What is the best detailed route for a self-driving trip from Zhengzhou to Mount Wutai in Shanxi?

There are two routes to Mount Wutai. One is to take an air-conditioned bus from Taiyuan City (more than 200 kilometers), the fare is 51 yuan.

The other is to take a tourist bus from Wutaishan Railway Station ( 48 kilometers), the fare is 20 yuan

If you are going to Wutai Mountain from Taiyuan, Datong or Xinzhou, you can take the local frequent tourist buses. Among them, starting from Taiyuan is the most convenient. There is an Iveco bus to Wutai Mountain every 30 minutes from Taiyuan Long-distance Passenger Terminal. The whole journey is about 200 kilometers, takes 3 to 4 hours, and the fare is 51 yuan. The only problem is that the bus is delayed due to waiting for passengers, sometimes it takes a long time to drive around the city, and the last bus in the evening may be canceled due to too few people. This route is recommended during the off-season. Tourists from the north can first arrange a trip to Jinci or Pingyao in Taiyuan, and then go to Mount Wutai from Taiyuan.

If you take a train, take a bus from Shahe Railway Station to Taihuai Town, which is 48 kilometers away. The fare is 20 yuan. Train N201 from Beijing Station arrives at the station at around 4 a.m., and trains from Beijing South Station Train 7095 departs from the station and arrives at the station at around 3 pm. Taking the N201 allows you to start your full-day trip in advance, such as catching the sunrise in Dongtai.

The phone number of Master Li Sihai from "Jinfo Hotel" is provided online: 13934008610, bus number: 16942, you can contact the station for pick-up (Jinlong Minibus 20 yuan/person). He is very down-to-earth, so if you need to stay in Taihuai Town, you can contact him in advance.

In addition, from Wutai Mountain to Hengshan, there is a direct bus during the peak season. During the off-season, you have to take a bus to Wutaishan Railway Station, and then take a long-distance bus to Datong, which is about 90 kilometers (via Hengshan).

There is a long-distance bus station in the center of Taihuai Town, which goes to Taiyuan, Xinzhou, Datong, Shuozhou, Dingxiang, Fanzhi and Shijiazhuang, Hebei. You can also get taxis to Taiding and Foguang Temple. For temples in Xiaoyuan, prices are negotiable. Most are jeeps, but there are also small ones. No matter what kind of car, the starting price is 10 yuan.