Introduction to tourist attractions in Yanggao County, Datong City

Recommended tourist attractions that you must visit in Datong

Datong, a municipality under the jurisdiction of Shanxi Province, is one of the first 24 national historical and cultural cities in China and the first 13 larger cities in China. One of the cities, one of the nine ancient capitals in China, a national new energy demonstration city, and an outstanding tourist city in China. Below I have compiled a guide for you to the must-see tourist attractions in Datong. I hope you will like it.

A must-see tourist attraction in Datong

1. Yunlin Temple

Yunlin Temple, also known as Yunlin Zen Temple, commonly known as the West Temple, is located in Yanggao City South side of the west gate. It was built in the Ming Dynasty by imperial edict.

It was originally a complete group building, facing north to south, 60 meters wide from east to west, and about 200 meters long from north to south, with a total area of ??12,000 square meters. On the central axis are the King Kong Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Duo Hall, the Bell and Drum Tower, etc.

There are existing main hall, Tianwang hall and side hall. The main hall is five rooms wide and four rooms deep. It is rectangular in plan, has a single eaves verandah roof, has a steep slope, uses reasonable cross-sections of materials, and has firm connections between vertical and horizontal components, cleverly combining mechanics and aesthetics. The columns in the hall are a variant of the gold box and the bottom trough, and the structure of the hall and hall is a hybrid. The arrangement of the column network is customary to use the method of moving columns and reducing columns, which highlights the position of the Buddhist altar.

There are 25 clay statues, including 3 main statues, 2 disciples and 18 Arhats. Their postures are natural and give people a sense of artistic beauty. The statue is basically intact. The three walls of the palace are covered with murals, totaling 123 groups. They are painted with heavy colors and painted with gold on the walls, making them magnificent. A variety of cultural relics are gathered together, and the entire temple is magnificent and magnificent, which is of high value to the study of Ming Dynasty architecture, sculpture and painting art in my country. It is an important place to educate the people on historical materialism and patriotism. It is now a provincial key cultural relic protection unit.

2. Liuling Mountain

Liuling Mountain is located in the south of Yanggao County, Datong, Shanxi. The highest peak is called Huangyangjian, with an altitude of 2420 meters. It is adjacent to Beiyue Hengshan Mountain and is called Datong. The first peak is known as the "Roof of Datong". The top of Huangyangjian is a huge and flat alpine meadow, with an area 10 times that of Dahaituo meadow.

When we came to Liuling Mountain, we first saw Huangyangjiao, the main peak, secondly, Linhan White Jade Stone Forest, thirdly, Shimen Valley, and fourthly, Shuiliandong Cave;

The main peak, Huangyangjian, had an altitude of At 2420 meters, when you climb up to the top, you can see the wind and moving clouds and have an unobstructed view. It can be described as "the spectacular view between heaven and earth". To the south of the main peak, known as the top of the main hall, the top of the mountain is vast and flat, covering hundreds of acres, with green grass and wild flowers dotting it, woven into a beautiful carpet. Behind the main peak, the endless white birches are winding and unique. The white marble stone forest about five miles northeast of Huangyangjian is amazing. Some are sword-shaped, some are gourd-shaped, some are like phoenixes spreading their wings, some are like elephants carrying stacks, some are like scholars rushing to take exams, and some are like mother and child hugging each other. The food is in all kinds of shapes, rugged and weird, it is really spectacular.

Liuleng Mountain has rich scenery and dangerous landscapes. From a distance, the five peaks are abrupt, and the mountain color is like dark blue. From a close look, the lush vegetation and brilliant mountain flowers make it look like a gorgeous and charming picture. Lush and lush, the scenery is pleasant and spectacular. It is really a good place for leisure travel.

3. Strange Slope in Yanggao County

The strange slope in Yanggao County, Shanxi Province is located on the mountain road about 5 kilometers long from Xujiayuan Village to Yushugou Village in Yanggao County. , this mountain road is high in the north and low in the south. When driving from south to north, you can find 7 such "strange slopes", ranging from more than 100 meters long to more than 40 meters short.

This slope seems to have a slope of about 20 degrees. A car parked at the bottom of the slope will slide to the top of the slope on its own; a motorcycle parked at the bottom of the slope and turn off the switch can drive to the top of the slope on its own. The speed It can reach 30 kilometers per hour; pour two buckets of water at the bottom of the slope, and the water will flow upward. The greater the slope, the faster it will flow. There are different opinions on the reasons for the formation of the "strange slope", which needs further verification.

