[2025 Jiexiu Attraction] Travel Guide for Daluo Palace (Updated Mar)

|Explore the Daluo Wonderland. The name of Mianshan Daluo Palace comes from Jie Zitui, a famous hermit in the Spring and Autumn Period. It is said that Jie Zitui once lived in seclusion with his mother in Mianshan and saw the Taoist highest realm "Daluo Wonderland" here, which is "above the Three Purities, there is Yujing Mountain, on the mountain there are seven treasure trees covering the eight directions of Luotian, called Daluo." Daluo Palace is suspended on the cliff of Lion Mountain, 13 stories and 110 meters high, with layers of pavilions, green walls and golden tiles, painted beams and carved columns. The whole palace is carried on the back of a lion, which is lifelike and majestic. The first to seventh floors are five rooms wide, mainly with the Hall of Wealth God, the Hall of Salvation God, the Hall of Three Officials, the Hall of Sixty Yuanchen, the Hall of Doumu, the Hall of Nine Stars, the Hall of Twenty-eight Constellations, the Hall of Lingxiao, the Hall of Three Purities, and the Hall of Five Old Lords. Above the seventh floor are the Hall of All Wonders, the Lecture Altar, the Hall of Chaos, the Hall of All Immortals, and the Sutra Pavilion. The eighth to thirteenth floors are nine rooms wide, with ten dragon columns under the corridor, like the imperial palace in Journey to the West, resplendent and magnificent. There are shuttle buses in the scenic area, or you can choose to walk.

Transportation Guide External Transportation: - If you are flying to Jinzhong, you can fly to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport first. The airport is not far from downtown Jinzhong, and there are many ways to get to downtown Jinzhong, such as airport buses and taxis 🚕. - If you are taking a train, Jinzhong has its own train station, and many trains stop there, making it convenient for you to travel 🚄. - Internal Transportation: - The city has a well-developed bus network that can take you to many attractions, and the fares are cheap 😃. Just prepare some change or pay with your phone. - Taxis are also convenient, but you may encounter traffic jams during peak hours, so remember to plan your time wisely 🕙. Must-visit Attractions - Pingyao Ancient City: This is a World Heritage Site, and it is very well preserved. The Ming and Qing architecture in the ancient city will take you back in time 😲. You can stroll through the streets and alleys of the ancient city and feel the simplicity and tranquility. You can also visit famous attractions such as the Pingyao County Government Office and Rishengchang Bank to learn about ancient commerce and administrative culture 👍. - Qiao Family Courtyard: The famous Qiao Family Courtyard is magnificent, and the exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings are amazing 😍. Here, you can deeply feel the glorious history and family culture of the Jin merchants. - Mianshan Mountain: The scenery is beautiful, with many places that combine natural and cultural landscapes 🤩. For example, Daluo Palace and Yunfeng Temple are worth visiting, and you can experience the feeling of being in a fairyland with clouds and mist on the mountain ✨. Local Food Recommendations - Pingyao Beef: The meat is tender and flavorful, and it is delicious 😋. It is delicious whether eaten directly or in a bun. - Taigu Cake: Sweet but not greasy, crispy and delicious, it is a famous traditional pastry in Jinzhong 🥮. It is also a great souvenir. - Yuci Sausage: It has a unique taste and is slippery. It is delicious with special seasonings 😜. Tips - If you are visiting Pingyao Ancient City, it is best to stay overnight in the ancient city so that you can experience the night scene of the ancient city more deeply 🌙. - The weather in Jinzhong is changeable, so remember to check the weather forecast and bring appropriate clothing before you travel 👚. - When tasting local food, some snacks may be heavy in flavor. If you don't like spicy food or prefer a light taste, remember to tell the owner in advance 😏.

