[2025 Chaoyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Chaoyang Phoenix Mountain (Updated Mar)

There are many ancient towers all over Chaoyang, Liaoning, but this one is the most easily overlooked. Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province is the "Ancient Capital of the Three Yan States". During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, it was the site of the Dragon City of the Murong Xianbei, during the Sui and Tang Dynasties it was Yingzhou City, and during the Liao and Jin Dynasties it was Xingzhong Prefecture. Chaoyang was the political and cultural core of the Liao and Jin dynasties, and the two generations of upper-level rulers were devout Buddhists, so many Buddhist cultural relics were left in Chaoyang. There are 14 existing Liao and Jin pagodas in Chaoyang, of which eight are listed as national key cultural relics protection sites and six are provincial cultural relics protection sites. The Big Pagoda located at the foot of Phoenix Mountain is one of them. The Big Pagoda is located in the "Wangtuzigou" village, two kilometers southeast of Chaoyang City, across the mountain from the famous Yunjie Temple Pagoda. Although it is close to the city, many locals are unaware of its existence, and the rugged road makes it quite difficult to reach. The tower is a square, hollow, thirteen-story, dense-eaves brick building with a remaining height of about 17 meters. The middle part of the tower base is waisted and carved with patterns of lotus, flames, musicians, etc. There were originally 24 groups on each side, and 14 groups remain now, each group is different. The Big Pagoda is one of the five existing Liao Dynasty square pagodas. Compared with the other five Liao Dynasty square pagodas, it is smaller in size. The tower inherits the square tower style of the Tang Dynasty and has the characteristics of the Liao Dynasty. The width of the eaves on the first floor is moderate, while the eaves on the second floor are sharply tapered. The widths of the eaves from the second to the thirteenth floors are basically the same, straight up and down, with no obvious taper, which is significantly different from the other four Liao Dynasty square towers.

Embark on a romantic rendezvous with nature at Chaoyang Scenic Area. As you step into this enchanting realm, rolling mountains rise like the spine of the earth, their contours softened by the gentle caress of the morning sun. Stroll along winding paths, where the fragrance of flowers mingles with the fresh air, each breath a pure gift from nature. Ascend to the viewing platform, and a breathtaking panorama unfolds before you, revealing a vast valley and meandering streams. Beyond the stunning scenery, Chaoyang Scenic Area also boasts rich folk culture. Gather with the locals, listen to their ancient tales, savor authentic cuisine, and experience the warmth of human connection. Here, time seems to slow down, worries and fatigue melt away, leaving only tranquility and contentment.

📍Attraction address: Located in Shuangta District, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province. 🚗Sightseeing transportation: Self-driving tour, you can take a sightseeing bus directly to the entrance of the temple (lower courtyard) at the entrance of the scenic spot 👍️Must-visit attractions: Phoenix Peak, Yunjie Temple, Tianqing Temple, Yanshou Temple, Buddha Pagoda, Ancient Reclining Buddha Cave, Inverted Guanyin Cave, Cliff Buddhist Shrine, Tripitaka Cave, Haichang Tomb Pagoda, Moyun Pagoda, Lingxiao Pagoda , Quanying Pagoda, Eighteen Plates of Falling Incense, etc... ❤Reason for recommendation: 1. Introduction: Chaoyang Phoenix Mountain has gone through the Sui, Tang, Liao, Jin, Yuan, Qing and other dynasties since the ancient capital of Sanyan, with a history of more than 1,600 years. The most prosperous period was the Liao Dynasty, which saw the construction of temples, caves, pagodas, inscriptions, etc.... It can be seen that Phoenix Mountain is not only a famous historical mountain, but also a Buddhist holy land in Northeast China, known as the "Land of Merit". 2. Numerous building communities: Natural attractions: Elephant Trunk Mountain, Lotus Heart Cave, Phoenix Peak, Natural Sleeping Buddha, Hua Tuo Asking for Directions, Checkerboard Stone, Parrot Stone, Nantianmen, etc... Cultural landscapes: For example, there are Phoenix Peak, Jixiang Lake, Prayer Garden, Buddha Ceremony Platform, Holy Water Pool, Phoenix Goddess, Ancient Well Holy Water, Sun and Moon Pavilion, Mengxi Pavilion, Feng Pavilion, etc... In particular, there are two relics of the true Buddha on this mountain, namely Sakyamuni Buddha and the ancient Buddha Randen. ⏳Play time: about 5 to 8 hours. Best travel season: April to October every year 💗Other tips: 1. You can consider taking a sightseeing bus directly to the foot of the temple mountain, walking from the mountain to the bottom of the mountain, and walking all the way down to save time and effort. If you are in good physical condition, you can walk up/down the mountain like we did and explore the entire Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area. 2. There is a trail next to the temple at the foot of the mountain, which is only accessible to one person (you cannot walk side by side). The trail is full of cobblestones and is quite slippery, making it very difficult to walk. There is a cliff next to it and there are no safety measures such as guardrails. Friends, Think before you act!

