Tour of Mount Wutai

? I don’t know since when, I have a long-cherished wish to see the world, find myself, and feel the beauty of the world buried in my heart. This impulse comes over and over again and never ends.

The first time I heard about "Wutai Mountain Chaotai" was when I was chatting with my friends, but I didn't think about it, so I took the first step. Taking advantage of the 7-day National Day holiday, after contacting my hiking partners in the past and finding out that they didn’t have time or had other arrangements to form a team, I accidentally saw someone on the forum who was planning to go to the stage, so I joined the team. This is our fate. the beginning of. As the trip was approaching, our team included Xuelang, Zhuzi, Brother Shui, Fiona, Ozawa and Suiyueyi. However, when we set off, Ozawa and Suiyueyi temporarily withdrew from the trip due to personal matters. At that time, we never thought that our fate was not over yet. .

? Except for Zhuzi and I who met in Shijiazhuang, the other three people all transferred from Taiyuan to Mount Wutai. The last bus from Shijiazhuang to Wutai Mountain is at 3:30 pm. Because I couldn't bear to make up for a meal outside, I didn't catch the bus and delayed my trip. But fortunately, we managed to catch up 3 minutes before departure. (The specific bus itinerary is as follows:)

There is strict ticket inspection supervision when entering the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area. You will stop at the mountain entrance for inspection. Everyone can swipe their tickets and pass through the gate before continuing to ride into the mountain. Last year's National Day coincided with a free ticket event in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Among the people traveling with me, I was the only one from Henan, so I had to spend 135 on tickets. Tickets are valid for three days. If you have not left the mountain for more than three days, you will need to renew your tickets! (Within the time limit, taking photos at the second return registration office at the middle section of the scenic spot can be used as a free extension.)

Our itinerary this time is:

Hongmen Rock- Dongtai-Nanlianggou-Jingangkulin District-Huyingou-Baiyun Temple-Fomu Cave-Jindeng Temple-Nantai-Jinge Temple-Lion's Nest-Jixiang Temple-Xitai-Zhongtai-Bath Pool-Beitai-Hongmen Yan

The distance is about 78km and takes 3 days.

It was already 7pm when we arrived in Taihuai Town, and the sky was already showing signs of getting dark. In order to catch the sunrise in time tomorrow, I have to rush to the top of Dongtai to place orders tonight. The last bus to Hongmenyan in the town has also been sent out (the bus to Hongmenyan costs 6 yuan). Fortunately, the bus master in Shijiazhuang recommended a private car to pick up and drop off in the town, and it cost 20 yuan per person to go to Hongmen. rock.

As soon as I got off the bus, a little fox followed me. Unfortunately, it was too dark and I didn’t take a photo. I blindly guessed that it was black.

(Replaced by a picture of a gray-white fox climbing a mountain)

Hongmen Rock is the starting point for both directions and reverses. People gather here to start hiking. There are two routes from Hongmenyan to Dongtai. One is to follow the forest path straight to the top, and the other is to follow the winding dirt road up. The dirt road is more time-consuming than the trail. Because my headlamp was playing hide and seek (lost), there was no lamp available. The two of us decided to take the main road to the top for safety reasons, and the bamboo headlamp had to shoulder the heavy responsibility.

Walking on the road, just this night, I saw the most brilliant starry sky in my life. Looking up at this sight, it is like a magnet that makes people unable to take their eyes away. At the same time, people are dumbfounded and want to stop and admire these masses of light like fire on our journey. Away from the city lights, the stars on the mountains always look particularly kind and lovely.

It’s a pity that I didn’t think of taking out my mobile phone to take pictures, but how can a camera restore what my eyes see?

Unknowingly, we walked along the winding mountain road for 2 hours to reach the top. During this period, there was no signal on the mobile phone. Xue Lang, Brother Shui and Fiona had already reached the top by taking the small path in the afternoon and were anxiously waiting for our arrival. .

Finally reached the top and successfully reunited!

The Dongtai booking fee is 50/person, which is 20 people/room for bunk beds.

