[2025 Xiangyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiantang Mountain (Updated May)

Xiantang Mountain is a national AAAA-level tourist Attraction, a national forest park, a Chinese low-carbon tourism demonstration site, a Shanxi provincial scenic spot, a Shanxi provincial moral education base, a provincial civilized and harmonious Attraction, and a Changzhi city education base. Xiantang Mountain is located in Xiangyuan County, Shanxi Province, on the western foot of Taihang Mountain and north of Shangdang Basin, covering an area of 21 square kilometers. Xiantang Mountain is known as the "Taihang Sacred Mountain". It has an altitude of 1,100-1,750 meters, more than 360 species of flowers, plants and trees, a forest coverage rate of 90%, air quality and surface water quality that meet national standards, and zero environmental noise. It is known as a "natural oxygen bar". There are more than 30 scenic spots in the Attraction, including Xiantang Temple, Wahuang Palace, Guanyin Cave, Liuliyan Ancient Buildings, Faxian Memorial Garden, Xiantang Bahe Garden, Caishen Temple, Guanyin Hall, etc. Among them, Xiantang Temple is the most scenic spot, with a ladder in front of the gate, towering peaks behind the temple, springs inside and outside the temple, and surrounded by mountains on all sides, which is magical and spectacular. It was called "Nine Dragons Surrounded, People Are Outstanding and the Land Is Beautiful" in ancient times. The scenery of the four seasons is different. In spring, the mountain flowers are in full bloom; in midsummer, the shade of the trees blocks the sun; in late autumn, the mountains are full of red leaves; in winter, the mountains are pure and clear. Li Jun, a Jinshi in Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, wrote in a poem: "This is the true realm of Penglai, where else can I find the fairy hall?" Trace the footsteps of Faxian and inquire about the origins of famous temples and mountains. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the eminent monk Faxian became a monk and preached Buddhism here. He was the first monk in Chinese history to reach India to seek Buddhist scriptures, 230 years earlier than Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty. He was the ancient "cultural envoy" and "pioneer" of the Silk Road and was praised by Lu Xun as the "backbone of China." Every year, there are many wonderful activities held during festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Red Leaf Festival, attracting countless tourists to come and explore the scenic spots and cultivate their minds and nature. The sightseeing cableway in the Attraction can easily reach the top, allowing you to overlook the mountains and enjoy the magnificent scenery. Xiantang Mountain is a comprehensive tourist area that integrates mountaineering and adventure, sightseeing, summer vacation and cultural exchange. Introduction to Xiantangshan Pet Park: Xiantangshan Cute Pet Park is an immersive forest-themed cute pet park created by Shanxi Xiantangshan Tourism Development Co., Ltd. The park has introduced hundreds and thousands of rare and cute pets, including lions, black bears, wolves and other fierce beasts. Here, visitors can not only observe various cute animals up close and watch sea lion performances and cute pet performances, but also have different forms of intimate contact such as hand-feeding, caressing, and interactive photography, allowing you to immerse yourself in the kingdom of cute pets and feel the charm of nature.