Luya Mountain

"For underground relics, see Shaanxi; for aboveground relics, see Shanxi." ✅ Must-visit spots in Shanxi ✴️ Jinci: A royal sacrificial garden, with the Never-Old Spring, the Statue of the Serving Maid, and the Zhou Cypress known as the 'Three Wonders of Jinci' ✴️ Wang's Grand Courtyard: Known as the 'Folk Forbidden City' and 'Shanxi's Imperial Palace', it has a strong ancient atmosphere ✴️ Pingyao Ancient City: One of the four great ancient cities, an outstanding example of a Han Chinese city during the Ming and Qing dynasties ✴️ Hanging Temple: An aerial loft, it is a temple that integrates Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism ✴️ Mount Wutai: A national natural and cultural dual heritage site, one of China's five major Buddhist holy sites ✴️ Yungang Grottoes: The statues are majestic, considered the crown of Chinese stone carving art in the 5th century ✴️ Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: China's existing ancient wooden structure pavilion-style tower, come see the exquisite construction art of the ancients ✴️ Mount Heng: A Chinese geographical landmark, with the Hanging Temple located at the foot of Mount Heng ⭐ Travel Tips ✈️ To get to Shanxi by plane, you first fly to Taiyuan and then transfer 🚄 After taking the high-speed train to the local area, there are buses to the city center; for more distant attractions, it's better to join a day tour in advance Shanxi is really a treasure place, with few people, you're right to come here!

| A fairyland of peaks, a ten-mile scroll.🏞 Ningwu Luya Mountain | A fairyland of peaks, a ten-mile scroll. ⛰ Luya Mountain is located in Dongzhai Town, Ningwu County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. It is the source of the Fen River, the mother river of Shanxi, with an altitude of over 2800 meters, making it the second highest mountain in Shanxi after Mount Wutai. It boasts honors such as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and "National Geopark," 🏅 and is listed in the preparatory list of national natural and cultural dual heritage, also being a rare ecological gene bank in the world. It is named for its resemblance to "reed shoots." ⛰ Luya Mountain is the only Buddhist sanctuary of Pilu in China, with the Prince's Hall as the Buddha's top. Centered around Luya Mountain (Prince's Hall main peak), the scenic area includes Malun Grassland, Little Luya Mountain, the Perennial Ice Cave, Millennium Geothermal, as well as cliff plank roads, Tianchi Lake clusters, and Lover's Valley among many other attractions. ⛰ Luya Mountain is a northern primitive high-mountain type landscape tourist area that integrates ten major landscapes including mountains, rocks, forests, grasslands, caves, lakes, springs, valleys, temples, and passes. ?These tourist products are part of a scenic area that combines a national geopark, national forest park, national nature reserve, national water conservancy scenic area, and a Chinese folk culture tourism demonstration area. 💡 The scenic area contains about 820,000 mu of primary secondary forest, 66,000 mu of grassland, over 50 kinds of animal and plant resources, and more than 10 scenic spots. Among them, Malun Grassland is one of the largest subalpine meadows in North China, with a rugged terrain and magnificent scenery. It is known as the "Shangri-La of the North"!

🌈Have you also been amazed by the loess high slopes of Shanxi? But today, I want to take you to explore another side of Shanxi—the green wilderness! In this secret realm, you can fulfill your Xinjiang dream without traveling far~ Come join me in the embrace of Luya Mountain! 🚗Transportation 🚗Driving yourself is the best choice, just navigate directly to the Luya Mountain Visitor Service Center. Departing from nearby Taiyuan, a round trip within a day is easy! The western route is especially recommended. 🏠If you want to have an in-depth tour, you can stay overnight in Ningwu County, spend one day on the west route and another on the north route, and enjoy to the fullest! 🎒Preparation 🧥**Remember to bring a jacket as the temperature on the mountain is low!** This is true even in summer, and even more so in autumn and winter. Choose comfortable shoes, as no matter which route you take, the journey is not short. 🍔It's essential to bring your own water and food, as there are no shops on the mountain. In autumn and winter, you can also bring a thermos with some hot water to keep warm. 🎫Ticket Information Luya Mountain is divided into three routes: 🌳West route: Luya Mountain - Malun Grassland (If you arrive early, you can also visit Lover's Valley) 🏔️North route: Perennial Ice Cave - Hanging Village - Cliff Ancient Plank Road - Stone Gate Hanging Coffins 💧East route: Tianchi Lake Group - Fen River Source 💡Note: Ticket sales stop at 2:30 PM, so it's best to arrive before 1:30 PM. The ticket price for the west route is 100+ small traffic fee of 25 (mandatory), with half price for students verified through the student information network. 🚌After purchasing tickets at the visitor center: Friends who drive should use Baidu Maps to navigate to Gaoqiaowa, where the parking fee is 10r. The mountain roads are winding, so pay attention to speed and safety. After arriving at Gaoqiaowa, transfer to a bus to the foot of Malun Grassland. Of course, driving is the most convenient, but if friends from other places find it inconvenient to drive, consider renting a car. 📍Route After reaching the foot of Malun Grassland, first go to the toilet, as there are no restrooms on the mountain. Next, you will start a climbing journey of about 20 minutes, passing through pine forests, with the sunlight forming Tyndall effects through the trees, which is incredibly beautiful! 🕒Note the time: If you arrive late, you may have to turn back upon reaching the top of Malun Grassland. Pay attention to the last bus time so you don't miss the ride down the mountain! 🌄Upon reaching the summit, you will see vast grasslands and can gaze at numerous mountain ranges. Those who want to challenge Luya Mountain can continue forward, but it is recommended that friends who start climbing at eight or nine in the morning try this, while those who start at noon or in the afternoon can begin their return journey after climbing Malun Grassland! 🌿This is the green secret realm of Shanxi—Luya Mountain! Come explore with me!💖

