introduce
Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area is located in Xiangyuan County, Shanxi Province, at the western foot of Taihang Mountain and north of Shangdang Basin, 25 kilometers away from the county seat, 60 kilometers away from Changzhi Airport, 40 kilometers away from Taichang Expressway, 35 kilometers away from Lihuo Expressway (under construction), and 20 kilometers away from Taijiao High-speed Railway. Taihang No. 1 Highway is basically completed, and the traffic is very convenient. In ancient times, it was called "the fairy hall and the old hermit". Today, it is a tourist attraction integrating natural scenery, cultural landscape, Faxian culture, historical relics, summer vacation and recuperation.
Xiantang Mountain is known as "Taihang Spirit Mountain", with an altitude of 1100-1725 meters, more than 360 kinds of flowers and trees, and a forest coverage rate of 90%. The air quality and surface water quality meet the national standard, and the environmental noise is zero. reputation.
Xiantang Temple is the crown of scenic spots. The sky ladder stands in front of the gate, the towering peak behind the temple, the spring water lingering inside and outside the temple, surrounded by mountains on all sides, magical and magnificent, it was called "surrounded by Nine Dragons, outstanding people and spirits" in ancient times. Jindengyan, Sheshen Cliff, Tiger's Palm Rock, Undersea Biofossils, Heilong Cave, Zhusha Cave, Guanyin Cave and other strange peaks and caves are in various poses and with different expressions, and are amazingly crafted. The strange pines in Xiantang and the strange trees in Wahuang Palace are the best among the trees, which are rare in the world. Cuiwei Peak, Lingjiu Peak and other peaks are surrounded by picturesque screens, and the natural reclining Buddha looks serene and solemn. Li Jun, a Jinshi of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, said in a poem: "This is the real realm of Penglai, where can I find the fairy hall?"
Xiantang Mountain is full of talents. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the eminent monk Faxian once became a monk here to promote Buddhism. He was the first monk in the history of our country to go to India to learn Buddhist scriptures. He was 230 years earlier than Tang Xuanzang and arrived in the American continent 1080 years earlier than Columbus. He was the ancient "Cultural Envoy on the Silk Road" And the "pioneer", was hailed by Lu Xun as "the backbone of China".
Search for Faxian's footprints, and ask about the famous mountains of the Yuanxiantang. Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area actively responds to the national "Belt and Road" initiative, inherits Faxian's Silk Road culture, and develops and constructs Faxian Memorial Garden, Faxian Westward Silk Road Museum Group, Temple of Wealth, Guanyin Hall, Cableway, and Mountain Gate Visitor Center. Some scenic spots in the ancient building complex of Xiantang Temple have been professionally maintained. There are more than 30 scenic spots in total. Now it is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a national forest park. Xinrui Scenic Spot" and "Changzhi City Patriotic Education Base".
The famous mountain of Xiantang is picturesque in four seasons: in spring, a hundred flowers are blooming, and the sea of flowers is like a tide; With its unique landscape, open attitude and high-quality service, Xiantang Mountain Scenic Area warmly welcomes tourists from all over the world to come for sightseeing!
opening hours
08:00-17:00 all year round
