Songshan Scenic Area

1️⃣【Clothing】The weather is getting warmer, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is still significant. It will be cold on the mountain top in the morning, so bring a coat. Also, pay attention to the weather forecast in advance. If it's cloudy, bring a disposable raincoat!!! 2️⃣【Food】Bring a few bottles of water or drinks, and snacks like chocolate and bread according to your energy needs. 3️⃣【Tools】Flashlight, power bank, trekking poles (optional, not very useful) 4️⃣Mount Song Night Climbing Ticket Ticket Price: 29.9 RMB/person Mount Song Scenic Area Accident Insurance: 10 RMB/person The scenic area requires the purchase of insurance. It is recommended to buy it online to avoid re-queuing and wasting time at the second ticket check ⚠️Free admission for Mount Song Annual Pass holders and children under 1.4 meters. Purchase method: Buy 'Night Tour of Mount Song' tickets in real name on the 'Mount Song Tourism' official site. Coverage: Includes the Songyang Scenic Area Visitor Center, Tianzhong Market, and the lit area along the Taishi Mountain to the Junji Peak. ❓❓❓How do out-of-town tourists get to Mount Song 5️⃣Self-driving: Navigate directly (Songyang Scenic Area Parking Lot) 6️⃣Night Tour of Mount Song Entry Time: 🎫After successful ticket purchase, from 18:00 on the same day to 06:00 the next day 7️⃣Suggested Climbing Time: Do not start night climbing too early as it is very cold on the mountain top. It's also crowded if you go early. Start checking tickets and climbing from Taishi Mountain Square. It is suggested to start around 11 pm. There are both slope and stair climbing paths; choose according to your situation. 8️⃣Total Duration Personally, I think 4 hours is enough at most, and those with good physical strength can reach the top in just over two hours. Check the sunrise time in advance and plan a reasonable start time for climbing. 9️⃣Night Climbing Route and Method Going up The first section: Tianzhong Market (Mount Song Scenic Area Entrance) Scholar's Path, Child Prodigy Gate, Scholar's Formation, Tribute Scholar's Position, Top Scholar's List, Mount Song Academy, Immortal Bridge, Wujilvzu Temple, Taishi Mountain Square (Ticket Checkpoint) ⚠️To save energy, you can choose to take the sightseeing car directly to Taishi Mountain Square, the ticket checkpoint. Going down ⚠️It is not recommended to return the same way. The waterfall has no water, but it's worth seeing, although it requires a detour. But since you've come all this way, why not? ⚠️Some small tips There are many places on the mountain to watch the sunrise; don't just go to Junji Peak (the viewing platform is small and crowded, you can go early to secure a spot, or choose another suitable angle for photos) It's windy and cold on the mountain while waiting for the sunrise at night, so be sure to bring a thicker coat!!!

After the first sentence, the scenery changes with the weather, and in the misty expanse of Mount Song, a hazy beauty is added. Being there is exhilarating and refreshing. This climb was rushed due to the need to catch a ride, so there was little rest. The total time for the ascent and descent was 4 hours, which is probably shorter than most people take. I was drenched in sweat, but reaching the summit felt worth it. 🧳Preparation before the trip: Carry at least two bottles of water, one bottle of sports drink, a piece of bread, a piece of chocolate, and a lightweight jacket. 🚉Transportation tips: A taxi from the bus station costs about 15 yuan ❤Recommended reason: One of the Five Great Mountains 📝Note tips: The tickets for Mount Song are sold separately. Mount Song is 50 yuan, Songyang Academy is 30 yuan, and Luoyan Waterfall is 50 yuan. 👍Most recommended: The best route is to visit Songyang Academy and then climb the mountain, followed by the route to Luoyan Waterfall.

This is definitely the top choice for a free suburban tour in Zhengzhou! —— Songshan Grand Canyon. Songshan Grand Canyon is part of the Songshan Taishi Mountain range, less than 100 kilometers away from Zhengzhou. The canyon starts from Chuandao Spring in the south and extends to Daobai Gully in the north. The sedimentary rocks formed by the ancient river erosion have created a unique landscape! Navigation address: Songshan Grand Canyon Located in Gongchuan Village, Gongyi City, there is parking and vendors selling water at the entrance. The big rock on the cover is on one side of the plank road, where you can overlook the entire canyon, which is very spectacular. Free scenic area, there are signs at the entrance!!