I scored big for Shanxi's cultural tourism | Mian Mountain, you're not promoting it clearly enough❗||Mian Mountain⛰️ might sound unfamiliar, but who doesn't know about Qingming Festival? This mountain is the very birthplace of Jie Zitui's self-immolation and the Qingming and Cold Food Festival! The roads and buildings here are all constructed on cliffs and precipices! 📍Location: Nanhuaizhi Village, Mianshan Town, Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province ⌚Opening hours: 08:00—17:30 🎫Ticket price: 110 RMB per person, shuttle bus 50 RMB per person 🚍Transportation: The scenic area shuttle is very convenient, stopping at all major attractions, with hop-on hop-off service ⭐Elevators: Da Luo Palace (one-way 5 RMB) Zhengguo Temple (one-way 15 RMB) 🚠Jiegong Ridge Cable Car: Upward 35 RMB, Downward 30 RMB 🚡Longji Ridge Cable Car: Upward 35 RMB, Downward 25 RMB 🍱Dining: You can have lunch at the restaurant at the entrance of Shitao Gully, where many people eat instant noodles, and hot water for the noodles is provided. 🌟Tour Route ✅Recommended to take the shuttle directly to the final destination and visit from top to bottom Shuitao Gully/Ancient Vine Valley➡️Qixian Valley➡️Zhengguo Temple➡️Yunfeng Temple➡️Sky Bridge➡️Da Luo Palace➡️Longtou Temple 🌟Attraction Guide 1️⃣Shuitao Gully/Ancient Vine Valley This is the last stop of the bus. It is said that Shuitao Gully requires about three hours for a round trip of 8km, which is quite time-consuming. Since we went during Qingming Festival when the greenery was not lush and time was limited, we didn't go far and turned back. This attraction is mainly natural scenery, which should be great in summer! If you have enough energy and time, it's worth a hike. The Ancient Vine Valley mainly features stone carvings and towering ancient trees, with general scenery. 2️⃣Qixian Valley The second stop of the bus return trip, this area has exciting iron chain climbing, taking about half an hour in total. Then, continue climbing up to see the zodiac sculptures, and after passing them, you can reach the Qixian Valley elevator, which takes about half an hour to reach Jie Zitui's tomb. Then, there is a cableway to go down the mountain back to the entrance of Shuitao Gully service area. 3️⃣Zhengguo Temple You need to take an elevator to reach the tower, with a one-way trip costing 15 RMB per person. After going up, there is a Lingying Tower with steep stairs. Then, it takes about half an hour to walk from Zhengguo Temple, passing the Z-shaped plank road, to the iron chain climbing spot. Turn right and go straight to reach Yunfeng Temple. 4️⃣Yunfeng Temple A classic photo spot in Mian Mountain. The view from the top is stunning, and you can capture the whole panorama from the cave side. There is also a zigzag plank road to climb. 5️⃣Sky Bridge There is a thrilling suspension plank road built on a sheer cliff. You must go up and experience it! 6️⃣Da Luo Palace Built against the mountain, the panoramic view is quite spectacular. It consists of thirteen levels with a total height of 110 meters, praised as the 'Mini Potala Palace'. You can take an elevator up. 7️⃣Longtou Temple It is the first stop when entering the scenic area. There is the only free explanation available, which is worth listening to briefly. In this area, you can climb to the Dragon Head or take the cable car to the front of Jie Zitui's mother and son statue. We didn't go up due to time constraints. ❤️Summary Although Mian Mountain is not widely promoted, it truly lives up to its reputation and is definitely worth the ticket price. You will be repeatedly amazed by the wisdom of the ancients! Finally, welcome everyone to visit Shanxi!

| The scenery I fell in love with at first sight. Shanxi [Mianshan Scenic Area]🔥Must visit It is hidden in the mountains, an underrated 5A-level scenic spot. The buildings and roads all stand on the cliff, and it is also the birthplace of the Qingming Festival (Cold Food Festival). 📍Mianshan Scenic Area, Jinzhong City, Shanxi 🎟Ticket: 155 yuan💰/person (including ticket 50 yuan💰/person) ⏰Time: 8:00-19:00 (1-3 days) 👉There are many cliff B&Bs to choose from in the scenic area 200~400 About ¥ 💰 Self-driving (parking fee 20 yuan💰/car) High-speed rail/train Jiexiu East Station-Jiexiu Bus Station-Bus 302 to Mianshan (bus 5 yuan per person) 👉The Mianshan tourist train goes directly to the top of the scenic spot 💫Outside the scenic area: ✅Yunlouxiang Dandan Noodles🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(must order soft-boiled eggs ✅Kaiyuan Royal Banquet🌟🌟🌟 ✅Guan stuffing candy🌟🌟🌟 ✅You noodles 栲栳栳🌟🌟🌟 📸Must visit attractions: The scenic area has 14 major attractions and more than 360 small attractions. Daluo Palace Tourist Area (Taoist attraction, feels like a small Potala Palace) Yunfeng Temple Tourist Area (Buddhist Attraction) Zhengguo Temple Tourist Area (it costs 15 yuan to take the elevator up, there are more than a dozen fleshy Bodhisattvas you can see) Shuitaogou Tourist Area (8 kilometers in total length, it is recommended to walk a short distance) 💞Wear flat shoes, bring a raincoat, no smoking (lighters will be confiscated), and whisper (the food in the scenic area is more expensive, it is recommended that you eat outside) 👐Overall, two days and one night is a very good experience.