D1: Dongtai-Nanlianggou-Jingangkulin District-Huyingou-Baiyun Temple-Fomu Cave-Jindeng Temple 27km

Listen at four or five in the morning I heard people getting up one after another, and heard everyone saying that the sky was already turning red. He looked up and saw that it was indeed the case. He suddenly lost his sleepiness, sat up, got dressed and walked out. It was still early and the morning light had not yet come out, so I went to eat to fill my stomach. There are vegetarian meals available on the rooftop, starting at 6 o'clock for breakfast, 11 o'clock for lunch, and 18 o'clock for dinner. Men and women are not allowed to sit at the same table during fasting, but must sit at separate tables. After dinner, when I went out, I saw the stacked ridges in the distance and the vibrant sea of ??sunrise clouds at the top of the mountain. Everyone who watched it marveled at this spectacular and beautiful scene.

The old rule is to take a group photo and then pack up and set off. After meeting last night to discuss the route, the five of us decided to divide into two teams. Brother Shui and Fiona had no experience in long-distance hiking before, so they decided to go against the trek for three days because they were worried that they would not be able to handle it physically. The five of us walked in different directions, and the pilgrimage of three people began.

When we got off Dongtai, Xue Lang said that there was a group of eight people among the traveling friends who stayed with us last night who also took the Shunchao Loop Line, so we could go together. During the march, I discovered that what this team was doing could not be said to be fully equipped, it could be called heavy equipment! Each backpack is as heavy as a mountain! Those of us who put up orders midway are simply ashamed of ourselves!

This sea of ??clouds lasted for a long time and did not dissipate even after three or four hours.

Stand there quietly, let the wind blow up the corners of your clothes, blow your hair, and feel it head on. Silence is better than sound at this time. I felt infinite joy in my heart, as if I had drank the dew of immortality and washed away my drunkenness, feeling as if I was in a state of ecstasy.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. After walking to Nanlianggou, we distanced ourselves from the eight-person team. After making up for the road meals and leaving our contact information, the three of us left first.

Walk through the forest area to Huyingou.

The section of road from Dongtai to Nantai is a rocky road with a slightly steep slope and slippery pebbles, making it difficult to walk on. But the advantage is that there are a lot of sea buckthorns along the way that you can eat to your heart's content. After going downhill, I finally saw the stream flowing, and my body temperature, which was flammable and explosive, was finally able to drop, because it was really hot and sunny on the 2nd!

Brother Xue Lang jokingly called this drink "fairy water" haha

On the way, I heard Zhuzi say that Ozawa came to Wutai Mountain today, and he has forgotten the specific route he took in half a year. Although we couldn't go together, we can be regarded as "time and space companions". After arriving at Baiyun Temple, we walked into the village. Every house was a farmhouse. We rested for a while on the steps in front of the farmhouse and then rushed to Buddha Mother Cave.

When I was climbing up the hill after passing Baiyun Temple, I accidentally saw a streetlight guide sign on the side of the road. The sign said: "People have three joys: contentment, timely enjoyment, and helping others." I feel quite inspired. deep.

This section of the road to Buddha Mother Cave makes people doubt their life. It is a straight uphill climb on the cement road. After climbing the slope, there are thousands of steps waiting for you to step on, which makes people have to accept it. After passing Fomu Cave, it gradually became dark the day after, and we had walked about 27 kilometers that day. Since the section from Jindeng Temple to Nantai is a straight line and has a long distance, in order to avoid traveling at night and maintain physical strength, the original plan to stop at Nantai was temporarily changed to Jindeng Temple. After walking for nearly an hour at night, we finally arrived at our accommodation tonight - Golden Lantern Temple. After passing Dongtai, there are relatively few people booking in other places. The accommodation conditions have been improved from 20 people/room to 8 people/room, and the cost is still 50 yuan.

I would like to thank the unknown female master in the temple for having a chat with her and giving me a Buddhist plaque. She made a special exception for me and allowed me to take a hot bath in such a difficult environment in the mountains. , washed away all the sweat. There are no words to express gratitude.