4. Xiaolongmen

Like Wenying Lake, Xiaolongmen is a combination of the history, culture and natural culture of Datong City.

Xiaolongmen is located five kilometers downstream of the Cetian Reservoir Ecological Tourism Scenic Area, within the territory of Yanggao County, about 60 kilometers away from the urban area. Volume 1 of "Datong County Chronicles" compiled by Li Zhong in the 10th year of Daoguang Dynasty contains the "Picture of Xiaolongmen". The mountain in the picture is steep, and water flows down from three caves. The waves hit the rocks, which is majestic! The picture is accompanied by the words: "The waves are surging thousands of layers, and the sound is ten feet high." The scenery of Xiaolongmen at that time can also be understood from the poems of Datong people in the Qing Dynasty: "The waves are roaring and thousands of horses are galloping, but the scene is actually that of Dragon's Gate; the golden scales leap and the clouds are beautiful, and the stone gates are opened and tigers and leopards squat." (Huang Wenjie) "The mountains on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are shaking and the mountains are shaking, and the lightning in the middle is thundering" (Guo Tinghuai). According to the county annals, there was once a Longmen Bridge built here. For Xie Ming and others, "the middle stream was carved out of stone, with a beam on the top and three holes on the bottom. During the Jiajing period, Hou Yue visited the mansion and inscribed it as 'Little Dragon Gate'. Although it is now abandoned, a The hole still exists.”

The north bank of the lake is lined with green trees, and the castle on the high ground on the south bank connects with the sky. The original temple between the steep mountains in the southwest has been completely restored and is known as Hongmen Temple. There is a hole in the part of the mountain that extends to the northeast, called the "Elephant Trunk." Comparing the picture in the county annals, it can be seen that this hole is one of the remaining holes of the original Longmen Bridge. The county annals said that the prefectural annals "confused Longmen Bridge and Puji Bridge (tie cable bridge) into one, which is a mistake."

In interviews, people's accounts and some newly printed written materials still believe that Longmen Bridge is an iron cable bridge. This statement is obviously inconsistent with the existing bridge openings.

There is a Crouching Tiger Stone in an open space among the trees on the north bank. According to legend, this stone was transformed from the Taibai Tiger, one of the Eighteen Arhats, the Crouching Tiger Arhat. There are several rows of farmyards built in the west. The rooms are equipped with big Kangs, and the interior decoration is full of farmhouse atmosphere. Grapes are planted in the yards, and chickens and rabbits are raised. The natural landscape of Xiaolongmen is well protected and the ecological environment is beautiful. It is gradually being developed into a distinctive tourist attraction.

5. Daquan Mountain

Daquan Mountain is located in Dabaideng Town, 10 kilometers south of Yanggao County. The terrain is hilly and crisscrossed with ravines. The village of Daquan Mountain at the foot of the mountain was named after Mao Zedong’s instructions. . Daquan Mountain has 8 large mountains, 12 large ditches, and 72 small ditches. The highest altitude is 1,031 meters. The terrain inside and outside the country is complex, with mountains, ditches, and slopes crisscrossing each other. It belongs to a loess hilly and ravine area.

The scenic area uses the natural boundary lines of Baishan Mountain, Luofeng Mountain, Fenghuang Mountain, Daquan Mountain and other places as the main reference basis, and combines the main construction and development status of the scenic area to determine the planning scope of the scenic area. The scenic area covers an area of ??519.42 hectares. The project construction will be completed in the short-term, mid-term and long-term. The specific time is from 2009 to 2018 in stages and batches.

The spatial structure of the scenic spot is "one axis, one area and three wings". The first axis refers to the "Red Soil and Water Conservation Science and Technology Axis", which mainly consists of 139 steps landscape, red water and soil conservation landscape, soil and water conservation memorial hall, etc. Zone 1 refers to a comprehensive service area that integrates special shopping, leisure sports, tourism reception, high-end conferences and other multi-functional areas. The three wings are the "south wing" which is mainly built as an ecological leisure and health care area, the "middle wing" which is a soil and water conservation technology demonstration area, and the "north wing" which is mainly focused on ecological management and the Western Han Dynasty "Baideng Siege" historical site park as a heritage experience area. .