I always thought that Shanxi only had loess plateaus, but I never imagined there would be such green wilderness. You don't need to leave the province to fulfill your Xinjiang dreams, please keep this note!! Transportation 1 It's best to drive yourself, navigate to Luya Mountain Tourist Service Center. If you're departing from a city near Taiyuan, you can go and return on the same day, and it's recommended to play on the west line. 2 If you're coming specifically to visit, you can stay overnight in Ningwu County, spend one day on the west line and another day on the north line. Preparation The mountain is very cold, you need to wear a coat even in summer! Wear more in autumn and winter, wear more! Shoes should be comfortable, no matter which route you take, the journey is not short. Bring your own water and food, there are no shops on the mountain. In autumn and winter, you can bring a thermos cup with some hot water. Tickets Luya Mountain has three routes, see the last picture for details 1 West Line: Luya Mountain - Malun Grassland (if you go early, you can also play in Lover's Valley) North Line: Perennial Ice Cave - Hanging Village - Cliff Ancient Plank Road - Stone Door Hanging Coffins 3 East Line: Tianchi Lake Group - Fen River Source (Tickets stop being sold at 2:30 pm, it's best to arrive before 1:30 pm, otherwise, you won't be able to finish playing, you'll have to come down as soon as you go up. The ticket price for the west line is 100+ small Six hanging factories with knife osmanthus eight public ten days of activities can eight big states

Located in Dongzhai Town, Ningwu County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, Luya Mountain is not only the source of the Fen River, the mother river of Shanxi, but also stands tall as the second highest peak in Shanxi after Mount Wutai. Its magnificent scenery has earned it national honors such as the AAAA-level tourist attraction and national geological park, and it has been included in the tentative list of China's natural and cultural dual heritage, truly a world-class ecological treasure. Its name originates from the unique shape of the mountain, which resembles the 'sprout of a reed'. Luya Mountain is not only renowned for its beautiful natural scenery but also because it is the only Buddhist pilgrimage site of Pilu in China, with the Prince's Hall considered a sacred place of the Buddha's crown. The entire scenic area, with Luya Mountain at its core, is surrounded by attractions such as Malun Grassland, Little Luya Mountain, the Perennial Ice Cave, and the Millennium Geyser, each filled with mystery and charm. This scenic area, where mountains and waters depend on each other, integrates ten major landscapes including mountains, rocks, forests, grasslands, caves, lakes, springs, valleys, temples, and passes, showcasing the unique charm of the original high-mountain landscape in the north. Here, not only is there the magnificent scenery of national geological parks and national forest parks, but also the ecological beauty of national nature reserves and national water conservancy scenic areas, enriched with the profound connotations of China's folk culture tourism demonstration areas. On this vast land, the primitive secondary forests, grasslands, and rich animal and plant resources together constitute a vibrant ecological painting. Among them, Malun Grassland, with its unique subalpine meadow scenery, is known as the 'Shangri-La of the North', bringing an unforgettable natural experience to visitors.

Luya Mountain, located in Ningwu County, Shanxi, with an altitude of 2739 meters, is named for its resemblance to a 'reed bud'. Here the peaks overlap, surrounded by more than 200 large and small peaks, with ravines crisscrossing, steep cliffs, gurgling streams, and more than 30 large and small waterfalls. The peaks are sharp, the strange rocks are rugged, and the forests are dense. Whenever there is mist lingering, the majestic peaks stand out, just like the green asparagus breaking through the soil, fresh and pleasant. Visitors here, as if in a fairyland, feel relaxed and happy.