Awesome

Update, update

D2: Golden Lantern Temple-Nantai-Kinkakuji Temple-Huoshao Temple-Lion's Den-Kichijoji Temple 22km

In the morning, I was awakened by the chanting of the masters. After washing, I sat on the steps and listened to the chanting of sutras towards the distant mountains. It was a unique experience.

"In late autumn, I was sitting alone on a pile of red bricks, with Namo Amitabha Buddha lingering in my ears. I watched a group of female volunteers lighting thousands of oil lamps in this container-like shed, and looked at the workers who were rushing to work. The century-old temple is slowly taking shape, and the mood is particularly peaceful and comfortable. The essence of any religion is to encourage people to learn from good deeds. It doesn't matter whether you believe in it or not. It's enough to be a kind person. The sky gradually lights up. , after the masters finished reciting the "Story of Offerings", the three of us hurriedly had a fast meal and continued today's self-abuse. "

The above paragraph is a post posted by teammate Xue Lang on Moments earlier. The writing is so calming. , so the excerpt is here for ***.

After dinner and getting ready, the "beautiful" day begins with climbing up.

Behind Snow Wolf is the place where we stayed last night - Jindeng Temple

This person can be so happy climbing a hill. We still have to practice this state.

There are many people who worship at Mount Wutai. Compared with them, we are far behind. I am not a religious person, but when we walk on the pilgrimage, we are not the same kind of people as the monks. The monks have Buddha in their hearts, and the disciples have mountains in their hearts. These are all a journey of exploration with spiritual significance.

Me - (climbing waste)

The first one on the left is the bamboo Manidui, and the second left is the snow wolf's. I don’t know if the Mani piles of the three of us are still in good condition. If anyone passing by can help us keep an eye on them.

Walking through this section all the way up to Nantai, there are prayer flags fluttering, like shadows. I don't know if it's the wind or the heartbeat.

After passing the prayer flags, you can see the top of the South Platform when you look up. It starts to fog as you approach the top of the platform. At this time, there are still six to seven hundred meters away from the top of the South Platform.

The raindrops fell immediately. I took out my raincoat and put on one sleeve before I had time to put it on, but hailstones hit my head and face. I took off my gloves to take a photo with my phone, but before I could take out my phone, my hands were sore from the hail and I had to put my gloves back on. At this time, there are still two to three hundred meters away from the top of the south platform. This difficult two to three hundred meters felt like a kilometer. In these short twenty minutes, the three of us almost got wet for most of our bodies, and our shoes did not survive. During this period, one of the bamboo trekking poles was broken.

The young man is very strong...

Suddenly caught in the heavy rain, he got wet instantly! After reaching the top of Nantai, we went to a farmhouse to take shelter from the rain, and bought a trekking pole here to support the journey below.

It’s really embarrassing...

After waiting for more than half an hour on the top of Nantai, the rain finally subsided and we could leave. Start descending on the winding mountain road. The mist is constantly moving in the wind, like a fairyland.

On the way, I met friends who went against the direction. This was the first wave of teams I met today.

Start walking into the mountains and forests.

Walking sideways through the crowded forest, with thick shrubs and towering trees.

He stood there and looked at it for a long time. It was the most expansive sense of silence I have ever experienced, a scene that made the silence around me instantly bottomless.

People who have been eating vegetarian food for these two days are exhausted, and their stomachs are screaming for meat. Snacks of dried meat are of no avail (carnivores, eating meat every day has become a habit, and there is no disrespect for Buddhism) . When checking the guide, I remembered that there is a village called Dainanzhuang in Kinkakuji Temple, which has many farmhouses. As I was walking, I saw the "Shuguang" sign, and I couldn't help but speed up my pace and run straight away.

Walking out of the forest, there is a village opposite. At this time, the rain started to fall again. Fortunately, it was light rain along the way, which did not affect the speed of travel. This allowed us to arrive at Dananzhuang in time. Thank God for His blessing.

Most of the farmhouses in the village had their doors closed. After walking around for a long time, I found traces of cooking smoke in a small alley! This means we finally have something to eat!