According to relevant experts, the most important "golden sign" of Daquan Mountain's tourism resources is Mao Zedong's instructions on Daquan Mountain's soil and water conservation. Tourism products for Daquan Mountain's soil and water conservation should be developed according to local conditions and highlight the "water and soil" of Daquan Mountain. Maintaining the tourism image of "No. 1 Mountain", promoting red education culture, supplementing local features and folk life, and maximizing the creation of a good ecology of Daquan Mountain as an important attraction, it has potential huge tourism development value.

6. Shoukoubao Great Wall

Shoukoubao is the Guanbao of Datong Town of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Located in Shoukoubao Village, Yanggao County, Shanxi Province. According to historical records, it was built in the 25th year of Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1546) and built with bricks in the 6th year of Longqing reign (1572). The perimeter of the city is "one mile, two hundred and twenty steps, and three feet and five feet high." There is only one gate in the east of the city.

In the Ming Dynasty, the garrison was stationed here, and the Great Wall was divided into "thirteen miles, twenty-three side piers, and four fire road piers". During the Longqing period of the Ming Dynasty, the Anda Khan tribe invaded here, causing the whole town of Datong to panic. The castle is now destroyed. The Great Wall stretches from Shoukou Fort to Zhenhong Fort. There is less man-made damage and the terrain is slightly undulating.

The Shoukoubao Great Wall was rebuilt during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1522-1566). It is located in Yanggao County and has a total length of about 46 kilometers. There are four passes, including Zhengmen Fort, Shoukou Fort, Zhenghong Fort and Zhengbian Fort from east to west. There are a total of 138 piers and abutments between the forts, which are cube-shaped, with a relatively complete bottom width of 15 meters, a top width of 7 meters, a height of 15 meters, and a rammed layer of 13-20 centimeters.

The section in Shoukoubao Village is the most majestic and spectacular. The mountains are high and the slopes are steep. It is extremely challenging for people to visit this section of the Great Wall. The Great Wall is a provincial cultural relic protection unit.

7. The Great Wall Beyond the Great Wall in Yanggao County

It looks like a giant dragon, winding across the sky and the earth. According to Hua Xiazi's "Research on the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty": The Great Wall runs about 4 kilometers west from Bianbao, Yanggao County, and enters the boundary of Yuandun Village in Datong City. The basic direction of the Great Wall in Datong City is: from Yuandun to the west through the town Kawakou arrived at Hongcikou. Then it is divided into two roads. The main body of the Great Wall turns north from Hongcibao, passes through Hedongyao, crosses Yinma River, turns west to Zhenqiangbao, and then from Zhenqiangbao through Juqiangkou, Juimengkou, Zhumakou to Shi On the three sides, turn south from the Thirteen Sides of the Great Wall to Zhuanlougou and continue southward, exiting Datong City and entering the Zuoyun County boundary. The other one leads from Hongzhibao to Haixing, passes through Xinrong and Polu to Wu Shiyao and enters Zuoyunjie. Datong City has jurisdiction over two Great Walls in the north and south, approximately 105 kilometers apart.

8. Yanggao County Ancient Castle Han Tomb Cluster

The Yanggao County Ancient Castle Han Tomb Cluster is located around the ancient castle 60 miles southeast of Yanggao County, including Nanliyuangou Hedong. There are 25 Han tombs on the bank. There are 15 Han tombs on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, 8 Northern Han tombs in the ancient castle, and 10 Eastern Han tombs in the ancient castle.

The ancient castle Han tombs are located in the ancient town 60 miles south of Yanggao County, covering an area of ??19 square kilometers. The tombs are located in Xujiayao, Jinjiawa, Shanjiayao and Anjiazao. They are relatively concentrated, with 58 existing tombs, including 25 on the east bank of Nanli Garden, 15 on the west bank, 8 on the north of the ancient castle, and 10 on the east of the ancient castle. The tombs are about 4 to 6 meters long, and the circumference of the tombs is 30 to 50 meters. The preservation is basically complete. On September 23, 1993, when delimiting the protection area, it was discovered that five of them had burglary holes. In September 1941, the Japanese Ono Katsunen, Mizuno Seiichi and others began to excavate the Han tombs in the ancient castle. They cleared six tombs in two raids. In 1943, a brief report was published describing the excavation of three of the tombs.

