[2025 Jingxing County Attraction] Travel Guide for Mt Cangyan Scenic Area (Updated May)

The first time I learned about Cangyan Mountain was at the end of Ang Lee's movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', where the rebellious Yu Jiaolong leaps off the bridge into the bottomless abyss. Although the movie depicts the location as Wudang Mountain, the actual filming site is Cangyan Mountain in Hebei, 800 kilometers away. · Starting from Shijiazhuang, it takes more than 2 hours to drive. I have to say that Hebei is really low-key. Even during the National Day holiday, this treasure scenic spot is not crowded. · The Cangyan Mountain scenic area is actually built around the national protected Fuqing Temple, an ancient temple with a history of over 1,400 years. The main buildings are the Princess Nanyang Shrine, including the meditation rooms, ancient temples, pavilions, and steles built along the mountain, most of which are relics from the Ming and Qing dynasties. · When we went, the Cangyan Mountain cableway was not open, so we hiked the entire route, taking a large loop. The intensity was not high, some sections were steep, but the distance was not long. 🎒Route: Mountain Gate - Wanxian Hall - Qiaolou Hall - Guandi Temple - Princess Shrine - Princess Tomb - Bodhisattva Peak - Jade Emperor Peak - East Heaven Gate - Mountain Gate. ⏰Time: 3 hours+ · ✅Wanxian Hall: Built in the Ming Dynasty, it is a Buddhist hall that integrates Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. According to the stele, it was once part of a palace complex. ✅Qiaolou Hall: The highlight of Fuqing Temple and the soul of Cangyan Mountain, it is known as one of the three hanging temples in China. It is said that the stone bridge part of Qiaolou Hall was built in the Sui Dynasty, slightly earlier than the Zhaozhou Bridge. The main hall was rebuilt during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, featuring a two-story pavilion with golden glazed tiles and red pillars spanning the cliffs, each showing its splendor. ✅Guandi Temple: The view of Qiaolou Hall is better from here, where you can capture the waterfall below and the steep peaks. If you want to take photos of people, you can go to the nearby Shuo Fa Danger Platform, where a small platform is suitable for group photos. ✅Princess Shrine: The main hall of Fuqing Temple, built on the edge of a cliff. It is said that Princess Nanyang lived here. The shrine is three rooms wide and one room deep, with a single-eaved hip roof of yellow and green glazed tiles. In the center of the shrine sits a colored statue of Princess Nanyang, with four standing maidens on each side, all vividly lifelike and presumably original. Next to the shrine is a scripture tower, estimated to be no earlier than the Jin Dynasty. ✅Princess Tomb: The Princess Nanyang stele is known as the Three Emperors' Aunt in folklore, and it is said that she passed away here. The main buildings have been rebuilt in recent years. Unexpectedly, this tomb has an underground palace, which is slightly eerie, and the statues covered with quilts inside gave me a fright. ✅Bodhisattva Peak: Built in the Ming Dynasty, the current structure is a recent reconstruction and is the largest temple complex in Cangyan Mountain, but that's about it. ✅Jade Emperor Peak: Built in the Ming Dynasty, all recent reconstructions, can be skipped if time is short. ✅East Heaven Gate: Located directly opposite Qiaolou Hall, you can capture the relationship between Qiaolou Hall and the surrounding mountains, but you need a telephoto lens. · 🏠Name | Cangyan Mountain 🎫Ticket | 65 yuan ⛳Address | Cangyan Mountain Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City 🚗Transport | Navigate to 'Cangyan Mountain Scenic Area'

