Millennium Xiangtang Mountain, a severely underestimated grotto in Yanzhao

Explore Xiangtangshan Grottoes: A severely underestimated treasure in Yanzhao I. Attraction information 📍Attraction address: Located on Gushan Mountain in Fengfeng Mining District, Handan City, Hebei Province, divided into South Xiangtang Temple Grottoes and North Xiangtang Temple Grottoes. 🚗Attraction transportation: - Self-driving: Drive west along Xinyi Highway from Handan City, follow the navigation prompts, and the journey takes about 40 minutes. The road conditions along the way are good, and there is a parking lot in the scenic area, with a parking fee of about CNY 10–20. - Bus: Take bus No. 604 in Handan City, which can go directly to the North Xiangtang Temple Grottoes, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. The travel cost is low, but it takes a long time. - Taxi: The whole journey costs about CNY 50–70, which is suitable for sharing the cost with multiple people. It can go directly to the scenic area, which is convenient and fast. II. Must-see grottoes North Xiangtang Temple Grottoes: - Great Buddha Cave: The largest cave in the temple, with a solemn and majestic 11.5-meter-high Buddha in the cave, leaning against the backlight composed of flame patterns and honeysuckle patterns. Although it has been eroded by time, you can still see the superb carving skills of the year. Its face is round and plump, with the corners of its mouth slightly raised, showing its charm. - Sutra Cave: The walls and top of the cave are full of scriptures, which are precious materials for studying Buddhist classics and calligraphy art. The font is strong and powerful, with a unique style, showing the calligraphy style of the Northern Qi Dynasty. South Xiangtang Temple Grottoes: - Huayan Cave: Named after the "Avatamsaka Sutra" carved in the cave, the statues in the cave are exquisite, and although the colors of the murals have faded, you can still see the delicate lines and rich patterns, which have extremely high artistic value. - Thousand Buddha Cave: The walls and niches of the cave are full of small Buddha statues, with a large number and various shapes. The dense Buddha statues create a solemn and sacred atmosphere, which is breathtaking. III. Ticket information 🎟️Ticket price: The ticket price for South Xiangtang Temple Grottoes and North Xiangtang Temple Grottoes is about CNY 40 each, which can be purchased at the ticket window of the scenic area or on online travel platforms. Discount policy: Children under 1.2 meters in height, elderly people over 70 years old, disabled people, etc. can enter for free with valid certificates; elderly people aged 60–69, students, etc. can enjoy a half-price discount. IV. Other tips 💗Visiting time: The scenic area is usually open from 8:00 to 17:00. It is recommended to arrange half a day to visit, visit the North Xiangtang Temple Grottoes in the morning, and go to the South Xiangtang Temple Grottoes in the afternoon. Avoid the peak flow of people, and you can enjoy the art of grottoes more comfortably. Explanation service: There are professional guides in the scenic area to provide explanation services, and the cost is about CNY 100–150/time. You can also rent an electronic guide, and the rent is about CNY 20–30/unit, which helps you to have an in-depth understanding of the historical culture and artistic value of the grottoes. Local food: There are many local specialty restaurants around the scenic area. It is recommended to try Pengcheng Sanxiaguo, which is stewed with meatballs, tofu, kelp, and other ingredients. It has a mellow taste and affordable price, with a per capita consumption of CNY 30–50.