Westward Journey to worship Buddha, no demons or monsters encountered, only beautiful scenery along the way.

Little West Heaven, a scenic spot of outstanding natural beauty located 45 kilometers southwest of Xingtai City. It is a famous Taoist mountain in northern China and the first scenic spot in Hebei Province. Did you know? Here, mountains compete in their beauty, peaks stand tall and steep, valleys are secluded and serene, and there is a main peak with an altitude of 1037.1 meters, called Dingmei Mountain. Little West Heaven has different beautiful scenery in each season. The hot spring water is pleasantly warm, and under the colorful glow of the clouds, the entire Little West Heaven looks like thousands of plum trees in full bloom, dazzling and colorful. It is also known as "Dingmei Sunny Snow," one of the eight ancient scenic spots of Xingtai. Below is a travel guide to Little West Heaven in Xixian County, Shanxi Province. If it helps you, remember to like and collect it! ❗ - Attraction Information: - Address: Phoenix Mountain, 1 kilometer northwest of Xixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. - Tickets: Adults 35 yuan/person/time, half-price tickets 18 yuan/person/time. - Opening hours: Summer 7:30-17:30, Winter 8:00-17:00. - Main attractions: - Mahavira Hall: The core attraction of Little West Heaven, the suspended sculptures inside are exquisite and unparalleled. There are more than 1900 colorful sculptures, as if "descending from the clouds." It is a "masterpiece of suspended sculpture" in Chinese sculpture history. These suspended sculptures have a myriad of postures and are vivid and lifelike. - Wuliang Hall: The main hall of the lower courtyard, with a five-bay facade and a corridor in front of the eaves. The hall enshrines the Buddha of Infinite Life and is a meditation hall where monks chant scriptures, give lectures, and take refuge. - Weituo Hall: Located opposite Wuliang Hall, it houses a Weituo Buddha carved from a whole piece of camphor wood in the fifth year of Shunzhi's reign during the Qing Dynasty. The statue is lifelike. - Food recommendations: - Xixian County Buckwheat Kaolaolao: Local specialty noodle dish, chewy texture, strong wheat aroma, generally priced around 15-25 yuan per serving. - Xixian County Bowl Tuo: Traditional snack, smooth texture, paired with chili oil, vinegar and other seasonings, the taste is even better, a serving costs about 5-10 yuan. - Xixian County Stir-fried Sanfen Powder: Specialty dish, fragrant and delicious, priced around 15-20 yuan. - Xixian County Rice and Flour Steamed Bun: Traditional pastry, fluffy and sweet, affordable, about 2-5 yuan each. - Xixian County Mutton Soup: Delicious taste, rich in nutrients, a bowl costs around 20-30 yuan. - Precautions: - Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season, pay attention to sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter. - Shoes: Choose comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers, as there are over a hundred steps to climb before entering the scenic area. - Food and water: You can bring some light food and enough water, as there may be fewer food vendors inside the scenic area. - Safety: Follow the safety regulations of the scenic area, do not climb dangerous areas. - Environmental protection: Do not litter, protect the natural environment. - Time arrangement: Pay attention to the visiting time, ensure that you can leave the scenic area before dark.