Bai Mountain Project - Mianshan

📍Mianshan is located in Jiexiu, Shanxi Province. It is a branch of the Taiyue Mountain (Huoshan) range that extends northward. The highest peak is 2,566.6 meters above sea level, with a relative height of over 1,000 meters. Mianshan, also known as Jieshan, is named for its long and continuous shape. It is a provincial-level scenic area and the birthplace of the Qingming Festival (Cold Food Festival) in China. 🌸Seasonal Highlights March to April: Spring in Mianshan, return to nature and fitness. May to September: Explore the wonders of nature, escape the summer heat, and enjoy a vacation. October to November: The golden autumn leaves and colorful Mianshan are a feast for the eyes. December to February: Warm winter in Mianshan, where the temperature difference in the same scenic area is huge. Enjoy the ice peaks and jade pillars in Shuitaogou, and the flowers in Longjiling. Celebrate the Spring Festival in Mianshan and enjoy the charm of the new Jin merchants' culture. 🎫Tickets Admission: CNY 110 per person Sightseeing bus: CNY 50 per person Jiegongling Cable Car: CNY 35 per person Longjiling Cable Car: CNY 35 per person 🚖Transportation 1⃣Self-driving: Search for Jiexiu Mianshan Scenic Area on the navigation app, drive to Lingshikou Expressway, and follow the roadside signs for 10 minutes to reach Mianshan Scenic Area. There is a paid parking lot, which costs CNY 30 per day (on holidays). 2⃣Train: Jiexiu Station, about 19 km from Mianshan Scenic Area. You can take Bus 302, which departs on the hour, and costs CNY 5 to reach Mianshan Scenic Area. 3⃣Airport: Taiyuan Wusu Airport, about 152 km from Mianshan Scenic Area. You can take the airport bus to Taiyuan downtown, then take a train/high-speed train to Jiexiu, and finally take a bus or a shuttle bus to Mianshan Scenic Area. ✅Main Attractions🌄Main Attractions Longtou Temple: The bell of the ancient temple echoes through history. Daluo Palace: A treasure of Taoist culture. Yunfeng Temple: The wonder of Baofu Rock and the tranquility of the ancient temple. Shuitaogou: Waterfalls and springs, a symphony of nature. 📍Mianshan Hiking Routes 🚶‍♂One-day Hiking Route Longtou Temple → Daluo Palace → Tianqiao → Zhujia'ao → Yunfeng Temple → Zhengguo Temple → Xixian Valley → Shuitaogou Start from Longtou Temple, feel the solemnity and tranquility of the ancient temple, then go to Daluo Palace to experience the mystery of Taoist culture, pass through Tianqiao and Zhujia'ao, and reach Yunfeng Temple to feel the weight of the ancient temple, the tranquility of Zhengguo Temple, the beauty of Xixian Valley, and finally end the day at Shuitaogou to experience the agility of water and the grandeur of the mountain. 🚶‍♀Two-day Hiking Route Day 1: Longtou Temple → Daluo Palace → Tianqiao → Zhujia'ao → Yunfeng Temple On the first day, start from Longtou Temple, shuttle through the splendor of Daluo Palace, the steepness of Tianqiao, the tranquility of Zhujia'ao, and finally end at Yunfeng Temple to feel the sediment of history. Day 2: Zhengguo Temple → Xixian Valley → Shuitaogou → Guteng Valley → Return On the second day, start from Zhengguo Temple, pass through the freshness of Xixian Valley, the magnificence of Shuitaogou, the mystery of Guteng Valley, and finally return. The two-day trip will let you experience the nature and culture of Mianshan in depth. 📝Tips Wear comfortable hiking shoes to make your steps lighter. Bring enough water and snacks to replenish your energy. Bring sun protection and rain gear to cope with the changing weather. Choose the right route according to your physical strength and time.