Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area

Yandang's three wonders: the Spiritual Peak, the Spiritual Rock, and the Great Dragon Pond. The Spiritual Peak stirs the emotions, while the Spiritual Rock brings tranquility to the mind. The Spiritual Rock Scenic Area centers around the ancient Spiritual Rock Temple, with the splendid Pingxia Cliff behind it, and the Tianzhu and Zhanqi cliffs standing opposite each other on either side, rising a thousand feet high. Its 'massiveness' brings about a solemn atmosphere, and being there, one feels all worries dissipate. ✅Spiritual Rock Flying Crossing A rope is stretched between the peaks of Tianzhu and Zhanqi, reaching a height of 200 meters. Performers execute somersaults and flying maneuvers on the rope, truly a spectacle. ✅Little Dragon Pond Though different from the Great Dragon Pond, the Little Dragon Pond located at Spiritual Rock is also very spectacular, and many films and TV dramas have been shot here. ✅Wo Yun Plank Road Unlock a new perspective of Yandang Mountain, with clouds swirling overhead and deep ravines beneath. Peaks that once had to be looked up at are now jungles and palaces of stone beneath your feet, marveling at the wonders of nature and its incredible craftsmanship. - Travel Tips: From Spiritual Rock Temple to Wo Yun Plank Road, one needs to climb many steps upwards, which is very physically demanding. A more effortless way to explore is to first take the cable car or scenic bus to Fangdong, and from there to Wo Yun Plank Road the path is quite gentle. Then, descending from Wo Yun Plank Road to Spiritual Rock Temple will feel much easier.

The Yandang Mountain travel guide is as follows: 1. Best travel time: The best time to visit Yandang Mountain is in spring and autumn, with April and October being the best months for travel. 2. Transportation guide: From Wenzhou South Station to Yandang Mountain, you can take a bullet train, which takes about 1.5 hours. 3. Accommodation choices: There are many hotels and homestays in Yandang Mountain for tourists to choose from, and you can choose according to your own needs and budget. 4. Recommended main attractions: * Sanzhe Waterfall Scenic Area: It is recommended to arrive between 8:00-9:00 in the morning to enjoy the beautiful waterfall scenery. * Lingyan Scenic Area: It was the place visited by Xu Xiake three times and is well worth a visit. * Fangdong Scenic Area: There are iron rope bridges and cliff plank roads, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yandang Mountain. * Dalongqiu Scenic Area: There are spectacular waterfalls and beautiful natural scenery. * Lingfeng Night View: Visit Lingfeng at night to see the beautiful night view. 5. Recommended travel route: You can follow the following route for sightseeing: * Go to Sanzhe Waterfall Scenic Area in the morning to enjoy the waterfall scenery. * Have lunch at a farmhouse to taste local delicacies. * Visit Lingyan Scenic Area in the afternoon, then go to Fangdong Scenic Area to enjoy the scenery. * Go to Dalongqiu Scenic Area in the evening to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. * Visit Lingfeng Night View at night to experience the mysterious and beautiful night view. 6. Precautions: Pay attention to safety during the tour, do not climb in unopened areas. Also, pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. In the peak season, book accommodation and transportation in advance to avoid unnecessary trouble. 7. Other suggestions: There are many beautiful attractions in Yandang Mountain, it is recommended to spend more time visiting. You can also participate in some local tourist activities, such as hiking, photography, etc., to better understand the local culture and scenery. I hope the above guide can help you better understand and visit Yandang Mountain. Wish you a pleasant journey!