| The Snow Town of Luya Mountain in Shanxi. Although Luya Mountain does not have the fame of famous mountains and rivers, it is naturally beautiful, simple and original~ It is more than 400 kilometers away from Beijing, suitable for self-driving snow play in the forest snowfield, the secret off-road crossing holy land.... Luya Mountain is known as the 'Shangri-La of the North', 'the hometown of deciduous pine in North China' and 'the Snow Town of Shanxi'. Every year at the end of October and early November, it starts to snow on Luya Mountain. To take pictures of the snow scene on Luya Mountain, you have to catch the time when there is no ice on the road, so that you can drive a professional off-road vehicle to the top of the mountain. Otherwise, it will take six or seven hours to hike up the mountain. Most people's understanding of Luya Mountain is a scenic spot suitable for playing every year from May to October. Little do they know that the winter of Luya Mountain is more beautiful than summer, and it has been known as 'Snow Town of Shanxi' in recent years. Luya Mountain belongs to the northern temperate continental climate. The climate is cold and dry, with many windy days, distinct seasons, long winter, short frost-free period, and large diurnal temperature difference. The special climatic conditions make it snow frequently in winter and not easy to melt. The current Luya Mountain has experienced a heavy snowfall on November 5th, which is the best time to play in the snow. The snow in the forest is already very thick, and there are also ice waterfalls and ice hangings, waiting for you to come and play in the snow!

On Sunday, we set off from Taiyuan and embarked on an exploration of Luya Mountain Malun Grassland. This trip allowed us to appreciate the mystery of the primitive forest, the beauty of the vast grassland, and the charming scenery along the way. --- 🚗 Itinerary: We set off from Taiyuan at 7 am, took a break at Dun Village service area on the way, and arrived at Luya Mountain Tourist Service Center at 9:30. Ticket strategy: We chose the ticket for Malun Grassland (100 yuan) plus the bus fare (25 yuan), a total of 125 yuan. --- ⚠ Navigation tips: Make sure the navigation is accurate. We found that the routes displayed by Gaode Map and Baidu Map are very different, the latter is more accurate and faster. Navigate directly to Gaoqiaowa Village, not Gaoqiaowa Parking Lot. --- 🚌 Bus experience: After arriving at Gaoqiaowa Village, someone will guide you to park (charge 10 yuan). Queue up to wait for the bus to go up the mountain. Tip: You can also buy tickets temporarily at the bus stop, saving the time of queuing at the tourist service center. The bus journey takes about 20 minutes. The mountain scenery along the way is charming, but there are many bends on the mountain road, and friends who get carsick need to be prepared in advance. --- 🌲 Forest exploration: After arriving at Malun Grassland, first cross the primitive forest, which takes about 20 minutes on foot. Photography tips: Capture the sunlight scattered under the tree shadows to take very charming photos! --- This journey is not only a relaxation of body and mind, but also an opportunity to get close to nature. Whether it's the adventure in the primitive forest or the beauty of the grassland, Luya Mountain Malun Grassland is worth a visit. I hope this travel note can bring inspiration to your trip!

Have you heard of Luya Mountain? I believe 99% of people don't know about this 'Little Switzerland of Shanxi', Luya Mountain, which is less crowded and beautiful. It's definitely worth collecting after testing on National Day! 🚗Transportation: Luya Mountain is located in Ningwu County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province. You can drive directly from Beijing! 🏨Accommodation: Recommended by local friends, we stayed at: Wuzhai Fengze International Hotel in Wuzhai County. 🌟Reason for recommendation: This is a place with high accommodation standards near Luya Mountain Scenic Area, convenient for self-driving to the scenic area and the journey is beautiful! The cost performance is also great, 259 yuan per night for a double standard room, the room is large and clean, free parking, very good! You can choose to walk or drive to visit Luya Mountain, we chose to drive up the mountain! Day1⃣️Day One: 🧭Navigate from the hotel to: He Ye Ping (not Luya Mountain Scenic Area, the scenic area is large, we went to the most beautiful part), winding mountain road all the way up, there are jungles and streams, shuttling between the colorful jungles, worthy of the name 'Little Switzerland of Shanxi', absolutely beautiful! The surprise is: the top of the mountain is a flat highland grassland - Malun Grassland, marvel at the wonders of nature! 🎫Tickets: No tickets required for the whole journey on the first day🆓 Day2⃣️Day Two: Navigate from the hotel to: Suspended Village. Along the way, you will pass a place called Yunwu Ridge, where you can park, climb the mountain trail, there are viewing points for taking photos, and the mountain next to the trail can take children to experience the fun of digging mushrooms. You can also see sea buckthorn along the way, if you are lucky enough to meet farmers picking sea buckthorn, you can buy a kilogram of original sea buckthorn with branches for 2 yuan to taste, very sour, that is the raw material for sea buckthorn juice! Navigate to the destination Suspended Village: An ancient village built on a cliff at an altitude of 2300 meters, feel the wisdom of the ancients, worth a look! 🎫Tickets: You can buy tickets at the entrance, 60 yuan for adults, 30 yuan for children, and 10 yuan for parking. 🌟Tips: 1⃣️ It's quite cold on the mountain, especially the grassland on the top of the mountain, so bring a thick coat or down jacket. 2⃣️The mountain road is narrow, some places are quite steep, be sure to drive safely. This less crowded and beautiful 'Little Switzerland of Shanxi', Luya Mountain really surprised me, it's really worth it! If you are interested, please like, follow and collect it quickly!