Shimen Lane: Photos, Map & Reviews [2024]

The beautiful scenery of the mountains is dyed red, not because Fragrant Hills is better than Fragrant Hills"Shimen Square"

Where to go for autumn scenery? This is suitable for self-driving, suitable for taking big pictures, and can have a zero-distance dialogue with the mountain at the mountainside. This is the Shimen Square Scenic Area full of red all over the mountain. ＞Shimen Square Introduction With an altitude of 526 meters, it is named for the towering twin peaks at the intersection, known for its "evening glow" in ancient times, and now known for its red leaves. It is one of the five major red leaf scenic spots in China, along with Fragrant Hills in Beijing, Tianping Mountain in Suzhou, Moya Luo in Sichuan, and Qixia Mountain in Nanjing, and is known as the crown of red leaves in Qilu. The scenic area is known for its "strange mountains", "beautiful water", and "dangerous caves". The mountain is steep and dangerous, with cliffs standing thousands of feet high. Taiping Gudang and Matou Gudang are tall and beautiful, surrounded by green peaks. In ancient times, there were "thousands of peaks in Shenzhou compared to Shixiu, and the strange rocks are numbered Shimen". The water in Shimen Square is clear and sweet. There are small Tianchi, another Tianchi, Qiguo Spring and other spring eyes in the mountains. The spring water is bubbling and the wonders are natural. Affected by the geographical environment, there are natural yellow and green growths, and the forest area reaches more than 3,000 mu. In late autumn, the yellow and green that cover the hills and valleys shed green and turn red. From a distance, they look like rolling red waves. Up close, they look like clusters of mountain flowers, like fire and like rosy clouds. Among the cypress trees, the red is splashed and the green is inlaid, the colors are beautiful and elegant. In addition, nearly ten thousand persimmon trees on the mountainside are also full of fruits in golden autumn, adding a touch of elegance and beauty. Therefore, tourists say "The scenery of the mountains dyed red is good, not because Fragrant Hills is better than Fragrant Hills" ＞Recommended Reasons ①The distance is not far, about 3 hours drive from Jinan, the south or north line from Jinan to Qingzhou is smooth all the way, and the journey is easy 2The mountain is not very high, but the view is very open when you climb high, as long as you stand in The place can enjoy the beautiful scenery from different angles ③There is an open highland, you can freely choose the position of the machine, can meet the needs of photography travel treasure, and can freely take big pictures ④The special mountain location, full of wild fun, a road around the mountainside, a bend and a scene, everywhere amazing ⑤Few people and beautiful scenery, the buildings that follow the mountain, high and low, shaded by trees, elegant and fresh, each with its own characteristics →"Shimen Evening Glow" It is known as the first of the eight ancient scenes of Linxiong. Along the mountain path along the stream, the scenery is picturesque. The stone tower stands tall, the red leaves are covered, the pavilions are scattered, and they are unique and elegant. Walking to the end of the valley, the golden cliff, the middle is engraved with the two vigorous and simple characters "Evening Glow", when the sun sets in the clear day, the sunlight shines directly through the mountain recess "Evening. Glow", the glow of the sunset is reflected in the other Tianchi, the wonder suddenly appears, this scene is known as "Shimen Evening Glow! The best viewing time: late October to early November ＞Ticket: 45 yuan for adults, 20 yuan for children/students, need to book one day before 16:00, 10 yuan for a single trip in the scenic area ＞Address: Zhifang Town, ten kilometers west of Linxiong County, Weifang City, Shandong Province ＞Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Transportation ①Self-driving route Jiqing Expressway→Exit Qingzhou Expressway→Go south along 227 Provincial Road to Linxiong County→Go south along Linxiong Road→Go west along South Ring Road→Zhonglin Road→Go west along Zhonglin Road for about 10 kilometers, you can reach the scenic area, about 70 minutes drive from the expressway ②Bus route There is no direct bus, you can take a bus to Linxiong County, and then take a taxi, 20 yuan/car tripoutdoors the colors of the journey on the road

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