Chaoyang City Phoenix Mountain Tourist Area is located in the eastern part of Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, adjacent to the central urban area. Covering an area of 67.84 square kilometers, it is bordered by Phoenix Mountain East Foot Village Town Road in the east, Sunjiawan in the south, Lingfeng Street Ring City East Road in the west, and Changbao Yingzi in the north. It is enclosed by a ring road, integrating natural landscapes, historical relics, and cultural landscapes. Phoenix Mountain is a famous mountain in western Liaoning and a renowned tourist attraction in Chaoyang City. Three ancient pagodas remain on Phoenix Mountain: Lingxiao Pagoda, Moyun Pagoda, and Dabao Pagoda. There are also four temples: Yanshou Temple, Tianqing Temple, Yunjiet Temple, and Huayan Temple. Phoenix Mountain also enshrines the real body relics of Shakyamuni Buddha and Dingguang Buddha, unearthed from the North Pagoda and South Pagoda of Chaoyang, respectively. The presence of two Buddha relics on the same mountain makes Phoenix Mountain even more sacred and spiritual. Route planning: Enter the scenic area from the mountain gate and follow the main road to admire the natural scenery along the way. You can choose to climb to the top of Phoenix Mountain for a panoramic view of the entire scenic area. Along the way, you can visit attractions. The temples are divided into lower, middle, and upper sections. It takes 3.5 hours to walk the entire route. You can take a sightseeing car downhill. Plan your hiking route according to your physical strength and time. Address: Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area, Shuangta District, Chaoyang City Opening hours: Open all year round. It is recommended to visit in the early morning or at dusk for a peaceful experience. Transportation: It is recommended to drive or take public transportation to the mountain gate of the scenic area. You can walk or take the scenic area shuttle bus (10 yuan/person). 💬 【Tips】 Respect local culture and maintain silence. Dress appropriately to show respect for history.

After checking in at the Buddha Pagoda Temple, there is a main road leading out of the scenic area. However, at this moment, I noticed the mountain gate of Tianqing Temple nearby, which inadvertently led me to climb Phoenix Mountain a second time. 🙇 . Initially, I just wanted to take more photos of the scenery along the way, checking in at the Maitreya Hall, Guanyin Hall, and a drum tower inside Tianqing Temple. Normally, it would be the most cost-effective to go down from here, but at that time, I didn't know this was also a path to the summit. I thought it was just another fork in the road like the previous temples, so I kept going up. 🙅 . However, the mountain path on the Tianqing Temple side is not easy to walk. It can be said to be much more difficult than the Xiangshan Eighteen Bends and the winding mountain road, simply because the mountain path here is all slopes. In some places, there are footprints 👣 to step into, but where there are no footprints, it becomes very steep. 🧐 . After winding on this slope for a long time, when I saw the large Guanyin statue above again, I realized that this was also a path to the summit. 🙇 . So, in this Phoenix Mountain, I climbed to the summit twice. First, I went up through the Xiangshan Eighteen Bends, then came down via the winding mountain road, and then went up again from Tianqing Temple, and finally came down the same way from Tianqing Temple. It was a roundabout way, adding unnecessary detours. 😓 . After coming down from Tianqing Temple, I walked towards the exit of the scenic area, but instead of taking the wooden plank road I came on, I walked on the wide road. 🚶 . On the way, I saw many tourists checking in the auspicious clouds in the sky. I also prepared to record it, but by the time I took off my backpack, put on my jacket, put my backpack back on, placed my water bottle and phone, and started the countdown (because I thought I had finished checking in and was ready to leave in short sleeves, the auspicious clouds were an unexpected surprise), the auspicious clouds had already become very small and not as beautiful. 😓 . Later, on the way down, I found another nice cloud, but it was still much inferior to the previous large auspicious cloud. 🙇 . Then I passed by a stone tablet of Jixiang Lake. I didn't see this stone tablet when I came because I took the wooden plank road inside. Now that I saw it, it's not too late to record it. 🧐 . All the way, I kept looking back at the small road I had walked on. The scenery was still very beautiful. 🚶 . Finally, I walked out of the mountain gates. The words on the back were different from the front I saw when I came. At this moment, I saw the words 'The Holy Mountain of the World'. My trip to Chaoyang Phoenix Mountain ended here. I took the No. 14 bus and prepared to return to Chaoyang City. 🤷‍♂️

