[2025 Yuanping Attraction] Travel Guide for Tianya Mountain (Updated May)

8-Day Winter Tour of Linfen, Jinzhong, and Xinzhou: A Heartwarming Guide! Avoid the crowds and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three places. Save this guide now! -------- 🏃Itinerary: D1: Depart for Zhengzhou, check in to your hotel, and get ready to start your journey in Shanxi! D2: Yuncheng Mountain Scenic Area, explore the ancient mountains and rivers, and enjoy the natural scenery. D3: Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area, feel the grandeur and magnificence of the Yellow River. D4: Qiao Family Courtyard, experience the culture of Shanxi merchants and learn about the historical heritage. D5: Tianya Mountain Scenic Area, climb high and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers. D6: Hanging Temple, visit the ancient temple and feel the charm of religious culture. D7: Imperial City Xiangfu, go deep into history and listen to the stories of the ancient houses. D8: End your pleasant journey in Shanxi and return home with a full heart! -------- Travel Essentials: 🎒Traveling to Linfen, Jinzhong, and Xinzhou? Don't forget to bring these things! 👚Clothing: The temperature in Linfen, Jinzhong, and Xinzhou in December is moderate. You can wear a light jacket during the day and a down jacket at night. Jeans are versatile and warm, so don't forget to bring them. 🎒Accessories: Hats and scarves are warm and stylish, and sunglasses are a must for sun protection. Comfortable sneakers are perfect for walking. Power banks and data cables will keep your phone charged. 🆔Documents: ID card and bank card are essential for travel. Prepare your e-tickets in advance and don't forget your attraction tickets. 🧴Personal Care and Other: Sunscreen and lip balm are essential for skincare. Bring some common medicines with you to ensure your health. Snacks and water will keep you energized and full. -------- The depth of Linfen, the charm of Jinzhong, and the style of Xinzhou are all in this three-city tour! 🌈The roads you have traveled and the scenery you have seen are all beautiful memories in your heart.🌟

From the Yuanping expressway exit, head east for 5 kilometers to reach the local's backyard garden, Tianya Mountain, commonly referred to by locals as Shigu Temple, because there is a huge rock protruding at the top of the mountain. The rock is large at the head and thin at the tail, stretching out from the cliff and spanning more than 20 meters, forming a huge hollow in the middle, making the two ends very small support points, resembling a drum, suspended in the air, seemingly about to fall, leaving an impression of earth-shattering momentum, hence the name Shigu Mountain. From a distance, it looks unimpressive, but up close, the mountain's treacherous terrain and the difficulty of climbing are evident. The altitude is about 1100m, with the mountain being approximately 200m high, steep and offering a sense of adventure. Tianya Mountain is composed of Tianya Peak and Lotus Peak, with undulating peaks. Opposite to it is Wufeng Mountain, and the two mountains facing each other are steep and difficult to climb, hence some people call Wufeng Mountain 'the end of the earth' and Shigu Mountain 'Tianya'. Next to Shigu Mountain is the Shigu Shrine, which contains Yuan Dynasty murals, and in the courtyard, there is a jujube tree from the Tang Dynasty, estimated to be over 1000 years old. The first courtyard has a passing hall to the north, a stage to the south, and Zen rooms on both sides; the second courtyard has a main hall with three rooms, hanging a plaque that reads 'Utmost Loyalty and Pure Filial Piety'. According to legend, in the early years of the Yuan Dynasty, a couple with the surname Yan heard a series of cries through their window late at night, and when they inquired, they were told it was Jie Zitui stationing troops. Deeply believing it to be divine, they built Jie Zitui's palace here, and since then, Jie Zitui has become the mountain god of this place. Around the Shigu Shrine, there are also landscapes such as the Stone Man Waterfall, Hutuo Devouring, Early Planting Late Harvesting, Tianya Sweeping Snow, and so on, each with its own charm throughout the four seasons.

Tianya Mountain Scenic Area is located in Yuanping City, Xinzhou, adjacent to Wutai Mountain in the east, Luya Mountain in the west, Yuwang Cave in the south, and Yanmenguan in the north. It is also an indispensable part of the tourist route. Although Tianya Mountain does not have flying waterfalls and strange caves, the mountainous terrain here is worth seeing with overlapping peaks, strange peaks and cliffs. After entering the gate of the scenic area, you can feel the magnificence of Tianya Mountain, with a series of strange rocks and peaks in sight. There are few plants on the mountain, and the entire mountain range of sandstone is exposed. After climbing Shigu Mountain, you can feel the fresh air. The adjacent Lotus Mountain should not be missed. It is named for its shape like a lotus. There is a lake under Lotus Mountain, and the scenery is beautiful. After descending the mountain, you can rest in the unique pavilions and corridors, appreciate this beautiful scenery, and feel this comfortable climate.