10 recommended food guides for classic self-driving tour routes around Taiyuan, scenic spots and food guides, and where to go for fun self-driving tours around Taiyuan during the Dragon Boat Festival

1. Yunding Mountain

White clouds are floating in the blue sky, and horses are running under the white clouds. This is a word to describe the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. There is also a grassland around us. What are running under the white clouds are not horses but yaks! Yunding Mountain in Loufan County is a scenic spot in Taiyuan City. It is 2789 meters above sea level. It is the highest mountain in Taiyuan. Because of the steep mountain shape, the top of the mountain reaches straight into the clouds. It got its name from the occasion. The top of the mountain is flat and vast, with exotic flowers and grasses everywhere, and it is a vast grassland. Enjoy the scenery along the scenic spot, the wonderful pastoral scenery and the spectacular forest sea, giving people a wonderful enjoyment.

Self-driving tour route 1: Take the Ring Expressway and transfer to Taijia Line Loufan exit and get off the expressway - Loufan County - Provincial Road S217 - Anjiagou - S104 - Miyu Town.

Self-driving tour route 2: Head west from Xinghua West Street in Taiyuan to the Taigu Expressway, get off at Gujiao - Zhenchengdi - Tianchidian direction to the scenic spot, park at the gate and hike up the mountain, it takes about two hours to climb up the mountain Mountain top. The distance is 110 kilometers.

Special delicacies: local red apricots have a delicious and natural taste, potato paste is soft, and mashed potatoes and white noodles are steamed and kneaded into fish and then stir-fried. The tofu is particularly chewy. And of course there are mushrooms in the mountains.

It’s cold in the mountains so be prepared with clothes. Snow is common in May. Because cars cannot go up the mountain and the hiking distance is long, it is not easy for the elderly and children to go. When going down the mountain, you can stop by Loufan County to visit the Loufan Fen River Reservoir. There can be no fire on the mountain, only cold meals.

2. Lingjinggou

Lingjinggou is located in Xilingjing Township, Yangqu County, northwest of Taiyuan City, starting from Lingjing Village in Yangqu County in the north and Guankou Village in the south. The high mountains facing each other like gates are called "Tianmen Mountain". Since ancient times, they have been the main transportation route from northwest Shanxi to Taiyuan. The total length of Lingjingou is thirty miles. In the depth of the gorge, the river channel is buckling, the mountains are rolling, the cliffs are steep, the rocks are rugged, and there are "seventy-two sceneries" in total. Lingjingou Nature Reserve, one of the four nature reserves in Taiyuan City, is very large, of which Sanlang Cave is its representative. Sanlang Cave refers to the fact that there was once a Sanlang Temple here, and the remains are still there. The long stream in the ravine next to the temple is very natural. It is a good place for families to go out and children to play in the water.

Self-driving tour route 1: Taiyuan-Chaihua Road-Kangxi Highway to Xilingjing-Beixiaodian Township-Liugu Village-enter the village-enter the mountain.

Self-driving tour route 2: Take the Taiyuan West Ring City Expressway and transfer to the Taijia Line Xilingjing Exit and go to Liugu Village, Beixiaodian Township. The distance is 78 kilometers.

Special delicacies: Yangqu County is famous for its small grains, especially millet, which is called "Queen Mother's Fragrance". There is a farmhouse at the entrance of Liugu Village, offering noodles and black pork. The scenery along the Kangxi Highway is pretty good, and you can enjoy it while walking. The road conditions are just not good. Because of the forest, pay attention to fire prevention

3. Yunzhu Lake

Yunzhu Lake in Yushe County is a rare alpine lake in North China. It is surrounded by mountains and has pleasant scenery. The lake is winding and rippling with blue water, where you can enjoy fishing, admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains, and experiencing the charm of the water town. The local area vigorously develops tourism, and is especially famous for Yanliangcun Farmhouse in Xiangyang Village. There are also large lotus ponds planted in Yanliang Village. Going there in the summer will give you the feeling of a Jiangnan water town.

Self-driving route: Take Taichang Expressway on Binhe East Road, turn north at Yushe, and get off at the Yutou exit of Fen Expressway, a distance of 80 kilometers.