Transportation; Dengfeng City is a small county town, about 2 hours drive from Zhengzhou, there is no high-speed rail, no train, no car rental point, the transportation is not convenient. It is best to choose self-driving or chartering from Zhengzhou, and the local one-day tour is also good. Tickets: Songyang Academy 30 yuan Fawang Temple 20 yuan Songyue Temple Tower 40 yuan Huishan Temple 40 yuan Qimu Que 50 yuan Taishi Mountain (including climbing and Laomu Cave) 50 yuan Sightseeing car one way 15 yuan It is recommended to buy a Songshan all-in-one card, 100 yuan for residents in Henan Province, and 150 yuan for residents outside the province, including Songyang Scenic Area, Shaolin Scenic Area, and Zhongyue Scenic Area, which is very cost-effective. It can be purchased on major OTAs, of course, it does not include cable car and sightseeing car fees. Climbing Taishi Mountain route: Take the sightseeing car at the Taishi Mountain ticket office to the Taishi Mountain Square on the east side or the Fawang Temple on the west side. Both sides can walk to the highest peak Junji Peak, so you can choose one side to climb and descend on the other side without going back. 1. The highest peak of Taishi Mountain is Junji Peak, with an altitude of 1440 meters, which is also the highest peak of Songshan. Junji Peak, Laomu Cave, Songyue Temple Tower, Fawang Temple, Huishan Temple, Qimu Que, and Songyang Academy form the Songyang Scenic Area. 2. From the Shaolin Scenic Area, follow the ring road at the foot of Taishi Mountain towards Dengfeng City. Along the way, you will pass Huishan Temple, Taishi Mountain ticket office, Qimu Que, Junji Peak, Laomu Cave, Songyue Temple Tower, and Fawang Temple. 3. Enter the Taishi Mountain ticket office and check the ticket gate and walk forward a bit to Songyang Academy. The sightseeing car you take has two lines, one to Fawang Temple and one to Taishi Mountain Square. Both sides can walk to Junji Peak. This section of the road can only be walked, there is no cable car, Laomu Cave is on the way from Taishi Mountain Square to Junji Peak, about 500 meters, Songyue Temple Tower is 700 meters walk after getting off the car at Fawang Temple, and there is a section of stairs in the middle. 4. About food🍽️ 🥯【Biscuits】 Sesame-covered biscuits are a special feature of Dengfeng, which can be stuffed with tofu skewers/eggs/kelp shreds, etc. As long as you can eat it, don't be afraid of not being able to stuff it, you must eat it while it's hot. 🍜【Noodles】-The staple food in Henan is noodles. Dengfeng is mainly stewed noodles and knife-cut noodles. If you can eat spicy food, you can challenge the pepper-fried knife-cut noodles. 🍖【Stewed Lamb】-One of the must-eats in Dengfeng Thirteen stick stewed lamb: There are three flavors of original flavor/pickles/wild mushrooms, and the soup is also delicious. It is recommended to buy a biscuit and soak it in the soup. 🥣【Pepper Soup】--Pepper soup for breakfast is a feature of Henan Dengfeng's first soup: It is recommended to order a small fried dough stick and soak it in the soup; if you don't have time to drink this pepper soup, you can drink it in Zhengzhou city. 👀 Tips: ✅ Try to choose a sightseeing car (you can do both the one after going up the mountain and Shaolin Temple to save some physical strength) ✅ Be sure to choose a cable car. The cable car is not expensive but it can save a lot of physical strength. We are the ones who regret not taking the cable car. The long way to Shaolin Temple by cable car needs to be walked by yourself, and there is no scenery. It is a bit like the trail of the forest park) ✅ Eat well before going up the mountain. Climbing is a very physically exhausting thing. Of course, you have to bring more water. There is no place to buy water for a long time. You can also pack some food in your bag. ✅ The parking lot of Shaolin Temple is charged, and the parking lot of Sanhuangzhai is free. ✅ Finally, I wish everyone a happy journey!

📍Navigation: Songshan Xishan Pilgrimage Slope 🍁The temperature is low this autumn, and the leaves of Rhus typhina turn red early Just in mid-October, the leaves of Songshan are just right red now Found a delicate little bird's nest on the way Mushrooms in the mountains🍄 I like autumn so much, the temperature is just right The scenery is particularly beautiful

Zhengzhou! 👉1. Admire the sculptures at the Mother River Yellow River Sculpture Park🌊, where you can find a collection of large-scale sculptures themed around the Yellow River, which are grand and spectacular. 👉2. Visit the Shaolin Temple to experience Zen culture🧘, watch song and dance performances, observe Zen martial arts, and feel the charm of Zen culture. 👉3. Go shopping on Zhengzhou's bustling commercial pedestrian street🛍, feel the rapid changes of the city, and enjoy a colorful shopping and leisure experience. 👉4. Listen to the Swan Fountain music performance at Erqi Square🎶, where the musical fountain on the square is set against the colorful lights, which is very spectacular. 👉5. Visit the Shaolin Temple Forest Park to admire the maple leaves🌳, the maple leaves here are beautiful every autumn, making it a great place to view the leaves. 👉6. Go mountain climbing in Songshan🧗‍♂️, where the peaks are stacked and the ancient trees reach the sky. You can enjoy the beautiful forest scenery from the top of the mountain. 👉7. Visit the fruit orchard in Wolong District for fruit picking️, where you can pick fresh and sweet fruits and get close to nature. 👉8. Dine in the main room at Jiuyou, and experience the authentic taste of Hunan cuisine. 🍲 👉9. Visit the Songshan Shaolin Temple for a night tour🌙, the Shaolin Temple is more hazy and quiet at night, where you can feel the Zen. 👉10. Take a hot spring bath at Zhuxinzhuang Manor🧖‍♂️, soak in the hot spring pool to wash away the fatigue of the journey.

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