If you want to go to Shanxi, what famous mountains can you go to?

Shanxi is located on the eastern flank of the Loess Plateau in western North China. The overall landscape is a mountainous plateau widely covered by loess. Among them, mountains and hills account for 80%.

Judging from the distribution of famous mountains, the highest peak in Shanxi is Mount Wutai’s Yetou Peak in the northeast, with an altitude of 3,058 meters. It is also the highest peak in North China. From a regional perspective, the eastern part is a massive mountainous area formed by the Taihang Mountains as the main chain. From north to south, there are mainly Hengshan Mountains, Juzhu Mountains, Wutai Mountains, Shizhoushan Mountains, Taiyue Mountains, Zhongtiao Mountains and their affiliated Lishan Mountains and Xicheng Mountains. , its mountains are tall and majestic, with an altitude of more than 1,500 meters. The west is the Loess Plateau with the Luliang Mountains as its backbone. From north to south, there are Qifeng Mountain, Hongtao Mountain, and Guanchuan Mountain, Luya Mountain, Yunzhong Mountain, Black Tea Mountain, Guandi Mountain, Zijing Mountain, and Longmen Mountain belonging to the Luliang Mountains. The main peaks are mostly above 1,500 meters above sea level.

Judging from the social functions of mountains such as "history", "fame" and "tourism", Shanxi is undoubtedly famous in the country - it also has the Five Sacred Mountains, the Five Major Town Mountains and the Four Famous Buddhist Mountains. The only province is Shanxi. Beiyue Hengshan, one of the five mountains, Mount Wutai, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains, and Zhongzhen Huoshan, one of the five towns.

In addition, there are the famous Taoist mountains Bei Wudang Mountain and Mianshan Mountain, Wulaofeng, a national scenic spot, Luya Mountain, one of the top ten nature reserves in the country, and the largest virgin forest in North China. In the Lishan and Taihang Mountains, there are the unique and steep Taihang Grand Canyon, Wangmangling, and Huangya Cave, as well as Lingkong Mountain, Gypsum Mountain, Xiantang Mountain, Guanchuan Mountain, Pangquangou, etc. The mountains have different colors and expressions. It is surprising for its steepness, elegance and beauty. Some can be visited and admired, some can be used to escape the heat, some can be visited in ancient times, and some can be admired.

The most indispensable thing in Shanxi is mountains. The mountains in Shanxi actually belong to the Taihang Mountains and Luliang Mountains. However, these two mountains are so huge that they have created many mountains with beautiful scenery and suitable for sightseeing. They are roughly as follows. These.

Hengshan: One of the Five Mountains, it is a 4A-level tourist area. Main attractions: Jinlong Gorge, Hengshan Pine, Peach Blossom Cave, Hengshan Cloud, Hengshan Temple, and Hanging Temple. Transportation: After arriving at Datong Railway Station, tourists by train can take a taxi to Datong South Long-distance Bus Station, and then take the passenger bus from Datong South Long-distance Bus Station to Hengshan. Self-driving: Dayun Expressway-Hunyuan West Exit-Hengshan.

Mount Wutai: Located in Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, it ranks first among the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. Main attractions: Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Bodhisattva Peak, Nanshan Temple, Dailuoding, Guangji Temple, Wanfo Pavilion, etc. Transportation: Directly accessible from Xinfu Expressway.

Guanchuan Mountain and Luya Mountain: These two are actually the same mountain. The main peak of Guanchuan Mountain is Luya Mountain, and the more famous one is Luya Mountain because it has a dense concentration of scenic spots and is a national National level geological park, national level forest park, national level nature reserve, and national level water conservancy tourism scenic spot. Located in Ningwu, Xinzhou, the main attractions are: Wannian Ice Cave, Luya Mountain, Cliff Plank Road, Shimen Hanging Coffin, Malun Grassland, Lover's Valley, Tianchi Lake Group, Fenhe Source, and Jiuzhong Waterfall. Transportation: Dayun Expressway-Wubao Expressway (get off at Luya Mountain Pass)

Tianya Mountain: located about 5 kilometers south of Yuanping City. Drive east from Yuanping City for more than ten miles and cross the Hutuo River Bridge, which is the Tianya Mountain Scenic Area. The Xiao-shaped stone drum is the most spectacular.

