KongTong Mountain: Merge with Dao!

#chinatraveltips Kongtong Mountain, located 15 kilometers from the western suburbs of Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, is an important fortress in the west exit of the Silk Road. It is bordered by Xi'an to the east, Lanzhou to the west, Baoji to the south, and Yinchuan to the north. The main peak of Kongtong Mountain is 2,123 meters above sea level, with a forest coverage rate of more than 95% and a total area of 83.6 square kilometers. Historical background and cultural significance Kongtong Mountain has been known as the “First mountain of Chinese Taoism” since ancient times. Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, who is revered as the ancestor of mankind, once asked the wise man Guang Chengzi for advice on the way of governing the country and the art of health. Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wudi of Han also visited.Literati and inkers of all ages such as Sima Qian, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, etc. have praised and worshiped this place. Kongtong Martial Arts is known as one of the five major martial arts schools in China. Travel information The opening hours of Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area are from 07:30 to 19:00 every day from April 1st to October 31st (ticket sales stop at 16:30, the latest admission is 16:30); from November 1st to March 31st of the following year, every day from 07:30 to 18:00 (ticket sales stop at 16:00, the latest admission is 16:00). The ticket price is 110 yuan/person in the peak season and 55 yuan/person in the low season. Geography and natural resources Kongtong Mountain is located in a temperate semi-humid continental monsoon climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 8.6℃, an annual precipitation of 511.1mm, and a large amount of evaporation. The scenic area is rich in animal and plant resources, with more than 1,000 known species of plants and more than 300 species of animals. The Danxia landform of Kongtong Mountain is one of its major characteristics and has high ornamental and scientific research value. Main attractions The main attractions of Kongtong Mountain include Cangsongling, Kongtong Houxia, Sun Palm and so on. There are also many ancient architectural complexes in the scenic area, such as the Eight terraces, Nine palaces, twelve courtyards, etc., which show the rich historical and cultural heritage.