Wutai Mountain - Foguang Temple 2-Day Tour Transportation Guide (Non-Self-Driving)

Unlocked a pretty good route during the May Day holiday. It saves both money and time, recommended for solo travelers! Taiyuan - Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Carpool Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Free Shuttle Bus It's convenient to take the bus to various temples within the scenic area, especially if you stay close to the main road. You can also walk, which is about two to three kilometers. Wutai Mountain - Wutai County Ruchun Village Bus Make sure to contact in advance to confirm the bus schedule, just wait at the station. There might be only two buses a day. It costs 25 yuan, and takes about an hour and a half. I met up with the chartered driver when I arrived at Ruchun Village. Ruchun Village - Foguang Temple - Nanchan Temple - Dongye Chartered Car There are many drivers along this line, but not many can plan the most suitable route for you. My driver arranged everything clearly. And since I visited fewer places, the chartered car fee was relatively cheap. Dongye - Taiyuan Bus The bus also has a schedule, and the driver knows it, so we just waited at the pick-up point in advance. But the seats are limited when leaving from Wutai County, and I just happened to get the last one. It costs 46 yuan, 2 hours. Other tips: If staying within Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, Yangbaiyu Village is recommended, with more dining and lodging options, convenient for taking the bus to the core area, and also walkable. The vegetarian meal at Puhua Temple starts at 11 am. The cable car to Luotai Peak was not operating during the May Day holiday, so climbing was the only option. Other climbs include Bodhisattva Peak and Fanxian Mountain. Generally speaking, the scenic area of Wutai Mountain gets less crowded after 3 pm, and the morning is the busiest time. For most tourists, one day is enough to cover the core scenic area of Wutai Mountain. Overall, if you can drive yourself, it's much more convenient. Make sure to book your vehicle in advance to enter the scenic area.