[Explore the Clouds and Meet Phoenix Mountain in Dandong]
by Aiden Clark11Aiden
Dec 9, 2024
Here is a detailed travel guide to Phoenix Mountain in Dandong:
【Scenic Area Overview】:
⛰️Phoenix Mountain in Dandong is located in Fengcheng, Liaoning Province. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot and is known as the "No. 1 Mountain in Eastern Liaoning."
【Transportation Guide】:
🚅High-speed rail: Get off at Fengcheng East Station, take a taxi for about 13 km, and you can reach the scenic area in about 20 minutes.
🚗Self-driving: Navigate directly to Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area in Dandong. There is a parking lot at the mountain gate with nearly 1,000 parking spaces.
🚍Bus: You can take the Dandong-Fengcheng bus, which departs from the square in front of the station. The return bus from Fengcheng to Dandong departs from the mountain gate of Phoenix Mountain.
🚌Direct bus: There is a direct bus from Dandong to Phoenix Mountain, which goes directly to the scenic area.
【Ticket and Sightseeing Project Prices】:
Peak season (April 1–October 31): CNY 80/person
Off-season (November 1–March 31): CNY 60/person
Sightseeing bus: CNY 10 per section
Cableway: CNY 50 one way
Glass walkway: CNY 5
Glass bridge: CNY 50
Zipline: CNY 40
【Recommended Hiking Route】:
🎉Take the shuttle bus from the Phoenix Mountain Gate to Shanyincheng, Xianren Lake, Phoenix Square, take the cableway to climb the mountain, General Peak, Laoniubei, Glass Walkway, Tianxia Jue, Jianyan, Shenma Peak, Zipline, Heifengkou Walkway, Glass Suspension Bridge, and Dujuanpo Bus Stop.
【Classic Attractions】:
🌊Xianren Lake: Formed by the accumulation of water from Zuixian Creek, the eastern rock wall of the lake has the inscription "Zhishui Renshan" from 1937, which is suitable for enjoying the lake and mountain scenery.
🐮Laoniubei: Known as the most dangerous spot on Phoenix Mountain due to its steepness and unique shape, it is a must-see attraction.
🌬️Heifengkou Walkway: Built on a cliff, it is more than 3,000 meters long and more than 700 meters high, where you can enjoy the scenery while walking in the air.
🌉Glass Walkway and Glass Bridge: Experience the thrill and enjoy the high-altitude scenery.
【Notes】:
The temperature at the top of the mountain is low in spring and winter, so you need to bring a coat and it is best to prepare gloves.
Although there is food for sale in the scenic area, it is recommended to bring more food when climbing to prevent exhaustion.
Some mountain roads are steep, so the elderly and children should do what they can.
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