Mystical Fresh Quest

From Luoyang to Jincheng, Shanxi, an epic hiking journey through the clouds! This time, starting from Luoyang Yijian Inn, heading straight to Xicheng Mountain in Jincheng, Shanxi. The sea of clouds and Yaoci Grassland along the way are breathtakingly beautiful, truly a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts🌟 🏨 Top accommodation choice: Luoyang Yijian Inn (Yingtianmen Luoyi Ancient City Branch) 📍 Address: No. 72 Zhongzhou Middle Road This inn is simply a divine spot for exploring the ancient capital! Just a 5-minute walk to Yingtianmen, 10 minutes to Luoyi Ancient City, and it even has a trendy scenic rooftop terrace. The night view of Yingtianmen is stunning✨ The service is super thoughtful, with the front desk staff proactively providing Luoyang travel guides and even arranging Hanfu rentals for you perfectly~ ⛰️ Hiking highlight: Xicheng Mountain 📍 Address: Henghe Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng City 🕒 Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM It’s recommended to arrive at the scenic area before 8 AM! We left the inn by chartered car at 7:30 AM and reached the foot of the mountain in 2 hours. This hiking route is absolutely amazing: 1️⃣ First, walk 3 kilometers on a wooden plank trail through the primeval forest, where the moist air is filled with the scent of pine 2️⃣ After reaching the summit, the view suddenly opens up to vast highland grasslands paired with a sea of clouds—any photo you take is wallpaper-worthy 3️⃣ Be sure to check in at Shengwangping’s "Yaoci" (Jade Pool), which forms a natural lake during the rainy season, blue like a gemstone 💡 Practical Tips: ✔️ It’s recommended to charter a car from Luoyang to Xicheng Mountain (about 300 RMB/day); the mountain roads are tricky, so new drivers should be cautious ✔️ The temperature at the summit is 10 degrees Celsius cooler than the city, so bring a windbreaker ✔️ Wear anti-slip hiking shoes! The last 1 kilometer is a gravel slope ✔️ The inn can help book scenic area tickets, saving you queue time 🥘 Food bonus: On the way back, be sure to try "Shaogan" in Yangcheng County! We recommend the old brand "Yangcheng Shaogan King," crispy on the outside and tender inside, paired with garlic sauce—absolutely delicious~ Also, "Xiaojie Guotie," just a 5-minute walk from the inn, is a local secret: beef potstickers plus Luoyang hot and sour soup are forever classics!