Phoenix Mountain, formerly known as Dragon Mountain and Helong Mountain, is located in Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province. It is a national-level forest park and a national AAAA-rated scenic area, with the highest peak reaching an altitude of 660 meters. The Phoenix Mountain tourist area in Chaoyang City is located in the eastern part of Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, adjacent to the central urban area. Covering an area of 67.84 square kilometers, it extends to the Fenghuang Mountain East Foothill Village Town Road in the east, Sunjiawan in the south, Lingfeng Street Huan Cheng East Road in the west, and Changbaoyingzi in the north, enclosed by a ring road around the mountain. It integrates natural landscapes with cultural relics, historical sites, and human landscapes. Phoenix Mountain is a famous mountain in western Liaoning and a renowned tourist attraction in Chaoyang City. Within the mountain, there are three ancient pagodas: 'Lingxiao Pagoda,' 'Moyun Pagoda,' and 'Dabao Pagoda,' as well as four temples: 'Yanshou Temple,' 'Tianqing Temple,' 'Yunjie Temple,' and 'Huayan Temple.' Phoenix Mountain also enshrines the true body relics of Sakyamuni Buddha and Dingguang Buddha, which were unearthed from the North Pagoda and South Pagoda of Chaoyang, respectively. The coexistence of the relics of the two Buddhas on the same mountain makes the Buddhist holy land of Phoenix Mountain even more sacred and spiritually radiant. Geographic location: Puti Road, Shuangta District, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province Must-see Scenery At the entrance, there is a small pond with delicate and pretty little lotus flowers, exceptionally tender and pink. The small waterfall, although not natural, is still quite nice. The small cave that leads through Jixiang Lake is very cool, and it's especially beautiful for taking pictures, especially when you go out of the cave to view the scenery, which suddenly becomes bright and open, with all the beautiful views coming into sight! The path to the lower temple, with the water from the small waterfall flowing down, is exceptionally beautiful and also very cool.

Spring Travel Notes | Pray for ten summits at Fuyong Phoenix Mountain Strategy (24 Years Edition) A nanny-level guide for those who want to say goodbye, play, climb, and reach the top. The solution for contemporary young people to encounter setbacks: go and say goodbye Below is the latest version of the guide I compiled. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. In terms of travel options, give priority to public transportation. If you want to drive there, you can go to "Beautiful Shenzhen" Bus No. Z to reserve a parking space for the day. Generally, if you make a reservation within 2 hours, there will be a space! Tips1: Navigate to [Fengyan Valley Temple-Incense Requesting Place]. Tips2: M284 can reach the square gate at the foot of Phoenix Mountain Tips3: Tickets are free and no reservation is required now. Tips4: Bring your own tributes (you can take them back and eat them yourself after paying tribute) Tips5: Bring your own cash (scented oil money) and coins (you can make a wish). These two are not necessary, you can prepare them as needed. Tips6: You can bring some food, water, etc. to replenish your physical energy (bring your own garbage bags). Tips7: Be sure to wear long pants when going to worship!!! (You are not allowed to worship in the temple while wearing shorts) Tips8: Bring sun protection umbrella/sun protection clothing/ice sleeves, etc. If you are very weak like me, you must prepare food and medicine in advance. It took about 40 minutes to get from the foot of the mountain to the mountain. There are incense sellers at the foot of the mountain, and there are also incense sellers on the way up the mountain. However, there is a formal sales office at the temple on the mountain. The price is three yuan and three sticks. Cash is accepted at the sales counter, but no change is provided. Please be aware. The incense at Yamashita seems to be cheaper, so everyone buys it according to their needs. (Sold at the foot of the mountain, it costs about 5 yuan per bag, or 10 yuan for three bags) There are souvenirs and wishing cards (20-30 yuan) sold on the mountain. Please buy them wisely according to your needs. If you choose the heart shape, you can write more. There are pens available for sale that you can borrow. You can just return them after writing, and then hang them wherever you like. You can ask for a sign in the temple, and you can get it for 50 yuan, and you can only solve one problem at a time. After getting the lottery ticket, go to the temple to pray for the lottery ticket. After getting the lottery ticket, return to the place where you got the lottery ticket and pay the staff. The staff will instruct you to line up to get the lottery ticket. There are also many wild roads on the mountain. They are usually on both sides of the regular mountain climbing roads. The wild roads will be relatively steep and unprotected. It is not recommended for first-time mountain climbers or timid treasures. Although it will be faster than the regular route, it is not recommended. There are safety risks, The above is a small guide for climbing Phoenix Mountain. I hope you all have a pleasant climbing experience.

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