5 recommended scenic spots for self-driving tours from Beijing to Taiyuan, where to go for fun short-distance self-driving tours in Beijing

After traveling around Beijing, if you want to go somewhere further away, then come with us to drive to Taiyuan. Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi Province. It is close to the Fen River and surrounded by mountains on three sides. It has been known as the "Splendid Taiyuan City" since ancient times. If you are planning a short self-driving trip, these routes are recommended to you.

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 our 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

Route 1: Take the Ring Expressway and transfer to Taijia Line Loufan exit and get off the expressway--Loufan County--Provincial Highway S217--Anjiagou--S104 --Miyu Town.

Route 2: Head west from Taiyuan Xinghua West Street to the Taigu Expressway, get off at Gujiao - at the bottom of Zhencheng - towards the Tianchidian 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.

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.

Lingjinggou 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

Route 1: Taiyuan--Chaihua Road-Kangxi Highway to Xilingjing--Beixiaodian Township--Liugu Village--Enter the Village- - Just enter the mountain.

Route 2: Take the Taiyuan West Ring Expressway and transfer to the Xilingjing exit of the Taijia Line and go to Liugu Village, Beixiaodian Township. The distance is 78 kilometers.

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 tour 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.

4. Longqi Lake

It is located near Caizhuang Village, Nanyanzhu Town, Shouyang County. On the lake surface, the small island in the center of the lake, Wolonggang Pinus, is dense and beautiful; on the tidal flats around the lake Wetland plants grow luxuriantly, attracting a large number of birds to inhabit and breed, creating a beautiful scenery. Visitors come here to enjoy fishing on the lake, boating on the lake, or resting on the island.

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

5. Dingxiang Nanzhuang

Dingxiang Nanzhuang is located in the southeast of the county. It is surrounded by valleys and mountains. The surrounding ecological environment is excellent. The Hutuo River flows through it. It is known as " Little Guilin". In addition, there are gurgling streams, chirping birds, luxuriant forests and grass, and beautiful peaks.

The appearance of the village is very rural, with stone roads and rammed earth walls. There are three major specialties in the ditch: persimmons, pepper and walnuts. When the harvest season comes, the aroma in the ditch is so fragrant and intoxicating. Golden persimmons. The reddish-brown peppercorns and green walnuts make you feel like this is a small southern village.