**🏞️【One-day tour guide to Cangyan Mountain｜Explore the suspended wonders of the "Taihang Secret Realm"】✨** ✨ **Morning: Hanging Ancient Temple + Millennium Wonders** 📍 **Qiaolou Temple**: Check in at one of the three largest hanging temples in China! The 15-meter stone bridge spans a 100-meter abyss. The double-story pavilion on the bridge has red eaves and golden tiles, like a "fairy pavilion in the sky". The classic scene of Jade Fox jumping off the cliff in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed here. Climbing up to the palace and overlooking the canyon, you will feel the shock. 📍 **Bijian Lingtan**: Wander in the dense sandalwood forest, where tree roots entwine around boulders, trunks are hollow enough for people to fit in, and the thousand-year-old tree kings are shaped like dragons and tigers. Take forest-themed photos amidst the mottled light and shadows. ✨ **Afternoon: Pilgrimage to Qibai + Cultural Exploration** 📍 **Ancient Cypress Pilgrimage**: Tens of thousands of Thuja sutchuenensis and Sedge cypresses collectively "worship" the Nanyang Princess Temple. Regardless of whether they are upside down or sideways, they all point in the same direction, which is a natural mystery. 📍 **Nanyang Princess Temple**: Listen to the legend of the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui becoming a nun, see the Ming Dynasty painted mural "Princess Saving the World", and watch the wind chimes on the eaves ringing in the wind, with a distant Zen atmosphere. 📍 **Fuqing Temple**: Climb the 360-step "Hanging Stairs to the Clouds" stone steps and feel the artistic conception of "the temple has no lights but relies on the moon to illuminate, and the mountain gate is not locked but waits for the clouds to seal". The white marble Buddha statues and cliff carvings in the temple tell of the thousand-year incense. 🍜 **Must-try food**: • Jingxing Clay Oven Baked Pancakes (crispy and salty) | Farmer's Iron Pot Stew (Seasonal Vegetables from the Mountains) • Hidden ways to play: Drink Scutellaria baicalensis tea in the teahouse at the foot of the mountain to clear away heat and relieve summer heat. 🚗 **Traffic Tips**: • **From Shijiazhuang**: Take the Weishui bus from Xiwang Bus Station → transfer to Cangyan Mountain Expressway (about 2.5 hours), or drive to the "Cangyan Mountain" exit of Beijing-Kunming Expressway (1.5 hours direct access). • **Tickets**: 65 yuan (half price for students/seniors), 25 yuan for a one-way cable car. It is recommended to enter the park before 8 am to avoid crowds. 💡 **Niche gameplay**: • In autumn, climb "Lufeng Sunset" to see the golden peaks of Taihang Mountain; in winter, after snow, the Hanging Temple looks like a jade palace, and the fairy atmosphere is doubled. • Stay overnight in a B&B in the scenic area, watch the starry sky, and listen to the sound of pine trees in the valley.

Recently, the reputation of the movie "Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King" continues to ferment. Everyone has started to bring their own "microscope" to watch the movie. There are many "scenery" and "elements" in the movie. There are also similar ones in Jingxing, Shijiazhuang, Hebei. Let's take a look~ 🌈Ceramic Water Town Jingxing hides a place similar to Chentangguan - Ceramic Water Town. The Gantao River and the Mianman River meet here, and the ancient kilns, ancient porcelain, and ancient villages are integrated and reflect each other. Enjoy a quiet time here, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 🌈Tianchang Song Dynasty Ancient City In the film, the walls of Chentangguan stand tall and majestic, with layers of heavy gray bricks and stones, carrying the heavy responsibility of protecting the area. The old city wall of Tianchang Song Ancient City spans ancient and modern times. It was once a military stronghold, witnessing the joys and sorrows of countless heroes; it is also a microcosm of ancient economic prosperity, with bricks and tiles engraved with the glory and vicissitudes of the past. 🌈Jinshan Natural Ecological Scenic Area In the film, Taiyi Zhenren, Nezha, and Ao Bing went to Kunlun Mountain, and the fairyland where they practiced along the way was misty. Jinshan Natural Ecological Scenic Area is famous for its blue lakes, lush forests and strange peaks. It has layers of original secondary forests and lush flowers and plants all over the mountains. The iron chain bridge flying in the air makes people feel like walking among the clouds and being in a fairyland. 🌈Qiaolou Palace in Cangyan Mountain In the film, Taiyi Zhenren takes Nezha to Yuxu Palace in Kunlun Mountain to participate in the "immortal assessment". The overall design of the palace follows tradition and is ingeniously conceived. It is a traditional Chinese courtyard-style building complex. Qiaolou Temple, located on Cangyan Mountain in Jingxing County, is one of the three largest hanging temples in China. A building was built on the bridge, the clouds flew and the building moved, and a palace was built inside the building. Look up at the line of blue sky, and look down at the abyss. "The thousand-foot-high rainbow bridge becomes faintly visible, and the light of the sky and the clouds fly with the building." 🌈Duanzhuang Qingyi Garden In the film, the place where the bodies of Nezha and Ao Bing were recreated, the pond is full of lotus flowers. You can also enjoy the natural beauty of lotus flowers at the Qingyi Garden in Duanzhuang, Jingxing County. In the breeze, the large green lotus leaves and the pink lotus flowers complement each other. 🌈Zhanghewan Reservoir In the film, Chentangguan has a pure and clean lotus pond wonderland, and Jingxing also has the same secret place - Zhanghewan Reservoir. The lake is like a sapphire inlaid in the mountains. The lake surface is as clear as a mirror all year round, and the lakeside is lush with green plants, which is romantic and beautiful. 🌈Longfeng Mountain The waterfall and pond in Shen Gongbao’s hometown are beautiful. The Longfeng Mountain in Jingxing is equally impressive, with towering rock walls, entwined ancient vines, lush trees, and a harmonious coexistence of trees and rocks. 🌈Others In the film, the blazing "Flame Mountain" under Nezha's feet is shocking, but Jingxing uses another kind of "fiery red" to interpret the beauty of the world. The blacksmith fire in Luozhuang, the fire meteors in Beiguan Village, the fire dragon fighting in Nanliangdu, the flowing light and flames, and the fireworks. The fireworks in Jingxing are unique and colorful!