Special food: Of course you must eat reservoir fish and shrimp when visiting Yunzhu Lake. There are many farmhouses and floating restaurants at affordable prices. "Yumshe Idiot" Heyu millet is also a famous brand, and Lihua Island's crisp pears are particularly sweet. You must pick them by yourself in autumn. Yunzhu Lake holds a fishing festival every October, and Yunzhu Town also has a lively agricultural and sideline products market. 4. Longxi Lake

It is located near Caizhuang Village, Nanyanzhu Town, Shouyang County. The lake and the small island in the center of the lake are densely populated with Pinus tabulaeformis, Wolonggang, and the scenery is beautiful; the wetland plants on the tidal flats around the lake are lush and attract visitors. A large number of birds come to inhabit and breed, which is a beautiful scenery. Visitors come here to enjoy fishing on the lake, boating on the lake, or resting on the island.

Self-driving route: Take the Jinzhong Exit of Taijiu Expressway and turn to Provincial Highway S216 to Caizhuang Village, a distance of 60 kilometers.

Featured delicacies: Everyone knows about Shouyang dried tofu. Needless to say, few people know about Shouyang oil persimmons. It is said that Shouyang had a mild climate at that time and produced large persimmons. The longevity star (Shouyang people especially like to eat them) But then the weather got colder and the number of persimmons decreased, so people invented pasta with persimmons as a substitute. I highly recommend the Laotou Meat Cake in Nanyanzhu Town. It’s sold out when you get there. You’ll only know how it tastes after you eat it.

5. Dingxiang Nanzhuang

Dingxiang Nanzhuang is located in the southeast of the county, surrounded by valleys and mountains. The surrounding ecological environment is excellent. The Hutuo River flows through it, and it is known as "Little Guilin". In addition, the creeks are murmuring, the birds are chirping, the forests and grass are luxuriant, and the mountains are beautiful. The village has a very farm-like appearance, with stone roads and rammed earth walls. There are three specialties in the ditch: persimmons, peppers and walnuts. When the harvest season comes, the aroma of the golden persimmons, reddish-brown peppercorns, and green walnuts makes you feel like you are in a small southern village.

Self-driving tour route: Take Yuantai Expressway and exit at Jian'an Exit of Xinfu Expressway, then turn to Dongping Line and follow the road into the mountains.

Special delicacies: Mopan persimmons are big and delicious, and Sichuan peppercorns and walnuts are green and pollution-free specialties. The sweet potatoes in the mountains taste sweet. It is better to go around the National Day. The large persimmons all over the mountains are really beautiful. There is Baiyugou Red Leaves Valley nearby for viewing and taking photos in late autumn.

6. Da_ Village, Liangjiazhai, Yu County

Da_ Village is located in Liangjiazhai Township, northern Yu County. The entire village is surrounded by mountains, enclosed and surrounded by yin and yang. , pines and cypresses cover the head, and clear spring surrounds the village. The houses in Da_ Village are built on the mountain, layer upon layer, row upon row, and are called the small "Potala Palace". There are more than a hundred old houses in Da_ Village. The houses are basically made of a mixture of yellow clay and stone. The most distinctive ones are several three-story stone buildings. Without any foundation, they are simply built on smooth rocks with stones and clay. The first floor of a stone building is usually a toilet, the second floor is for living, and the third floor is a place for storing items. The style is close to southern architecture.

Self-driving tour route: Taiyuan Ring Expressway, turn to the Yuxian exit of Taiyang Expressway, then turn to Provincial Highway S314, turn to Shiyang Line, follow the Hutuo River north to Liangjiazhai, turn right at the sign and enter the mountain. The distance is 167 kilometers.

Special delicacies: Liangjiazhai is rich in pepper and walnuts. Black dates are rarely seen anymore. Tilapia raised in hot spring water is also good. Yuxian braised potatoes are very distinctive. There is rafting on the Hutuo River, with a total length of 47 miles. You can go down the river and end at Liangjiazhai. Liangjiazhai Hot Spring is one of the five major hot spring scenic spots in Shanxi Province. It is surrounded by mountains and water and has beautiful scenery. The water temperature is 63 degrees and the water quality is excellent. It contains calcium, magnesium, uranium, radium, radon and other trace elements that are extremely beneficial to the human body. Don’t miss it.

7. Machuangou

Machuangou is located 20 kilometers west of Xinzhou. Although you cannot see the towering and steep mountains, you can experience the smell of green grass. A shallow river passes through the ditch. Many unknown wild flowers bloom on both sides of the river. There are wood frogs and their baby tadpoles in the river. A kind of dragonfly with blue wings and green body is flying everywhere in the grass. There are pine trees from time to time. Jump around. Children can pick mushrooms in the forest, adults can play in the river, and the elderly can drink tea by the river. It is suitable for an outing with the whole family or friends.

