Phoenix Mountain

⛰️ The Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area in Liaoning Province is a national scenic spot, one of the four famous mountains in Liaoning, located 57 kilometers northwest of Dandong City, 213 kilometers north of Shenyang City, and 300 kilometers southwest of Dalian City, covering an area of 24 square kilometers. The main body of Phoenix Mountain is composed of granite, with a unique landscape. It has been known since ancient times as the "Number One Famous Mountain in Eastern Liaoning". During the Daoguang period (1821-1850), it was named along with Qianshan, Yiwulu Mountain, and Yaoshan as the "Four Great Famous Mountains of Fengtian Province" and "China's Number One Adventurous Mountain" with its main attractions being the dangerous mountains, beautiful waters, border fortresses, forest areas, and folk customs. 🏔️ Phoenix Mountain is located in Fengcheng City, Dandong, Liaoning Province. It is part of the Changbai Mountain range, with its highest peak, "Zuanyun Peak," at an altitude of 836.4 meters. Phoenix Mountain has a long history and pleasant scenery, and is one of the world-renowned tourist destinations, integrating natural beauty and cultural beauty into a harmonious and spectacular Chinese mountain painting. ✅ Phoenix Mountain consists of two major scenic areas, East Mountain and West Mountain, known for their beautiful natural mountain scenery and unique religious and cultural landscapes. Currently, the main area for tourism is the West Mountain Scenic Area. Phoenix Mountain is known for its "extreme" wonders, with steep and unique landscapes such as "Tianxia Jue," "Old Bull's Back," and "Bai Bu Jin." The formations of "Golden Toad Gazing at the Moon," "Crane Shadow on the Stone Wall," and "Turtle and Monkey Pilgrimage" are vivid and lifelike. Cultural relics and historic sites of Phoenix Mountain: ✳️ There are 27 cultural sites from various periods such as the Hongshan Culture and Xiajiadian Culture within the Phoenix Mountain area, with 18 cultural and historical sites. The majority are Buddhist buildings. Phoenix Mountain, through the dynasties of San Yan, Sui, Liao, and Qing, has accumulated a collection of Buddhist architecture including one niche (cliffside Buddha niche), two caves (Reclining Buddha Ancient Cave, Upside-down Guanyin Cave), three pagodas (Lingxiao Pagoda, Moyun Pagoda, Dabao Pagoda), four temples (Yanshou Temple, Tianqing Temple, Yunjie Temple, Huayan Temple), along with the Eighteen Fragrant Plates, Haichang Tomb Pagoda, and the Ancient Holy Water Well. Main peaks of Phoenix Mountain: ✨ Phoenix Mountain is composed of East Mountain, West Mountain, Lizigou, West Dalanzi, Heigou, Miaogou, with the highest peak being Zuanyun Peak, at an altitude of 836.4 meters. Natural landscapes and scenery of Phoenix Mountain: ✨ The main landscapes of Phoenix Mountain include: Natural Great Buddha, Hua Tuo's White Maitreya, Golden Camel Gazing at the Moon, Elephant Trunk Mountain, Lotus Heart Cave, Chessboard Stone, Phoenix Summit, and other landscapes. 🌟 The natural landscapes within the scenic area are unique and precipitous. When you climb to the top of the Phoenix and look far away, the scenery is magnificent, making it a distinctive sightseeing and tourist destination. Cultural landscapes of Phoenix Mountain: ✨ The cultural landscapes of Phoenix Mountain include: Yunjie Temple Pagoda, Dabao Pagoda, Buddha Treasure Pagoda, Cliffside Buddha Niche, South Heaven Gate, Eighteen Fragrant Plates, and more. Additionally, there are modern landscape buildings such as the Mountain Gate Archway, Nine Phoenix Wall, Sun and Moon Pavilion, Mengxi Pavilion, Wind and Rain Pavilion, Goddess Statue, and Open-air Guanyin. 🌟 Ancient temples abound, and the morning bells and evening drums have witnessed over 1,600 years of Buddhist cultural heritage on Phoenix Mountain. The thousand-year-old Buddha Cypress and the over five hundred-year-old Bodhi tree add a touch of magic and spirituality to the Buddhist holy land of Phoenix Mountain. ☪️ Recommended hiking route: ✨ Xianren Lake - Phoenix Cave - Lingkong Plank Road - Little Bull's Back - Old Bull's Back - Bai Bu Jin - Glass Plank Road - Arrow Eye - Jia Bian Stone - Cableway - Glass Suspension Bridge ❣️ For tourists who do not hike regularly, it is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain. It can save time and effort. ⚠️ Warm tips for climbing the mountain!! 🎊 Before climbing, it is recommended to wear anti-slip gloves, a windproof jacket, and anti-slip shoes. It is best to purchase them in advance or buy them at the entrance of the scenic area. 🎊 Be prepared for sun protection and check the weather in advance!

Phoenix Mountain, located in Fengcheng City, Dandong, Liaoning Province, is a national scenic area. The scenery of Phoenix Mountain is beautiful, with danger and grace intertwined. The area features rolling hills, dense forests, clear streams, and fresh air, offering a stunning natural landscape. Visitors can experience the miraculous works of nature firsthand. Within the area, there are famous sites such as Laoniubei, Tianxiajue, and Jianyan Peak. Among them, Laoniubei is one of the most treacherous places on Phoenix Mountain, resembling the back of an old ox, narrow and steep, which is thrilling. Tianxiajue is a cliff that stands majestically at a hundred meters high, while Jianyan Peak has a natural arrow notch at its summit, resembling the eye of an arrow when shooting, which is quite unique. It is one of the distinctive attractions of Phoenix Mountain, which also has sites like Chaoyang Temple, Ziyang Taoist Temple, and Guanyin Pavilion. These are all places worth visiting. Phoenix Mountain is a comprehensive tourist area that combines natural scenery, historical culture, and adventure tourism. Here you can feel the breath of nature and the progress of history. It is a place worth exploring.