Yunding Mountain: Located at the junction of Jiaocheng and Fangshan between Loufan and Luliang in Taiyuan, it is named after its high altitude and its top reaches into the clouds. Yunding Mountain is an extension of Pangquangou Nature Reserve.

Mengshan and Taishan: Taishan is located in the southwest of Taiyuan and is famous for its red leaves in late autumn. Mengshan Mountain is about 20 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan. Mengshan Xiaoyue is one of the eight scenic spots in old Taiyuan. In addition, the more famous one is Mengshan Giant Buddha.

Longshan and Tianlong Mountain: These two mountains are also in the southwest of Taiyuan. In addition to beautiful scenery, they also have grotto attractions, Tianlongshan Grottoes and Longshan Grottoes. Among them, Longshan Grottoes are the largest Taoist grottoes in China.

Juiwei Mountain: Located in the northern suburbs of Taiyuan, it is famous for its red leaves in Juiwei. It has convenient transportation and is suitable for climbing.

Guashan Mountain: Located in Jiaocheng, the main attractions include Tianning Temple, Cast Iron Monument, Kunlu Pavilion, Tang Huai, etc., which were founded in the first year of Zhenguan of Tang Dynasty (627). Dayun Expressway and Qingyin Expressway intersect here, with convenient transportation.

Zangshan: Located in Yu County, it is famous as the birthplace of the Zhao orphans. The transportation is also very convenient. You can get there by taking the Beijing-Kunming Expressway and Taijiu Expressway. There is also a high-speed rail station in Yu County.

Hutou Mountain: Located in Dazhai, Xiyang County, Hutou Mountain was originally a little-known hill. The labor of Chen Yonggui and the people of Dazhai for a generation made the first generation of leaders of the Chinese Communist Party Mao Zedong wrote the inscription "Learn from Dazhai in agriculture", and Hutoushan became famous all over the world. Main attractions: Premier Zhou’s Mountaineering Memorial Pavilion, Guo Moruo Monument, Ye Shuai Memorial Pavilion, Chen Yonggui’s Tomb, Writer Sun Qian’s Tomb and Dazhai Memorial Hall, Chen Yonggui Bust, etc.

North Wudang Mountain: Located in Fangshan County, Luliang, One of the Taoist holy places in northern my country. What is particularly impressive in the North Wudang Mountains are the various strange pines and lifelike rocks.

Lingkong Mountain: Located in the northwest of Qinyuan, it is a national nature reserve. The giant pines on the mountain are very famous. There are countless giant pines hugged by two people.

Xiantang Mountain: Located in the north of Xiangyuan County, it was not only a Buddhist holy land during the Eastern Jin Dynasty in my country, but also a charming scenic spot for drunkards.

Tianji Mountain: Located in Pingshun, Changzhi, it embodies the essence of Taihang mountains and rivers, integrating strangeness, danger, beauty, beauty and secludedness.

Gypsum Mountain: Located in Lingshi, close to the Dayun Expressway, standing side by side with Jiexiu Mianshan and Qinyuan Lingkong Mountain, it is a provincial-level scenic spot.

Mianshan: A national 5A-level scenic spot, located in Jiexiu. Mianshan originated from the Spring and Autumn Period when Jie Zitui of the Jin Dynasty lived in seclusion with his mother and was burned on the mountain, so Mianshan is also called Jieshan. Main attractions: Longtou Temple, Longji Ridge, Li Guyan, Fengfang Spring, Daluo Palace, Tianqiao, Yidou Spring, Zhujiaao, Yunfeng Temple, Zhengguo Temple, Jiegong Ridge, Qixian Valley, Guteng Valley, Shuitaogou. Transportation: It is close to Dayun Expressway and has convenient transportation.

