The winding shape of the Baixing Ancient Road is unforgettable
👍️Recommended reason: Walking on the Baixing Ancient Road is like opening a heavy history book📕. Here, you can find not only the thousand-year-old hoof prints, but also the stunning natural scenery of the Taihang Mountains. Hiking here, you can feel the vicissitudes of history and the magic of nature, which is a double baptism of body and mind.
📍Detailed address: Shuangdi Village, Mage Township, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province.
📅Photo spots:
- Seventy-two Turns: It is the essence of the Baixing Ancient Road. The winding ancient road climbs up in a zigzag shape. From a distance, it looks like a giant dragon winding through the mountains. Every step of climbing is a dialogue with history. Standing on a high place and looking down, the continuous mountains are in full view, and every shot is a blockbuster.
- Heimaogou Grand Canyon: The canyon is deep, with steep cliffs on both sides, and the rock texture is unique, like a work of art carefully carved by nature. The sunlight shines through the narrow sky, and the light and shadow change, adding a bit of mystery to the canyon, which is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
🚗Transportation:
- Self-driving: Navigate to Shuangdi Village, Mage Township, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and you can stop at any time to enjoy the scenery of Taihang.
- Public transportation: First arrive at Jincheng City, then transfer to a shuttle bus to Lingchuan County, and then transfer to a rural bus to Shuangdi Village in Lingchuan County. However, there are few buses, so you need to plan your time in advance.
🏨Accommodation guide: Recommended "Shuangdi Village Leisure Homestay"🛏️ The homestay is full of rural characteristics, with wooden furniture and simple decorations, making people feel like they have returned to the past. The surrounding environment is quiet, surrounded by green mountains and rivers. You can wake up in the morning with the sound of birds and fall asleep at night with the sound of insects. The facilities are complete, with independent bathrooms, air conditioning, wireless network, etc., and also provide intimate travel consultation services, so you can live comfortably.
🎫Scenic spot ticket: Free.
🕙Opening hours: Open all day, it is recommended to go on a sunny day.
🍜Nearby food:
- Lingchuan Sour Soup Noodles: The handmade noodles are very strong, and the sour soup is rich and mellow, combining the sour aroma of vinegar, the fresh and spicy taste of chili, and the unique flavor of various spices. A bite of noodles and a bite of soup are sour and spicy, making people want to stop.
- Black Goat Stewed with Radish: The local black goat is selected, the meat is tender, and it is stewed with sweet radish. The soup is rich and fragrant, and the mutton smell is cleverly removed, leaving only the full aroma and nutrition of the meat, which is warm and heartwarming.
📷Photo tips: At the top of the Seventy-two Turns, with the continuous mountains as the background, take a photo of the back of the person, or show the winding ancient road in a panoramic view, which are excellent photo spots.
🎁Scenic shopping recommendation: You can buy local handmade bamboo weaving crafts🎍, which are carefully woven by local villagers, with exquisite shapes, practicality, and artistry. Whether it is for your collection or as a souvenir, it is very suitable.
💗Other tips:
- Wear comfortable sneakers when hiking, and take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures.
- Some sections of the ancient road are steep, so be careful when walking, and do not run or play.
- Respect local customs, protect the environment, and do not litter.