【Introduction】 Fenghuang Mountain, located within the territory of Fengcheng City, Liaoning Province, China, lies at the southern foot of the Qianshan Mountain Range. It is a forest ecosystem type nature reserve. The reserve has more than 900 species of higher plants, including components of the Changbai plant region as well as the North China plant region. Below an altitude of 400 meters, the main species are representative of the North China plant region, such as Pinus tabuliformis, Platycladus orientalis, Quercus aliena, Acer negundo, Ailanthus altissima, Salix babylonica, and there are large areas of Pinus tabuliformis forests 🕘【Opening Hours】 Daily 6:30--16:00 💴【Ticket Price】 Ticket Type and Price Fenghuang Mountain peak season ticket 80 yuan/person (April 1st — October 31st) Off-season ticket 60 yuan/person (November 1st — March 31st) Sightseeing car: 10 yuan per segment Cableway: one-way 50 yuan Glass plank road: 5 yuan Glass bridge: 50 yuan Zip line: 40 yuan Half ticket 18 years old and under half price Student half ticket Full-time undergraduate and below (inclusive) 40/person Purchase tickets with a student ID Check tickets at the ticket checking point with a student ID Free ticket Children under 1.3 meters free ⛺【Attractions】 Fenghuang Mountain City, Kublai Khan Tower, Liberation Tower, Tonghua Jing Tower, Liu Guojin Tomb, Diaoshu Building, Tang City Rampart, Deng Miao Monument 👉【Itinerary】 Ticket office - (by car) - Ticket checking point - Fenghuang Square - Cableway - Rabbit Ear Peak - Old Bull Back - Glass plank road - Tianxia Jue - Arrow Eye - Zip line - Heifengkou Plank Road - Glass Bridge - Azalea Slope - (by car) - Ticket office This route is the classic route of Fenghuang Mountain, with concentrated attractions, strong sense of fun, and some steep sections. It allows you to experience the pleasure of climbing while also enjoying the beautiful scenery from high places. The route passes through the main attractions of Fenghuang Mountain scenic area such as the cableway, Old Bull Back, glass plank road, Arrow Eye, zip line, Heifengkou Plank Road, etc. It is an efficient sightseeing route that allows you to save energy while taking in the main attractions. The estimated time for touring this route is about 3 hours. Full route: Ticket office - (by car) - Ticket checking point - Fenghuang Square - Fenghuang Cave - Lingkong Plank Road - Beacon Tower - Arhat Peak - General Peak - Cableway upper station - Rabbit Ear Peak - Diecui Peak - Old Bull Back - Glass plank road - Tianxia Jue - Arrow Eye Peak - Zip line - Heifengkou Plank Road - Glass suspension bridge - Ancient City Plank Road - Ancient City Wall - Lovers' Valley Suspension Bridge - Fenghuang Square - (by car) - Ticket office This route is entirely on foot, very challenging for physical endurance, and allows you to visit all the main attractions of Fenghuang Mountain's west mountain scenic area and the ancient city scenic area 🧡【Preparation before departure】 Hiking shoes, friends who buy half-price tickets must carry valid documents

⛰️ Fenghuang Mountain A 4A level scenic spot known as "the First Mountain of Eastern Liaoning"; Operating hours: 6:00-17:00 Ticket price 80/person, half price for students, Must-visit attractions: Old Ox Back, Glass Walkway, Unique Scenery, Phoenix Cave; it's advised to prepare food, gloves ⛰️ Dali Tree Mountain Rural Scenery Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Authentic Farmhouse Dishes; Ticket price 70/person Must-visit attractions: Flower Fruit Mountain Medicine King Valley Film and Television City Antique New Village Specialty: Candied fruit, Fengcheng old cellar wine ⛰️ Ai River Scenic Area Ticket price 60/person, with secondary consumption (40/person! person) queuing required, online purchase recommended one hour in advance Operating hours: 8:00-16:30 (entry prohibited after 16:00) Can enjoy flowers and watch small animals Suitable for relaxing, family trips 🌞 In Fengcheng, if you only have one meal, you must try the Yuan Roasted Beef, highly recommended ribs, I regretted not ordering two plates after eating, beef fried rice recommended, order other dishes as you like. Search for 'San Zhong' (school) and turn left at the entrance, you will see it, the door has a Yuan character as shown in picture one 🌞 Mountain climbing tips! Definitely take a car from the mountain entrance to the ticket office, do not walk up, it's unnecessary and too exhausting. There are cheaper methods posted by others, you can check their notes. Buy anti-slip gloves at the foot of the mountain for two yuan a pair (very necessary), no need to buy a walking stick, it's not convenient to carry on the rugged mountain path, the dried tofu rolls with green onion on the mountain are too delicious, three for five yuan, eat one and you won't make a peep, no need to bring too much stuff, instant noodles, grilled sausages, cucumbers, etc. are all available on the mountain and not expensive.