Huoshan: It is one of the five major towns in China. It is located in Huozhou, Linfen. It has famous scenic spots: Qili Valley, Guangsheng Temple, and Huoquan. By car, take the Dayun Expressway and walk 5 kilometers from the Huozhou exit.

Gushe Mountain: Located in the west of Linfen City, it is named after the legend that the goddess Gushe shot tigers for the people. I passed this mountain when I went to Hukou Waterfall. The scenery is very beautiful and there are many scenic spots, including nearly a hundred large and small.

Yunqiu Mountain: Xiangning County, Linfen City. This place is famous for its strange peaks and strange scenery formed by karst landforms and stone mountain forest environment.

Wulaofeng: Located in Yongji, Yuncheng, it is very suitable for climbing and fitness. There seems to be a mountain climbing festival every year. When you climb to the top of the mountain, you can see 5 peaks, like five old people.

Taihang Grand Canyon: Strictly speaking, this is not a mountain, but it is a famous scenic spot in the Taihang Mountains. Located in the southeast of Huguan County, Changzhi City, the two sides of the bank are typical Zhangshi rock landforms, which is very shocking.

Jueshan: Located in the southeast of Jincheng City, it is famous for its steepness. I heard about this place because there were obvious big billboards all over Taiyuan in the past few years, and moon appreciation was the theme. In fact, Jueshan Mountain is indeed one of the “famous mountains for moon viewing in China”.

Lishan: Located in Qinshui, Jincheng, it is the highest subalpine meadow in North China and a national nature reserve. Rare animals such as macaques, musk deer, and giant salamanders are found here.

Wangmangling: Located in Lingchuan, Jincheng, it was named after Wang Mang of the Western Han Dynasty who drove Liu Xiu to camp here. The main attractions include Wangmangling, Qizi Mountain, Guabi Highway and Xiyagou. Xiyagou Guabi Highway is worth a visit.

The above are the famous mountains in Shanxi that I can think of for the time being. Because there are too many mountains and I am exhausted from typing, the introduction is not very detailed. If you want to go, you should prepare a strategy in advance. Definitely not complete, welcome to add.

Shanxi Duomingshan is the only province in the country that has five mountains, five towns and four famous Buddhist mountains.

The most famous one is Beiyue Mount Hengshan, one of the Five Mountains

Hengshan Mountain, known as "Beiyue", is located in the south of Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, and is the same as Dongyue Mount Tai, Xiyue Mount Huashan, and Nanyue Mount Hengshan. , Zhongyue Songshan are collectively known as the Five Sacred Mountains.

Mount Wutai, the first of the four famous Buddhist mountains

In spring, Mount Wutai is full of vitality, with thousands of trees in full bloom, pines and cypresses, green grass, wild flowers, and cattle, donkeys, mules and horses. Nomads are roaming on the top of the platform, and birds are flying above the pavilions and pavilions. There are not many people, the scenery is beautiful, and there are all kinds of wild flowers in Nantai.

North Wudang Mountain, a famous Taoist mountain

Bei Wudang combines "majesty, wonder, danger and beauty". It is a pearl of Luliang Mountain and is known as "the first mountain in the Three Jin Dynasties" "It is known as one of the Taoist holy places in northern my country. The main peak of North Wudang Mountain is almost surrounded by steep cliffs, with only a man-made "ladder" to climb.

Mianshan

Wulaofeng, a national scenic spot,

Luya Mountain, one of the top ten nature reserves in the country

Luya Mountain, named after its shape resembling a "reed bud", is 2,739 meters above sea level. It looks like a giant holding a sword straight into the sky. The peaks are steep, the rocks are rugged, and the trees are dense. Every time there is cloud and mist, the majestic peaks stand out like green reed buds "breaking out of the ground, full of vitality, fresh and attractive."

Zhongzhen Huoshan, one of the five towns

The lush vegetation of Huoshan contains abundant water resources, forming a virtuous cycle of ecological environment. In the rolling mountains, there are dense forests and diverse plants.