1. Fangdong and Lingyan (combined ticket 80 yuan, tour time 3 hours). Take the scenic shuttle bus from the entrance of Lingyan Scenic Area to Fangdong. The walk from Fangdong to Lingyan is mostly downhill and relatively easy. A Wo Yun plank road has been built between the two spots for access. A steel cable has been stretched between Tianzhu Peak and Zhanqi Peak for the 'Lingyan Flying Crossing' performance, which can be watched from the Lingyan Scenic Area on Fridays to Sundays at 10:30/13:30/15:30, and Mondays to Thursdays at 10:30/15:30. There are 94 cliff carvings in Longbi Cave. 2. If you want to watch the Lingyan Flying Crossing performance, you should take the shuttle from Lingyan Scenic Area to Fangdong at 8 am (the path is mostly downhill and quite easy). If you can't make it that early but still want to see the performance, you can enter from Lingyan Scenic Area and head to Fangdong (the uphill climb will be quite strenuous). 3. At noon, take the scenic shuttle bus from the entrance of Lingyan Scenic Area to Xianglingtou Village for lunch. After lunch, take the shuttle bus from Xianglingtou Village to Lingfeng Scenic Area. 4. Lingfeng Scenic Area (45 yuan), tour time 2 hours (excluding the round trip to Zhenji Temple). Guohe Bridge, Hezhang Peak, Guanyin Cave, Beidou Cave. 5. Dalongqiu (50 yuan), the path is flat and easy to walk, tour time 2 hours. There is water to see, but if there's no water, you can skip it (when we went, we were told there was very little water, and since we had to rush to Ningbo, we didn't go to Dalongqiu).

'Yandang reigns supreme, Spirit Rock is particularly extraordinary.' Spirit Rock is the foremost of the 'three marvels' of Yandang, hailed as the 'Mingting' of Yandang Mountain. To embrace the beauty of Spirit Rock is a must-visit spot on a tour of Yandang Mountain. On the afternoon of February 7th, after finishing the Wo Yun plank walkway, I entered the Spirit Rock scenic area. Descending along the cliffside plank walkway, I arrived at the Wo Long (Crouching Dragon) Pool. Indeed, this is a descending route that starts from the top, offering views of clear pools, plank walkways, perilous peaks, streams, waterfalls, ancient temples, cliffs, and secluded caves along the way, exiting through the South Heaven Gate and ending at the southern gate of the scenic area. Objectively speaking, the 'top-down' tour is downhill and relatively less strenuous. Moreover, without taking the 'same way back', one can almost see all the main attractions of the scenic area. Wo Long Pool is the starting point of Wo Long Valley, a clear pool resembling a high mountain hanging pond. There is a water outlet on the side of the mountain rock, and amidst the sound of massive flowing water, the water cascades down like white silk. It resembles a white dragon diving into the winding Wo Long Valley. A few dozen meters down the cliffside plank walkway, looking back at the water flowing out of Wo Long Pool, one sees the Flying Waterfall. Continuing down the cliffside plank walkway, the stream between the mountains slows down, and the overflowing water crossing the stones becomes the Divine Water of the Stone Boat. Continuing down the walkway, another clear pool is nestled between the cliffs. On the side of the cliff, a stone tablet stands erect, marking the 'Broken Heart Cliff'. At the edge of the cliff, the water from the clear pool falls, marking the source of the Xiao Long (Little Dragon) Spring. Looking ahead, the solitary beauty of Du Xiu Peak stands facing us, with the plank walkway encircling the mountain. Looking down, the valley is a thousand feet deep. Passing Du Xiu Peak, the Lingyan Temple in the valley becomes clearly visible. Descending the plank walkway, with the mountain cliff on one side and winding stairs on the other, the sound of the waterfall roars as one turns right and climbs several dozen meters up the wall. Passing through a valley bottom that is dark, damp, and filled with giant boulders, one reaches the approximately 70-meter-high Xiao Long Spring Waterfall. Approaching the waterfall, surrounded by cliffs, the waterfall cascades from above, like a ribbon from the sky. Arriving at Lingyan Temple, the 'Spirit Rock Crossing' performance begins between 3:30 and 4:00 in the afternoon, which is also the best viewing point. First, performers demonstrate the harvesting of Dendrobium by jumping down the cliffside of Tianzhu Peak with bamboo baskets on their backs. Then, the two peaks are crossed, with a 250-meter-long cable suspended 260 meters in the air between Tianzhu Peak and Zhanqi Peak, moving through the air, a truly thrilling spectacle. Lingyan Temple was originally established during the Northern Song Dynasty and is listed as the foremost among the eighteen ancient temples of Yandang. Surrounded by mountains, with the Pingxia Peak behind the temple standing tall against the clouds. In front of the temple, Tianzhu Peak and Zhanqi Peak stand opposite each other, resembling the 'South Heaven Gate', with Wo Long Creek flowing through it. To the right of the temple, the Dragon Nose Cave contains inscriptions from the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China, 82 stone tablets and 7 steles, known as the 'Yan Mountain Stele Grottoes'. On the left side, the 'Heaven's Hearing Cave' is located at the waist of Zhanqi Peak. After touring the surroundings of Lingyan Temple, follow Wo Long Creek down the mountain path, where you can see the Pagoda Peak and the statue of Xu Xiake, reaching the southern gate of the scenic area by 5:30 in the evening. Looking back on the tour of Spirit Rock, it starts from the heavens and winds around the precipices. Admiring the clear jade pools, seeking the flying waterfalls of the dragon. Marveling at the solidness of the cliff stones, astonished by the sheer cliffs. Gazing into the dangerous valleys, exploring the mysterious caves; and further admiring the ancient Lingyan Temple, where all mountains come to worship. The beauty of the scenery is breathtaking! The poem says: Wandering through Spirit Rock Walking the plank walkway around the cliffs, one feels as if soaring, while the water of Wo Yun Pool enters the valley with a roar. In front of Du Xiu Peak, one's soul feels torn, as the Xiao Long Spring Waterfall flies high into the sky. The stream in front of the temple clears the view, and the two peaks are crossed on a single rope. If you ask where the beauty of Spirit Rock lies, just sit and watch the white clouds wrap around the cliff peaks. Address: 88 Yanshan Road, Yandang Mountain Town, Yueqing City, Wenzhou Ticket: Full ticket 50 yuan, half ticket 25 yuan. Tour Duration: 2.5 hours.