Seeing how pitiful the three of us were, the boss made us 5 dishes, a bowl of noodles and some egg steamed buns! This is simply a feast! The final bill was only over 100 yuan, and the simple farmers were the most sincere. Thank you boss.

Here I met a man from Suzhou who drove to Wutai Mountain and originally navigated to Taihuai Town but somehow ended up at Dananzhuang. This person came straight to Mount Wutai with a lonely and brave arrogance. He is an outstanding person.

After dinner, the rain didn’t stop. After sitting quietly for nearly an hour, the rain started to subside slightly. However, today’s journey was only half way. In order not to walk at night, I had to take off my shoes and put my socks in. Wring out the water, bravely walked into the rain curtain and embarked on our journey.

Farewell to the Suzhou man who drove to Mount Wutai alone. The landlady led us onto the road and headed to the Golden Pavilion Temple.

Arrive at Kinkaku-ji Temple. There is a Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara statue in the Golden Pavilion Temple, which is nearly 18 meters high and is the tallest standing statue in Mount Wutai.

After passing through the Golden Pavilion Temple, enter the winding mountain road.

We are "professional" in taking photos

After running all the way, we finally arrived at the Huoshao Temple, which means that the next landmark is the Lion's Den. Most travelers will choose to place their orders at the Lion's Den.

The lion's den has arrived.

When I knelt down in front of the pagoda, tears came to my eyes for no apparent reason. It's not because I'm tired or anything. Because I find that whenever I approach a solemn place such as a temple or a Buddha statue, I will always be uncontrollably excited and my nose will be sore that I can’t stop. The reason is still unexplained. Fortunately, it was well concealed and no one could see it, otherwise it would become a joke.

I saw that the sky had just darkened, but it was not completely dark yet. In order to reduce the schedule for tomorrow, the three of us decided to continue on to the nearest accommodation place - Kichijoji.

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[size=14.6667px] While traveling on the road, I received a message from Brother Shui and Fiona. The letter said that they were leaving with other teams. Go to Kichijoji and prepare to place orders here. The three of us were shocked when we heard this. We never imagined that we would be so destined to meet each other unexpectedly! I couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Still couldn't escape the fate of walking at night, I was already numb...

After walking for two or three hours, I finally arrived at Kichijoji, and we successfully met again!

Kichijoji is a private temple. The outbuildings are better decorated and the indoor facilities are higher. The accommodation is no longer bunkhouses, but standard rooms in a hotel. The price has also increased relatively, it is 100 yuan/person, including two meals.

I was able to take a bath again tonight, and I really enjoyed it!

Take a break, writing is too hard on your brain

The passionate outdoor activities and the pleasing scenery are worthy of likes. I look forward to seeing more good posts from the original author

The girl writes really well, please continue to wait for the next article. Along the way, you should go to Dananzhuang first and then to Kinkakuji Temple. The section from the Lion's Den to the West Terrace is full of dirt roads, which is the most boring and frustrating walk.

Cheers, big sister

I reviewed it again, I really want to go out again

I still remember it so vividly

D3: Kichijoji-Xitaifa Lei Temple-Zhongtai Yanjiao Temple-Bath Bath Pool-Beitai-North China Roof-Hongmen Rock 26km (2021.10.04)

When I came last night, I only focused on unloading the rice and didn’t know the outer layer of Jixiang Temple. What style. I was surprised after washing up and going out. The paintings and glazed tiles on the roof looked extremely dazzling in this bright red color. Compared with the small temples I passed along the way, I was in a trance.

(Actually, my true inner thought is: It is indeed a private temple, so awesome!)

Each person has one seat for breakfast, and you need to take off your shoes when entering the room. The Buddha statues reflecting at the door are all shining with golden light, and they all reflect the moat of Kichijoji Temple.

After dinner, we took a photo of our two teams reuniting at the entrance of the temple. Unfortunately, Fiona was packing her luggage at the time, and the three of me were also in a hurry to set off, so we didn’t have time to take a photo. This was a blessing for the trip. A big pity.