The largest virgin forest in North China is preserved. Lishan Mountain

Lishan Mountain is wonderful and unique, with charming scenery and rich natural and cultural landscapes. Looking up from the bottom of the mountain, you can see the tall and beautiful peaks and cliffs, towering trees, and the mountains. The scenery is gorgeous, with fragrant grasses everywhere, and exotic flowers and plants competing to show their beauty.

In the Taihang Mountains, there are the unique and steep Taihang Grand Canyon, Wangmangling, Huangya Cave, Lingkong Mountain, Gypsum Mountain, and Xian. Tangshan, Guanluishan, Pangquangou, etc.

Shanxi has many famous mountains, and Dachuan is also relatively large.

Let’s talk about the famous mountains first: Shanxi has one of the five mountains in China: Beiyue Hengshan. (Nanyue Hengshan, Dongyue Taishan, Xiyue Huashan, Zhongyue Songshan). Hengshan is located 10 kilometers south of Hunyuan County, Datong City. It is a holy site for the mainstream Quanzhen sect of Taoism and is included in the first batch of national scenic spots approved by the State Council. The main peak, Tianfengling, is located in the south of Hunyuan County. It is known as the "North Pillar of Man and Heaven", "the most famous mountain in the world", and "the second mountain in the world". There are many ancient buildings on the mountain, among which the Hanging Temple is the first wonder of Mount Hengshan.

Datong also has a volcanic group, which is one of the Quaternary volcanic groups. There are more than 30 discovered so far. They are located in Datong County and are divided into four regions: east, west, north and south. It is a complete and beautiful volcanic cone. List of volcanic communities.

Mount Wutai, together with the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism, is called the Dojo of Manjusri. Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, Mount Emei in Sichuan, and Mount Putuo in Zhejiang are all located in the south, while Mount Wutai is in the north. It is the first among the top ten famous summer resort mountains in China. Mount Wutai is the northern end of the Taihang Mountains. It crosses Wutai County, Fanzhi County, Dai County, Yuanping City, and Dingxiang County in Xinzhou City, covering more than 100 miles on Friday.

Luya Mountain is also in Xinzhou City. It is a national geological park, national forest park, and national nature reserve. It has "mountains, rocks, forests, grass, caves, lakes, springs, valleys, temples, "Guan" ten series of tourist landscapes.

Taiyuan City has Tianlong Mountain, Erlong Mountain, Juewei Mountain and Mengshan Mountain. Among them, the Mengshan Buddha is the second largest Buddha in the world. It was excavated during the Tianbao period of the Northern Qi Dynasty. It was destroyed in the late Yuan Dynasty and rebuilt in the 1980s. Discover.

Hidden Mountain has its own story. The original name was Menshan. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the mountain once housed the orphans of the Zhao family and the name was changed to this day.

The mountain is located at the western foot of Taihang Mountain, 18 kilometers north of Yu County. In Jincheng, you can go to Wangmangling, which is located in the southeast of Lingchuan County and borders Huixian County, Henan. The Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon in Changzhi City is in Huguan County. It takes Wuzhi Gorge, Longquan Gorge, Wangmang Gorge, and Zituan Mountain as its main lines, connecting Zhenze Palace, Zituan Cave, Banshee Cave, Yungai Temple, Chongyun Temple, and Wanfo Temple. , "cat road" dangerous road, "overpass" wonders, etc.

Mianshan in Jiexiu tells you the story of the Cold Food Festival. It is the place where Jie Zitui embraced his mother and lived in seclusion. It became a famous mountain because of the legend of "Burning Mianshan Mountain".

Lishan Nature Reserve is located at the eastern end of Zhongtiao Mountain, spanning Yicheng, Yuanqu, Yangcheng and Qinshui, with the Yellow River Valley to the south and the Fenwei Graben to the north.

