Mian Mountain Scenic Aera Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Mianshan Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The Magical Mianshan, A Human Wonderland
In the central-southern part of Shanxi Province, there lies a place of exceptional natural beauty and cultural heritage—Jiexiu Mianshan.
Mianshan, like a magnificent and grand landscape painting, slowly unfolds before the eyes of the world. Its towering peaks and ridges, cliffs and precipices as if carved by the axe and chisel of nature, display the miraculous work of the natural world. The vegetation on the mountain is lush and verdant, as if the mountain range has been draped in a layer of emerald attire. With the changing of the seasons, the colors are dazzling and breathtaking.
Mianshan has a long history and profound cultural depth. It was once the hermitage of Jie Zitui, a famous minister of the Jin state during the Spring and Autumn period, whose story of 'cutting flesh to feed his lord' has been passed down through the ages, adding a touch of loyalty and righteousness to Mianshan. Walking along the ancient paths between the mountains, one can almost feel the vicissitudes and weight of history. Those ancient relics and legends, like twinkling stars, are scattered across this magical land.
Shuitaogou is a stunningly beautiful landscape of Mianshan, where the stream babbles, clear to the bottom, rushing down the valley, splashing up crystal-clear droplets, playing a delightful symphony. Waterfalls hang between the mountains like silver chains, misty and dreamlike. Qixiangu is full of thrills and excitement, with narrow valley plank roads winding, challenging people's courage and bravery.
The temples and palaces of Mianshan are scattered like stars in the sky, with buildings such as Yunfeng Temple and Daluo Palace majestic in their presence, with flying eaves and towering arches, carved beams and painted rafters, showcasing the charm of ancient architectural art. Here, religious culture and natural scenery are perfectly integrated, inspiring awe and devotion in visitors.
Jiexiu Mianshan is both a masterpiece of nature and a treasure of historical culture. It attracts countless tourists to explore and appreciate, leaving them intoxicated and reluctant to leave. Stepping into Mianshan is to enter a magical world, a place where one's soul can be nourished and elevated.
ABIGAIL DAVIDSON
Exploring Mianshan, Jiexiu, Shanxi 🏞️
Located in the southeast of Jiexiu, Mianshan is a thousand-year-old mountain that stands as a silent guardian over the region.
The mountain air is crisp, as if wrapped in a delicate veil, enhancing the mystique of the winding Panshan Road.
Pavilions dot the mountainside, their simple and elegant structures standing as bright pearls in the river of history. These ancient buildings have witnessed the changes of Mianshan and the creativity of countless literati and poets.
The clouds hang like white silk above the cliffs, contrasting beautifully with the green mountains, resembling a natural ink painting.
From the mountaintop, the view of the pine forests, cypress trees, and drifting clouds is enchanting, creating an atmosphere akin to a fairyland. Mianshan, with its ancient allure, not only boasts stunning natural scenery but also holds a rich historical and cultural significance.
Whether it's the meandering Panshan Road or the quaint pavilions, Mianshan captivates the heart, leaving visitors longing for more. #HistoricalMountain #NatureBeauty
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King Raph
An underrated 5A scenic spot is here, and you definitely won't regret it!
Mian Mountain originated in the Spring and Autumn period when Jie Zitui of the state of Jin carried his mother into hiding and was burned on the mountain, hence Mian Mountain is also known as Jie Mountain. Mian Mountain combines mountain scenery, water colors, cultural relics, Buddhist temples, and revolutionary sites all in one. It is also the birthplace of China's Qingming Festival (Cold Food Festival), home to the China Cold Food Qingming Culture Research Center, and the China Cold Food Qingming Culture Museum.
📍Detailed address:
Yijiazhuang Village, Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province
🎫Ticket strategy:
Peak season 110💰 per person, scenic area shuttle 50 per person
Off-season 80💰 per person, scenic area shuttle 50 per person, half price for students, free for the elderly, children, military personnel, and disabled persons
🚗Transportation strategy:
🚞Take the train to Jiexiu West Station, take bus 302 to the 'Mian Mountain Station' stop, walk 332 meters and you're there. Only the West Station has a direct bus, it's recommended to take a taxi from other stations,
or you can take the 'Mian Mountain Scenic Area Express Bus' to reach the scenic area, which takes about 30 minutes.
🚗Self-driving: There are many scenic spots in Shanxi, and it's more convenient to drive yourself, you can directly navigate to 'Mian Mountain Scenic Area'
Opening hours:
08:00-19:00 (entry stops at 6:30 pm)
🌟Must-visit spots:
1⃣️Longtou Temple
This is an important place to watch the sea of clouds in the morning and the sunset in the evening
2⃣️Daluogong
Each level is different, you can climb to the top for a bird's-eye view, and the scenery should be even better when the weather is good.
3⃣️Shuitaogou
Known as the 'Jiuzhaigou of the North', the slope is not steep. The whole journey is relatively flat, and the endpoint's Shuilian Cave is super cool
4⃣️Qixian Valley
The legendary internet-famous bridge is here, don't miss it if you like outdoor adventures! It's a bit difficult to walk and tests your courage, it's not recommended to take this route with children.
