Famous Mountain on the Border: Mount Heng in the North
Mount Heng Scenic Area, located in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, spans Shanxi and Hebei provinces. It stretches across the border, towering and majestic. The Mount Heng Scenic Area is famous for its beautiful scenery, and there has always been talk of the 18 views of Mount Heng. After the Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake visited Mount Heng, he recorded his observations in 'Xu Xiake's Travel Notes'. The Mount Heng Scenic Area, with its green pines and cypresses, temples and pavilions, strange flowers and grasses, and strange rocks and caves, constitutes the famous 18 views of the Mount Heng Scenic Area. Each of the eighteen views is unique, like eighteen beautiful scrolls, displayed in front of tourists: Magnetic Gorge Misty Rain, Cloud Pavilion Rainbow Bridge, Cloud Road Spring Dawn, Tiger Mouth Hanging Pine, Fruit Old Immortal Traces, Cliff Crying Bird, Sunset Glow, Dragon Spring Sweet and Bitter, Secluded Room Flying Cave, Stone Cave Flowing Cloud, Thatched Cottage Smoke and Fire, Golden Rooster Announcing Dawn, Jade Sheep Wandering Cloud, Purple Gully Cloud Flower, Fat Picture Brocade, Immortal Mansion Drunk Moon, Chess Platform Playing Qin, Peak Pine Wind. In addition to the world's unique wonder, the Hanging Temple, the entire Mount Heng Scenic Area is picturesque, making tourists feel as if they are in a paradise, lingering and stopping. The great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai left the ink mark 'magnificent' on Mount Heng. After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went to Mount Tai for the sealing ceremony, he personally came to Mount Heng for the sacrifice, held the 'Burying the Original Jade' ceremony, and sealed Mount Heng as a god for the first time. Afterwards, emperors of all dynasties continued to seal Mount Heng. In the first year of the Tang Kaiyuan, the Northern Peak was sealed as the King of Peace; in the fourth year of the Song Dazhong Xiangfu, it was further sealed as the Holy Emperor of the King of Peace; after Kublai Khan unified the world, the Northern Peak was further sealed as the True Yuan Holy Emperor of the King of Peace; in the third year of his reign, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, decreed to change the name of the god of Mount Heng. Throughout history, Mount Heng has always been revered as the Northern Peak. Mount Heng
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address:
10 kilometers south of Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province
🚗Traffic strategy: You can take a train to Datong, then take a long-distance bus for about 60 kilometers, and after a 90-minute journey, you can reach the Mount Heng Scenic Area in Hunyuan County.
🕙Opening hours: March 1st—April 30th,
October 1st—October 31st, 8:00—16:30.
May 1st—September 30th, 8:00—17:30.
November 1st—February 29th, 8:30—16:00.
💰Ticket price: The ticket fee is 16 yuan/person, the temple group ticket fee is 35 yuan/person. Free admission for those over 60 with ID. Public security officers, active military personnel, and disabled people are exempt from tickets with certificates, and full-time undergraduates and below students are half-price with student ID.
Hengshan is the Beiyue of the "Five Yues" and is also a holy place for Taoism. Zhang Guolao, one of the eight immortals, is a way to practice in Hengshan. The 103 steep steps in front of the Hengzong Dianshan Gate are tilted forward 30 or 40 degrees, and you need to use your hands and feet to climb up.
I went to the May Day holiday. It was inconvenient to park at any time, but the shuttle bus was in place. At first, I thought that it was 20 yuan per person per time. Later, I found that I could sit several times. Multiple stations such as the suspension temple-parking lot-climbing pass-cable station can be cycled. The mountain is not high overall and the scenery is beautiful. Suitable for all ages
Overall it is a mountain and there is no much experience. The tour route is unreasonable, the cable car cannot go directly to the peak, and the fare is too expensive. The advantage is that there are not many people. You know what you mean by word. But the small place is already doing very well. You can also walk around the scenic area. You should make a full logo, such as the remaining distance quality. The people behind can also know how long you have to climb and how to allocate your physical strength. The small shops in the scenic area should also forget to write more quality for tourists to choose from. You are hungry on the road.
On May 2, I was in the scenic spot. It is a fact that there are many people on holidays, but I feel that the local area has worked very hard. I sent a push to the mobile phone one day in advance, reminding the surrounding traffic and shuttle bus location. After the incident, the local disposal was more timely, and the staff of each mouth quickly arrived in place, rescue and repair. The tourists in the area I was blocked were calmer, and they may also have a kind of luck for the rest of their lives, and they are very cooperative with the staff. After the guide down the mountain, the queue time for the car was indeed a bit long. It is understandable that at least we were all safe.
From the Spring and Autumn Warring States to the Ming Dynasty, Beiyue Hengshan has been in Quyang (later the administrative division has changed), and until now Quyang County still has Beiyue Temple, and all the past dynasties have also sacrificed Beiyue here. The Beiyue of the five famous mountains in China was designated as Tianfeng Mountain in Hunyuan, Shanxi, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and the ancient Beiyue Hengshan has been in Hebei from the Spring and Autumn Warring States to the middle of the Ming Dynasty, that is, the Muping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, Damao Mountain.
I have always been eager to explore the natural landscape of northern China, so I chose Hengshan as my destination. This trip allowed me to appreciate the beauty of nature and feel the profound historical and cultural heritage. As one of the five mountains, Hengshan is known for its precipitous and beautiful. I climbed the mountain road and enjoyed the magnificent scenery of Hengshan along the way. The peaks were rolling and the clouds were misting, as if in a landscape painting. On the top of the mountain, I overlooked the mountains and felt the magnificent and magnificent nature. In addition to the natural landscape, Hengshan also carries a rich history and culture. There are many ancient buildings and temples on the mountain, which are built on the mountain and are magnificent. I visited monuments such as Hengshan Hanging Temple and experienced the wisdom and skills of the ancients. In the temple, I also felt the strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere, experienced tranquility and peace. During this trip, the service and facilities of Hengshan Scenic Area also impressed me. The scenic area is well managed and the guide signs are clear. The visitor center provides detailed travel information and intimate services. In addition, the scenic area also has catering and accommodation facilities, which provides convenience for tourists. Overall, this trip to Hengshan was an unforgettable experience. I not only appreciate the magnificent scenery of nature, but also feel the profound historical and cultural heritage. The services and facilities of Hengshan Scenic Area also make me feel satisfied. I will recommend Hengshan to my friends as a tourist destination, and I look forward to more exciting journeys in the future.
It is very convenient to enter the park. After purchasing tickets online, you can swipe your ID card and enter the door directly. If the physical condition is allowed, you should buy the ticket and go up and take a look. The unlimited scenery is on the dangerous peak. Although it is not a peak, you still need to be brave to walk in a suspended position and look down the mountain. The mountains are colder than the city, it is recommended to check the weather forecast in advance.