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Cang Mountain, Yangquan, Shanxi | Picturesque all year round, a place where nature and history meet

| Picturesque all year round, a place where nature and history meet. ✨"If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, come to Cang Mountain, where you can find the peace and poetry you long for." 📍Location: 18 km north of Yu County, Yangquan City 🚗Transportation: - Self-driving: Navigate to Yangquan Cang Mountain Scenic Area. The scenic area has a parking lot, and the parking fee is very cheap. - Bus: Take a bus to Yu County from downtown Yangquan, and transfer to a special line to Cang Mountain Scenic Area in Yu County. 🎫Ticket information: CNY 30/person in peak season, CNY 20/person in off-season. You can book in advance on major travel platforms for discounts. 🕙Opening hours: All year round 🌟Highlights: - History and culture: This is where Cheng Ying hid the orphan of the Zhao family during the Spring and Autumn Period, and the birthplace of the culture of loyalty and righteousness. Cang Mountain Temple is full of ancient buildings with unique architectural styles, each telling the vicissitudes of history. Walking among them, you feel like you have traveled back to ancient times, feeling the greatness of sacrificing one's life for righteousness. - Natural scenery: The mountains are undulating, and the forest coverage rate is very high. In summer, the green trees provide shade, making it a summer resort; in autumn, the mountains are full of red leaves, like a painting. Recommended attractions: - Hiding Orphan Cave: The place where Cheng Ying hid the orphan of the Zhao family, mysterious and solemn, making people sigh at the weight of history. - Glass plank road: Thrilling and exciting, with a bottomless abyss under your feet and beautiful mountain scenery in front of you. While challenging your heartbeat, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery. - Tianchi: The lake is clear and green, like a mirror embedded in the mountains, reflecting the surrounding scenery, beautiful and magnificent. 📸Photo spots: - Stone archway of the Ming Dynasty: Ancient and elegant, perfect for taking photos. - South Gate: When the clouds and mist are swirling, standing at the South Gate feels like being in a fairyland, and any photo taken is a masterpiece. 🍱Food recommendations: - Yu County oat noodles: Chewy texture, delicious with special sauce. - Pingding fried meat: Fragrant, tender, and smooth, with a strong Shanxi flavor. 📌Tips: - Wear comfortable sports shoes, as the scenic area is large and requires a lot of walking. - You can bring some snacks and water to replenish energy during the tour.
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