The three Han tombs are all three-coffin tombs. There are square wooden frames on the tomb passage, patio and well. The funerary objects are very rich, including bronze wares, pottery, lacquer wares, bronze mirrors, linen cloth, boots, inkstones, Luo, Zeng, seals, small models of chariots and horses, etc. Judging from the shape of the tombs and the burial artifacts, the Han tombs in Yanggao Ancient City should be early Western Han Dynasty tombs. In May 1965, the Yanggao Ancient Castle Han Tombs were announced as the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province. The protection scope is divided into four areas: to the south of Xiaxinzhuang Village in the north, to the south of Xianniangcheng Village, to the west to Jinjiawa and Shanjiayao Villages, to the north of Zhaojiacun in the south, to the east of Anjiazao Village in the east, and to the dividing line between Hebei and Shanxi Provinces. , covering an area of ??about 19 square kilometers.

9. Xujiayao Man Site in Yanggao County

It is located 1.5 kilometers south of Xujiayao Village, an ancient town in Yanggao County, northeast of Datong City. The Xujiayao Man ruins are about 100,000 years old and belong to the middle Paleolithic Age. From 1976 to 1977, the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted excavations. The site contained human fossils, a large number of stone artifacts, ancient horn tools, and abundant mammal fossils. Human fossils include parietal bones, occipital bone fragments, teeth and jaws of Xujiayao people. One of the complete right skull bones is the largest ancient human fossil discovered in the country in recent years. The Xujiayao people are descendants of the "Beijing people". They migrated westward about 100,000 years ago, encountered "Datong Lake" and settled here.

10. Cailiang Mountain

Cailiang Mountain is famous for its steep peaks, unusually high temperatures and snow in winter and summer. "Collecting cool snow" is one of the eight scenic spots in Datong. There is a chant of "horses neighing all over the top of the silver mountain, and birds flying from jade branches in fear". Birds such as gray finches, stone chickens, and falcons live on the mountain, and small animals such as squirrels and hares can often be seen. Traditional Chinese medicinal materials such as astragalus and dogwood also grow in the mountains. The mountain is rich in natural resources, including lead, zinc and other mineral resources. Famous attractions include Red Rock Cliff. Located 20 kilometers east of Datong City, it was known as Hezhen Mountain, Hegan Mountain, Caiyao Mountain, etc. in ancient times. It is connected to the remaining veins of Yinshan Mountain, with an altitude of 2144.6 meters. It is the highest mountain in the suburbs of Datong City.

Things to note when traveling in Datong

1. Weather: The most notable feature of Datong is the large temperature difference between day and night. It is best to bring an extra layer of clothing to resist the cold in the morning and evening.

2. Diet: Datong’s diet is mainly pasta, which has a strong taste and they like to drink vinegar. The water and soil in Shanxi are highly alkaline. It is recommended to drink a small spoonful of Shanxi mature vinegar before three meals a day to combine the saltiness and prevent intestinal fatigue.

3. Language: There are still differences between Datong dialect and Mandarin in many aspects. It is best for outsiders to study properly before traveling to Taiyuan on their own to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

4. Accommodation: Compared with developed cities, there is a certain gap between hotels and cars in Datong area, and various infrastructure and reception conditions are slightly behind those in developed areas.

5. Items recommended to bring: long-sleeved clothes and pants, as well as sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, lip balm, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, aspirin and other items. Prepare camera batteries, cash, mobile phones, wet wipes, personal hygiene products, etc. before traveling.

6. Touring scenic spots: When visiting scenic spots in Datong (such as Yungang Grottoes, etc.), pay attention to abide by relevant regulations and do not graffiti on or damage cultural relics.

Local transportation guide in Datong

Bus

The entire bus fare in Datong is 1 yuan. The suburban bus fare starts at 1 yuan, and the price varies depending on the distance, with a maximum of 3 yuan.

Operating hours: 6:30-20:30.

Taxi

The starting fare within 3 kilometers is 7 yuan, and then it is divided into 1.4 yuan and 1.6 yuan per kilometer according to different models. Taxi usage in Datong is very high, so taking a taxi is very convenient.

Datong City taxi hotline: 0352-5025588.

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< p>What are the tourist attractions in Datong?

Datong tourist attractions include Datong Fantawild Adventure, Yu'an Ecological Resort Island, Kowloon Hot Spring Resort, Weidu Ecological Water Park, Lingqiu Peach Blossom Mountain, etc.