5⃣️Yunfeng Temple
The largest Buddhist site in Mian Mountain, with a zigzagging suspension ladder built on a vertical cliff, it's really shocking, highly recommended for everyone to visit!
6⃣️Zhengguo Temple
Has more than a dozen flesh-and-blood Bodhisattvas, called a 'world miracle' by experts, not seen elsewhere
7⃣️Jie Gongci
China's largest stone cave temple, also the hiding place of Jie Zitui, with the site of his cremation and worship
📝Note tips:
1⃣️Bring some cash, as some spots have no signal and it will be inconvenient to buy things
2⃣️Wear a pair of comfortable non-slip shoes, as there will be a lot of walking
3⃣️After finishing the first stop, you can directly take the scenic area bus to the last stop, then play in reverse order
4⃣️Mian Mountain is large, it is recommended to play for two days, but the ticket can only be used once, you can choose to stay in a hotel inside the scenic area, it's a bit expensive... it's up to you to decide.
ediewagner02
A 5A-level scenic spot that 99% of people don't know about - Mian Mountain
Mian Mountain in Jiexiu, Shanxi, a severely underestimated 5A scenic spot❗ If you come to Shanxi for a tour, please be sure to leave some time for Mian Mountain, because it is really worth your visit🥰.
1️⃣ Scenic spot ticket: 110 yuan, shuttle bus 50 yuan. If you stay in the scenic spot, you can drive up the mountain without buying a shuttle bus🚗. There are also cable cars and elevators at some scenic spots in the scenic area, which need to be purchased separately. The elevator is 15 yuan and the cable car is 35 yuan.
2️⃣ Scenic spot transportation: The shuttle bus in the scenic spot is very convenient, and it will stop at the main scenic spots, and you can get on and off at any time🚌. The tourist center is about ten kilometers away from the farthest scenic spot, Shuitao Gully, on the top of the mountain.
3️⃣ Scenic spot accommodation: I stayed at the Cliff Hotel under Yunfeng Temple, with a standard room of 330 yuan, where you can eat and park🅿.
The altitude of Mian Mountain Scenic Area is about 1500 meters, which is very cool and suitable for summer vacation🏞.
4️⃣ Play suggestions
The Mian Mountain Scenic Area is very large, and it is recommended to play for two days. If you only have one day and want to save money, it is recommended to stay near the tourist center at the foot of the mountain, and take the bus up the mountain early the next morning, and you can take the last bus down in the afternoon🚍.
There are many inns and farmhouses next to the tourist center, most of which are priced within 100 yuan, which is very affordable✅.
5️⃣ Recommended scenic spot route: Longtou Temple-Daluo Palace-Tianqiao Scenic Area-Yunfeng Temple-Zhengguo Temple-Qixian Valley-Jiegong Ridge-Shuitao Gully. Shuitao Gully is the last stop of the scenic spot shuttle bus🌊.
Mian Mountain has 14 major scenic spots and more than 360 minor scenic spots. What I recommend is just the main scenic spots, and other minor scenic spots can go if you have more time🎈.
Note: Qixian Valley, generally not recommended for tourists, parents with children, and the elderly should not go. This place is only suitable for friends who like outdoor adventure challenges. The road inside is very difficult to walk, and there are many suspended steps and wooden suspension bridges built on the steep cliffs on both sides of the stream in the canyon, which are frightening😱.
Longtou Temple: The place where Li Shimin came in the past, this is also the first scenic spot to enter the Mian Mountain Scenic Area. This place is very suitable for taking pictures, and the view is very good! 📸
Daluo Palace: The crown of Chinese Taoist architecture, built on the cliff of Lion Mountain, is very shocking! The entire building is stacked layer by layer, a total of 13 layers, the shape is quite like the Potala Palace, so it is also called the "Little Potala Palace"🙏.
Tianqiao Scenic Area: There is a suspended plank road above, built on the straight cliff, you must go up and experience it, it is very thrilling! 🧗♂️
Yunfeng Temple: Mainly look at the Buddhist temples under the cliff and cliff grottoes, as well as Tiesuoling, and a section of zigzag suspended plank road, built on the vertical cliff and cliff, especially thrilling. This is also a landmark landscape of Mian Mountain, which is very suitable for aerial photography and very shocking! 🚁
Zhengguo Temple: There are more than a dozen flesh Buddhas, which cannot be seen elsewhere, and are called "world miracles" by experts. Lingying Tower can go up, aerial photography is very shocking! 🛫
Jiegong Ridge: Jie Zitui's seclusion, self-immolation and worship place, the Jie Shen Temple on the mountain is located in a huge grotto, which is the largest grotto temple in our country🙇.
Shuitao Gully: "The Jiuzhaigou in the north". The mountains and waters are very beautiful, and it is very cool inside, suitable for summer vacation and water play. The Shuitao Gully Scenic Area is very large, and it is about 8 kilometers to the end. The end point is the Water Curtain Cave🧊.
In general, Mian Mountain Scenic Area is a combination of strangeness, danger, and beauty. It has both cultural and natural landscapes. It is also an excellent summer resort in summer. I personally think it is worth a visit! 👍