Travel Guide to Yandang Mountain in Wenzhou, Zhejiang

Yandang Mountain in Wenzhou is located on the northeast coast of Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is the first mountain in Southeast China, with a wealth of natural and cultural landscapes. Here is a brief guide to Yandang Mountain: 1. Scenic Area Distribution: Yandang Mountain is divided into eight major scenic areas, including North Yandang Mountain, South Yandang Mountain, West Yandang Mountain, East Yandang Mountain, Central Yandang Mountain, etc. The so-called Yandang Mountain Scenic Area mainly refers to North Yandang Mountain. 2. Tickets and Discount Policies: The ticket prices of each major scenic area are different, the specific prices are as follows: - Lingfeng Day View: 50 yuan - Lingfeng Night View: 50 yuan - Lingyan: 50 yuan - Dalongqiu: 50 yuan - Fangdong (Jingtian Lake): 40 yuan - Sanzhe Waterfall: 20 yuan - Yangjiaodong: 20 yuan - Xianshengmen (Jueqing Valley): 15 yuan - Yan Lake: 15 yuan - Forest Park (Jingming Valley): 30 yuan In addition, there is a cable car fee (up and down: 15 yuan/person). 3. Discount Objects: Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive), elderly people over 70 years old, disabled people, retired cadres, etc. are exempted from tickets; minors from 6 to 18 years old, full-time undergraduate and below students are half-price; elderly people from 60 to 70 years old can enjoy half-price tickets with their ID cards. 4. Best Travel Time: Spring, summer, and autumn are the best seasons to travel to Yandang Mountain. To see the waterfall, please go in the rainy season, such as May, June or August, September, around the 15th of each lunar month after the rain. To watch the Lingfeng night view, please go on a moonlit night. 5. Tour Highlights: - Lingfeng: Known as the essence of Yandang Mountain, it looks ordinary during the day, but it is mysteriously beautiful at night. - Dalongqiu: A waterfall with a drop of 200 meters, which is more spectacular after the rain. - Lingyan: There is a flying performance at 10:00 and 15:00 every day, and the performance time is about one hour when the weather is good. - Xianshengmen: The shooting location of the martial arts novel 'The Condor Heroes', full of martial arts atmosphere. 6. Itinerary Planning: - One-day tour: Arrange time reasonably and try to cover all major scenic spots. If it rains, you can visit indoor attractions first. - Two-day tour: Visit North Yandang Mountain on the first day and other scenic spots on the second day. 7. Accommodation and Catering: There are many hotels and homestays near Yandang Mountain, you can choose according to your budget and preferences. Local specialty foods include Yandang Mountain tofu, Yandang Mountain tea, etc. 8. Transportation: There are buses from Wenzhou city to Yandang Mountain, or you can choose to drive or take a taxi. In summary, Yandang Mountain in Wenzhou has unique natural and cultural landscapes. Appropriate travel time, itinerary planning, and scenic spot matching can make you have a good time.