The southernmost mountain in Shanxi is the Wulaofeng of Zhongtiao Mountain, which is the "52nd blessed place in the world of Taoism". It is the early spread place of Heluo culture and one of the birthplaces of the Quanzhen sect of Taoism in the north. It is also a national scenic spot and national forest park at the junction of Shaanxi, Henan and Shanxi provinces. It is 16 kilometers away from Yongji City. Climbing Yuzhu Peak can provide a bird's-eye view of the surrounding Huashan Mountain, the Yellow River, urban buildings and beautiful pastoral scenery.

The main rivers in Shanxi include the Yellow River and the Fen River, followed by regional rivers, such as the Qin River, Sanggan River, Sushui River, etc.

Shanxi’s transportation network is relatively developed. The Tongpu Railway, Daxi High-speed Railway, and Dayun Expressway form a north-south passage. The Shijiazhuang-Taiwan Railway, Shijiazhuang-Taiwan Passenger Line, Jiaoliu Railway, Zhengzhou-Yinjiang Railway, Beijing-Kunming Expressway, Taijiu Expressway, etc. In addition, Taiyuan Airport, Datong Airport, Yuncheng Airport, and Changzhi Airport are extremely convenient for travelers.

Hengshan Mountain, Wutai Mountain, North Wudang Mountain, Mianshan Mountain, Wulaofeng Mountain, Quanluya Mountain, Huoshan Mountain, Lishan Mountain, Taihang Mountain, Wangmangling, Huangyadong, Lingkong Mountain, Gypsum Mountain, Xiantang Mountain, Guanlu Mountain, Pangquangou, etc., there are only so many famous ones, but at first glance there are still many mountains in Shanxi!

As a person from other provinces, I feel that the most famous one is Hengshan Mountain, one of the five mountains. The Hanging Temple in Hengshan Mountain is more famous; there is also Mount Wutai, a famous Buddhist mountain in northern Shanxi, where it is said that It is the dojo of Manjushri Bodhisattva. I have heard of other places like Huoshan and Mianshan, but they are not famous. Sorry, I have never been to any of the mountains above.

I think the famous mountains in Shanxi should be Wutai Mountain and North Wudang Mountain. Among these two mountains, Mount Wutai is one of the four major Buddhist holy places. When I was a child, I loved watching "The Legend of Yue Fei" and "Generals of the Yang Family". Among them, there is a section in "Generals of the Yang Family" about Yang Jiye leading the Yang family's seven wolves and eight tigers to fight against the Liao Dynasty. One of the stories that happened during the process was about Yang Wulang becoming a monk in Mount Wutai, so I was very impressed by Mount Wutai. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely go to Mount Wutai to worship the Buddha. North Wudang Mountain is a Taoist holy land, and there are many famous mountains in Shanxi that are worth a visit!

Mount Wutai: Mount Wutai is the northern end of the Taihang Mountains and consists of a series of mountains and peaks. The tops of five of the peaks are as flat as platforms, hence the name Wutai. And because the climate on the mountain is very cold and there is still no heat in midsummer, it is also called Qingliang Mountain. Mount Wutai is the only Buddhist monastery in China with the largest green temple and yellow temple. There are 47 temples in Mount Wutai, 39 inside and 8 outside. The famous ones are: Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Bodhisattva Summit, and Nanshan Temple. , Dailuoding, Guangji Temple, Wanfo Pavilion, etc.

Mianshan: This is the birthplace of China’s Qingming Festival (Cold Food Festival), with a maximum altitude of 2,560 meters. It is a branch of Taiyue Mountain. Mianshan originated from the Spring and Autumn Period when Jie Zitui of the Jin Dynasty lived in seclusion on the mountain with his mother and was burned on the mountain. In the early Tang Dynasty, there was already a considerable Buddhist Zen forest. Among the architectural groups, religious buildings include temples and palaces; garden buildings include pavilions, platforms, buildings, pavilions, etc. Mianshan Scenic Area has 14 major scenic spots and more than 360 small scenic spots.