Self-driving tour route: Taiyuan Shangdonghuan Expressway north to Xinzhoukou, then turn S313 Xinhei Line toward Jingle to Sanjiao Town. When you see the first cave entrance, turn left and go 200 meters forward. To the right is the river beach. The distance is 114 kilometers.

Special delicacies: Xinzhou cantaloupe is famous for its "lantern red" color, but due to the low yield, it is occasionally encountered, and waxy corn is abundant. The "Tianwaitian" farmhouse at the intersection of Xinzhoukou and Jingle and Qicun on the expressway is full of local food. You can pick fruits and melons along the way, the prices are reasonable and the taste is natural. Fires are not allowed in the forest here. In recent years, more and more people have gone there, and I have seen some plastic bags and beer bottles carelessly thrown away. Remember to take away the garbage.

8. Wenshui Cang'er Club

Cang'er Club is located in the Luliang Mountains 30 kilometers west of Wenshui. The area has high mountains and dense forests, crisscrossed valleys, and dense trees on both sides of the road. It's cool, quiet, full of green, and the scenery is very beautiful. In autumn, this layer of forest is full of colorful colors. Accompanying the highway is a clear river. Sitting by the river and listening to the sound of gurgling water couldn't be more pleasant.

Self-driving route: From Taiyuan Ring Expressway, turn to Dayun Expressway and then to G20 Expressway in Luliang, exit at Wenshui Kaizha Toll Station, turn left onto National Highway 307, turn right and walk towards Xishehe The road to Pangquangou continues along the mountain road. When you reach the Yese River, there is a fork with a road sign. Just turn left and keep walking. The distance is 160 kilometers.

Special food: There is a rainbow trout farm in Dacun. There is a hotel in the west of the village. The specialty of the hotel is rainbow trout. Cang'er Club is not the kind of place where the scenic spots are concentrated as imagined, but the scenery along the way is very beautiful, and you can see it while walking. It ends when we reach Guanmao Mountain in Cang'erhui Township.

9. Taigu Phoenix Mountain

Taigu Phoenix Mountain is seven kilometers away from Taigu County. There are three pagodas on the mountain called Fengyunyu Pagoda. The Fengyunyu Tower towers into the clouds, majestic and beautiful. There is a Taoist temple in the mountains called Longquan Palace, which has a history of more than 660 years. In the Jellyfish Cave, the dragon spring trickles continuously, as clear as jade. The road up the mountain is winding and winding, and on the mountain is an open mountain area, where you can see the blue sky and white clouds, and the mist and rain in the world. Wild dates, sea buckthorn, wild flowers, wild fruits, red leaves all over the mountains, Phoenix is ??most beautiful in autumn.

Self-driving tour route: Taiyuan Binhe East Road, Taichang Expressway, turn to Qixian Expressway, Taigu County Exit, and get off the Provincial Road S314 through the county and east to Dongshandi Village. You can park in front of Longquan Palace. The distance is 80 kilometers.

Special food: Taigu is the hometown of fruits. Huping dates are big and sweet. The Taigu Pancake also has to be mentioned. The road up the mountain is rugged, so the elderly and children must walk according to their ability. There is an ancient ginkgo tree in the Suquan Temple at the foot of the mountain, which can only be hugged by three people. Worth a look. There is a long corridor behind the temple that allows you to climb up and have a distant view.

10. Baibai Rock in Dai County

Baibai Rock is located in the Niutou Mountain in the northwest of the ancient city of Dai County. It was founded by Huiyuan, the founder of the Pure Land, more than 1,700 years ago. , and is famous for its independence. Climbing up the stairs, the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, and the mountains are verdant, like a fairyland. In the recess of the cliff, there are two clear springs, one sweet and one bitter. This seems to make us realize that life is actually composed of two words: bitter and sweet.

Self-driving tour route: Exit the Daixian exit of the original Taipei Expressway, turn left a few hundred meters away and you will see Baibaiyan Archway along the road and enter the mountain. The distance is 156 kilometers.

Specialty Food: Dai County Ao Fish is very famous. If you want to eat authentic fish, you have to go to Yangmingbao in Dai County and look for "Jia Wu Fish Village" because the streets are full of ao fish. Daixian dried tofu and donkey meat are also delicious.