Has the wind of Lvliang, Shanxi blown to you yet?


❤️Recommended attractions:
1. Qikou Ancient Town🏛️
Open all day
Must-try foods: Lao Jie Wantuan (better with mustard), Yellow River Catfish Soup

2. Bei Wudang Mountain⛰️
Opening hours: 6:00–18:00
Tickets: CNY 48
Featured views: Wind-moving stone on the mountaintop, natural stone scenery of a tortoise and snake matching wits
Recommended items to bring: Telephoto lens
Nearby attractions: Former Residence of Yu Chenglong

3. Pangquangou Forest Park🌳
Opening hours: 8:00–16:30 (reservations required)
Recommended activities:
- Hiking on the stream trail in Badagou
- Pangquangou rafting (open in May, reservations required 3 days in advance)

4. First Bend of the Yellow River🏞️
Opening hours: 8:30–18:00 (reservations required)
Best experience:
- Overlooking the 180° turn of the Yellow River from the mountaintop viewing platform
- Drone aerial photography (available for rent in the scenic area)
Recommended time: After 3pm, when there are fewer people and better light

5. Zetian Shengmu Temple🛕
Opening hours: 8:30–17:30
Tickets: Free
Hidden attraction: Fenghuang Terrace behind the temple offers a distant view of Wenshui County

6. Anguo Temple🕍
Opening hours: 8:00–18:00
Tickets: CNY 10
Featured experiences:
- Dragon Spring water from the back mountain can be collected
- Photograph the Five Dragon Wall and the Chinese Scholar Tree in the same frame

Recommended foods: 😍😍😍
1. Wantuan (with mustard)
2. Yellow River Catfish Soup
3. Shanxi Aged Vinegar
4. Daoxiaomian
5. Pingyao Beef

Travel tips: ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
1. May–October is the best time to visit
2. There is a large temperature difference in the mountains, so it is recommended to bring a coat
3. Reservations are required for some attractions
4. Prepare cash for unexpected needs
5. Respect local customs

Transportation recommendations: 🚗🚗
1. Taiyuan is a transportation hub, so it is recommended to start from here
2. You can choose to charter a car or take a long-distance bus between attractions
3. Pay attention to safe driving on mountain roads

Special reminders: ❣️❣️
1. Protect cultural relics and historic sites
2. Pay attention to the opening hours of the scenic area
3. Bring sunscreen
4. Prepare comfortable hiking shoes

Post by ValtteriSaraste | May 4, 2025

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