At this point, we divided into two groups and headed towards each other. As newcomers to long-distance hiking for the first time, it was remarkable that the two of them were able to walk in the opposite direction. As a Buddhist believer, Fiona prays to Buddha along the way, and her belief is respectable. I once thought that faith was just superstition, but later I realized that faith is spiritual sustenance and the beginning of kindness. I wish them to go further, see more beautiful scenery, and meet more interesting people and things in the future.

Before setting off, Zhuzi said, Time is asking about our coordinates. He set off from Baiyun Temple and intended to chase us down to Hongmen Rock. I don’t know what time he set off, but I guess I must have been asleep when he set off.

Almost most of the roads from Kichijoji to West Taiwan, Zhongtai and Beitai are winding mountain roads. Among the hikes, the winding mountain road is the most difficult. This kind of "difficulty" is not "difficulty" in the literal sense, but "difficulty" in terms of psychological torture with no end in sight and only mechanical progress.

When traveling, you feel like you are on an alien planet. This cloud and mist seems to be tangible yet intangible, as if it has cut off the connection with modern society. It is really "only me".

How long did it take to arrive at Xitai? Half a year has passed and I can no longer remember it clearly. All I can remember is the mist and drizzle along the way.

As an old rule, photos of landmarks are a must.

After taking a break for photos, continue on your way.

The signal on the mountain was sometimes good or bad, and communication with each other became difficult. Not long after setting off from Xitai, I received news from Sui Gui. The letter said that he was almost arriving at Xitai, which meant that we would meet soon! But the three of us had already set off, and there was no shelter around us. If we stopped walking, our body temperature would definitely drop. To be on the safe side, we decided to wait at our next destination, Zhongtai, and at the same time, we looked forward to meeting the time together.

The path upwards is covered with such a plant. According to popular science, the name is "Little Rhodiola rosea". I heard that pink flowers will bloom in spring and summer.

Looking back at the west terrace behind me, I have walked a lot without realizing it.

On the way, I also captured my most favorite photo of Wutai Mountain heading towards Taiwan. I was immediately amazed when I first saw it. In the wilderness, people look small, but in the sky all birds look alike. It made me feel like I was on Mars. This feeling of "me only" came back to me, as if I was isolated from the world and independent. If someone asks me now why I like climbing mountains, then I will say: not why, just for now, at this moment.

Seeing this signal station means that Zhongtai is about to arrive.

Arrive at Zhongtai Yanjiao Temple.

(Don’t ask why you covered your mouth, because the cold wind made your nose run straight)

It was 11 o’clock at noon when we arrived at Zhongtai, just in time for dinner. This hard-to-reach heating spot keeps us warm.

The flatbread noodles almost taste like meat, it is simply a delicacy on earth!

While eating, I met a group of about 6 people from Shunchao. After knowing that they set off on the same day as us, it was like meeting old friends in a foreign land. You must know that in these three days, this is the only pilgrim group except the three of me that did not descend halfway and arrived at a landmark point at the same time as us. I immediately felt a sense of intimacy. Unfortunately, after the pleasantries, the leader of this team told us that their destination today is Bathing Pool. Someone in the team is too weak and will not continue to Hongmen Rock. The trip will be extended by one day.

After knowing this news, I was a little bit happy, because it means that only three of me have completed the Shunchao Loop Line during the National Day, and we are the only ones!

After dinner, Time arrived at Zhongtai, and we finally met.

After finally pulling it up to the top of the stage and starting to cut down again, I was really speechless!

Rush towards the bathtub.

The entire section from Zhongtai to Bathing Pool is a dirt road. The land here is very close to you, and the soil wants to stick to your shoes to protect you from the wind and accompany you when you walk.

I’m really tired...

This young guy seems to be able to run another 5 kilometers on this basis, but I guess he will have to run 5 kilometers in the next step. I can't laugh anymore.

The bathhouse has arrived. I heard that the bathing pool is a bathing place for Bodhisattvas.

After resting for half an hour, the four of us set off on the journey again.

The next destination is Beitai, the last platform summit on this loop. Victory is in sight!

After we reached the top of Beitai, the rain started getting heavier again, and the wind was so strong that it could make people deaf, so we had to find a place to take shelter from the rain.