Lingyan Scenic Area is one of the three great sights of Yandang Mountain, located in Yueqing City, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Here is a guide to the Lingyan Scenic Area to help you better visit this beautiful spot: 1. Transportation: From Yueqing City, you can take a bus or taxi to the Lingyan Scenic Area. From Wenzhou City, you can choose to take a high-speed train or long-distance bus to Yueqing City, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to the Lingyan Scenic Area. 2. Tickets: The ticket price for the Lingyan Scenic Area is 50 yuan/person, and the transportation ticket is 40 yuan/person. Tickets and transportation tickets can be purchased together or separately. 3. Tour route: It is recommended that tourists start from the visitor center and take the Tour 1 line to the Lingyan Scenic Area. The departure time of Tour 1 is 7:00--18:20, every 20 minutes. The recommended tour route is: Visitor Center → Xianglingtou → Lingfeng → Sanzhe Waterfall → Jingming Valley → Lingyan → Cableway Station → Dalongquan. 4. Main attractions: The main highlight of the Lingyan Scenic Area is the flying performance, which starts around 10:30 in the morning. In addition, there are many ancient caves, canyons, waterfalls and other natural and cultural landscapes. 5. Precautions: During the tour, pay attention to safety and environmental protection, do not climb unopened peaks or canyons. At the same time, respect local customs and cultural traditions to maintain the uniqueness and mystery of the scenic area. 6. Dining: There are many restaurants and snack bars in the Lingyan Scenic Area, where you can taste local delicacies and special snacks. In general, Lingyan Scenic Area is a beautiful spot full of natural and cultural landscapes. If you want to experience different travel fun, consider visiting the Lingyan Scenic Area.