Datong Fantawild Adventure: Located 50 meters southwest of the intersection of South Ring Road and Yongle Road in Yudong New District, Datong City, Shanxi Province, it is the "Oriental Dreamland" and "Asian Science Fiction Magic". Ticket price is: around 180 yuan

Yu'an Ecological Resort Island: Located in the east of Chongxing Town, Wangguantun Town, Yanggao County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, with green mountains and green waters, the mountains and rivers complement each other, and it has a superior cultural landscape. Ticket price: around 60 yuan

Jiulong Hot Spring Resort: Located at No. 1 East of Gushanmiao Village, Luowenzao Town, Yanggao County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. Savor the hot spring bathing culture and experience the passion of the water park.

Ticket price is: around 88 yuan

Weidu Ecological Water Park: Located at the intersection of Jingda Expressway Exit and Weidu Avenue in the southern suburbs of Datong City, Shanxi Province, it is a good place for leisure, entertainment, and health care. Ticket price is: around 48 yuan

Lingqiu Taohua Mountain: Located at Shahumen, Hongshiyuan Township, Lingqiu County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, it has a series of natural caves. Ticket price is: around 25 yuan

What fun places is there in Yanggao? What are the must-see attractions?

1. Five Border Walls

2. Earthen Great Wall

3. Yunlin Temple

4. Brick Pagoda of Liao Dynasty

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5. Cailiang Mountain

6. Shengquan Temple

7. Yanggao Great Wall

8. Sakya Temple

< p>9. Xujiayao Ruins

10. Liuling Mountain

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What are the tourist attractions in Yanggao County, Datong City, Shanxi Province

The ancient Great Wall and three national cultural relics protection units: Xujiayao ruins, ancient castle Han tombs, and Yunlin Temple. There are many ancient city ruins and so on. Welcome to travel to Yanggao.

What tourist attractions are there in Yanggao County

Longhun Mountain

Longhun Mountain is 1577 meters above sea level and is a branch of Cailiang Mountain. The word "spectacular" is written on the cliff stone halfway up the mountain. The "spectacular" signature date here is "the twenty-fifth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty". In addition to the cliff carvings, there is also Qingyun Temple on the mountain. In addition, there is a natural stone cave, which is about 4 to 5 meters deep. The stone walls inside the cave are smooth. There are artificial steps for climbing in the left cave, and some of the steps are also engraved with words. In the right cave, you can vaguely see murals and some precious inscriptions. On the inscriptions are "Repairs in the 23rd Year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty". It is said that the buildings on Longhun Mountain were built by Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty when he passed by Yanggao during his eastern expedition to Goguryeo. It is a combination of Buddhism and Taoism. The top of the mountain is a Taoist temple, and the caves halfway up the mountain are Buddhist pavilions.

Yunlin Temple

The Yunlin Temple in the west corner of the county has the main hall and carved beam murals built in the Ming Dynasty.

The ancient city tombs

The ancient city tombs 30 kilometers southeast of the county are the ruins of the tombs of the Han Dynasty.

Shoukou Fort

Shoukou Fort is the Guanbao of Datong Town, Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Located in Yanggao County, Shanxi Province. According to historical records, it was built in the 25th year of Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1546) and built with bricks in the 6th year of Longqing reign (1572). The perimeter of the city is "one mile, two hundred and twenty steps, and three feet and five feet high." There is only one gate in the east of the city. In the Ming Dynasty, a garrison was stationed here, and the Great Wall was divided into "thirteen miles, twenty-three side piers, and four fire road piers". During the Longqing period of the Ming Dynasty, the Anda Khan tribe invaded here, causing the whole town of Datong to panic. The castle is now destroyed. The Great Wall stretches from Shoukou Fort to Zhenhong Fort. There is less man-made damage and the terrain is slightly undulating.

The "Xujiayao Man" site

The "Xujiayao Man" site is a place where the descendants of the "Beijing Man" from the Middle Paleolithic Age were discovered in 1976. It is located in the ancient town. Xujiayao Village, this discovery fills the gap between "Beijing people" and "Zhiyu people", and is listed as a provincial cultural relic protection unit. The Neolithic Age sites are distributed in Xiashenjing Township, Changcheng Township Tianqiao and other places.