The kind-hearted Master allowed us to go into the corridor of the room to take shelter from the rain, so that we could replenish our food for the trip and lighten our load.

(The raincoat with three peaks and the peak on the top of the head really look like a character in Fruity Goosebumps. Haha)

After half an hour, the rain finally became lighter. But the wind is still very arrogant.

Set off to the roof of North China.

Don’t ask why I took selfies and group photos all the way down from Central Taiwan today, because there was no one I could meet on the road!

The section from Beitai to Hongmenyan is really a winding mountain road, the whole journey is about 11km. I won’t go into detail about how uncomfortable it is, everyone understands!

Fortunately, the beautiful scenery along the way is enough to comfort me.

Sui Sui plans to watch the sunrise at Dongtai tomorrow, and needs to rush from Hongmenyan to Dongtai tonight. I was worried that the journey would be too far and I would have to walk a lot at night, so in order to be in a hurry, I proposed to cut across the mountain halfway. The fog on the road was too heavy, and there was a blind spot ten meters away. After trying to dissuade us to no avail, the three of us still chose to go down the mountain along the road for safety reasons. At this point we walked separately.

The only photo taken with the fox on the way. The fox relatives in Wutai Mountain don't hide away when they see people, but they move closer to each other. They are so cute.

Darkness is coming, and today we are destined to walk at night again.

The road is long and long. In the last few kilometers, people's psychological defenses are about to collapse. The tip of the stick often gets stuck in the gaps between the stone slabs, which makes people irritated and makes them want to throw away the pair of sticks. When we were almost descending to Hongmen Rock, our legs were no longer controlled by the brain. The long-term repeated movements made them become machines, and they moved straight down on their own.

With excited hearts and trembling hands, we finally arrived at Hongmenyan and completed the Shunchao Loop Line! The corners of my mouth unconsciously wanted to lift up. If I hadn't been afraid of scaring the farmers in the middle of the night, I would have really wanted to look up to the sky and scream for five minutes!

When we arrived at Hongmenyan, we called the driver we had contacted in advance to pick him up and take him to Taihuai Town. Somehow he said that he couldn’t make it through. I have forgotten the specific reason. The three of us blindly guessed that it was because of the lack of time. It was late, the distance was long, it was windy and rainy, and there was a serious traffic jam in Taihuai Town during the National Day. I didn’t want to come, so I found an excuse to refuse... But this is really unprofessional! ! !

After much deliberation, I decided to call the boss of the place where we stayed that night for consultation. The boss knew the cause and effect and offered to pick me up and take the three of us down the mountain.

The drive from Taihuai Town to Hongmenyan took more than an hour. While waiting for the bus, we found a small pavilion to take shelter from the rain, but the wind blew the rainwater straight into the pavilion, leaving us with nowhere to hide.

The hairs all over their bodies were trembling, and the two idiots were still pretending to be strong despite being frozen...

The boss finally came two hours later. When we got in the car, we found out that in order to pick us up in a hurry, the car had no time to refuel far away and the car was almost out of gas. However, the remaining gas could still support us to go down to the town, which was very grateful. After telling the boss about the route of this trip on the way, the boss was full of praise and said that he had never heard of the Shuntao Grand Ring Road and encountered all the reverse directions. For this reason, he also exempted us from the pick-up fee for going down the mountain. This is about It’s equivalent to saving 100 million. Thank you so much boss!

The contact information is gone. I deleted it two months ago. I feel really guilty!

The celebration banquet after going down the mountain is a must, and the fat must be arranged!

At this point, our 3-day Shunchao Grand Ring Line in Mount Wutai has come to a perfect end!

As the only group of successful people who went to Wutai in 3 days during the National Day, the three of me are extremely proud! From the bright sun to the hailstorm, to the wind and rain, I kept moving forward with the principle of never taking a ride or giving up. I had to reach the critical point every day before I could see the light of day. Thank you, Master, for gifting me with a hanging plaque, making a special case for me, establishing a Buddhist bond with me, and blessing me with a safe journey.

The road to Chaotai has been windy and rainy, and this trip has been a complete success!