Luya Mountain: Luya Mountain Scenic Area is located at the northern end of Luliang Mountain and the hinterland of northwest Shanxi. It is the source of five rivers: Fenhe River, Sanggan River, Yangwu River, Lanyi River and Zhujiachuan River. It is a "northern primitive plateau landscape tourist attraction" that integrates ten landscapes including mountains, rocks, forests, grass, caves, lakes, springs, valleys, temples and passes. At the top of the main peak of Luya Mountain, on a stone flat with a circumference of only about 10 square meters, a cube-shaped stone building stands majestically. This is the Prince's Palace.

Hengshan Mountain: Hunyuan County, where Hengshan Mountain is located, has a temperate semi-arid continental climate. It is a fault mountain formed by multiple orogeny and previous crustal lifting movements. The rock layer is ancient Cambrian Ordovician limestone. It is 500 million years old. Beiyue Hengshan, Dongyue Mount Tai, Xiyue Huashan, Nanyue Hengshan, and Zhongyue Songshan are collectively known as the Five Sacred Mountains. They are Chinese geographical indications and are the holy places of the Quanzhen sect, the mainstream of Taoism in the world.

Taihang Mountains: Located between Shanxi Province and the North China Plain, the mountain range starts from Xishan Mountain in Beijing in the north and extends to Wangwu Mountain in the border area of ??Henan and Shanxi in the south. It stretches for more than 400 kilometers. It is the second ladder of terrain in China. The eastern edge of the Loess Plateau is also the eastern boundary of the Loess Plateau.

People say that Shanxi has beautiful scenery. The left finger refers to Taihang and the right hand refers to Luliang.

Shanxi’s landforms are inseparable from the Luliang Mountains and Taihang Mountains, so Shanxi’s beautiful and magnificent natural scenery has long been known.

Hengshan:

Hengshan is located in Datong City, Shanxi. It is the northern mountain among the five mountains. It is as famous as Dongyue Taishan, Xiyue Huashan, Nanyue Hengshan and Zhongyue Songshan. It is an important mountain among the famous mountains in China. status. Mount Hengshan has both unique natural landscapes and rich cultural landscapes. As the North Mountain among the Five Mountains, it has a very high status.

Mount Wutai

Mount Wutai is the first of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China and plays a decisive role in the Chinese Buddhist community. Wutai Mountain is the dojo of Manjushri Bodhisattva and consists of mountains located in five directions in Taihuai Town. If you can worship on foot, it belongs to the Great Chaotai and is also the highest state of Chaotai. Mount Wutai attracts tourists from all over the world every year and is very popular. I went to Wutai Mountain and worshiped Manjushri Bodhisattva, and I remembered that I must also worship the Fifth Lord.

North Wudang Mountain

North Wudang Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain. It developed most spectacularly during the Ming Dynasty. Later, most of the buildings were burned down in a mountain fire. North Wudang Mountain has a very high influence in the local area, and March 3 every year is the main activity period. The number of tourists visiting can reach millions within 7 days.

Shanxi also has many famous mountains and rivers with beautiful scenery. You can also go into Shanxi and learn about the different natural scenery of Shanxi.

One of the more famous mountains in Shanxi is Hengshan Scenic Area.

Heng Scenic Area is located ten kilometers away from Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, and 62 kilometers away from Datong City. It is a national tourist attraction.

It is the choke point between the Great Wall Plateau and the Jizhong Plain. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. With an altitude of 2016 meters, it is known as the most famous mountain in the North Pillar of Man and Heaven and the second largest mountain in the world.

Mount Wutai Scenic Area is a national AA-level scenic spot and a national key scenic spot. It is one of the top ten famous mountains in China and one of the top ten famous Buddhist mountains in China. It is also one of the five major Buddhist holy places in the world.

In the 800-mile-long Taihang Mountains, there is a mountain that combines the majesty of the north and the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. It is the hiding place of the orphans of the Zhao family in China. It is the first mountain in history and culture in Sanjin. Zangshan Mountain is located in the southwest of Taihang Mountain and 18 kilometers north of Yucheng. There is a scenic and independent place, which is Zangshan Mountain.

Oh, the scenery here is very beautiful, and when we go to Shanxi, we must try Shanxi’s delicacy, shaved noodles.