Cangyan Mountain Scenic Area is located in Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot integrating natural scenery, historical culture, and religious culture. This place is not only famous for its reputation of "the Five Great Mountains are embraced in one mountain, and the Taihang peaks are the only Cangyan", but also attracts countless tourists for its unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. It has become the filming location for "Black Myth: Wukong" and the 1986 version of "Journey to the West". Cangyan Mountain has a profound historical and cultural heritage. It was first built in the Sui Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,400 years. This place is not only a Buddhist holy place, but also has an indissoluble bond with Princess Nanyang, the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui. According to legend, Princess Nanyang once became a nun here and spent 62 years there. Therefore, Cangyan Mountain is also revered as the place where the "Holy Mother of Cangshan" practiced. The natural scenery of Cangyan Mountain is famous for being "majestic, strange, beautiful, dangerous and secluded". The scenic area is full of towering peaks, rugged rocks, deep ravines, ancient trees, clear springs and blue lakes, forming a beautiful picture that is as poetic as a painting. Among them, the "Sixteen Scenic Spots of Cangyan" such as "Bijian Lingtan", "Yinya Stone Milk", "Cliff Embedded Pearls", "Lufeng Sunset", "Mountainside Beautiful Cypress", and "Qiaokai Biemian" are the most famous. [Star]【Main attractions】 [One] Qiaolou Hall: The landmark building of Cangyan Mountain, one of the three largest hanging temples in China. It towers over cliffs hundreds of feet high, looking up at a line of blue sky and down at the abyss, it is an architectural miracle. [Two] Fuqing Temple: This ancient temple has a history of more than 1,600 years. The buildings in the temple are quaint and antique, making it a great place for tourists to visit and take photos. [Three] White Sandalwood Tree: One of the “Three Wonders” of Cangyan Mountain, the tree roots are exposed, entwined around huge rocks, and have various shapes. [Four] Princess Temple: Built to commemorate Princess Nanyang, it is an important cultural relic of Cangyan Mountain. [Trunk]【Tourism Information】 [1:00]Opening hours: 07:30-17:30. [Purse] Ticket price: 65 yuan (58 yuan for online booking). [Bus] [Transportation Guide] [CarFront] Self-driving: Starting from downtown Shijiazhuang, the drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, and navigate to the "Cangyan Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot". [Tramcar] Public transportation: You can take a train or long-distance bus to Jingxing County, and then transfer to the bus to Cangyan Mountain. With its unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, Cangyan Mountain has become a tourist destination not to be missed. Whether you are climbing the mountain to enjoy the view or exploring ancient temples, you can have a different travel experience here.

In Shijiazhuang, there is a place that is neither a scenic area nor a tourist attraction, but it has fewer people and more beautiful scenery than a scenic area. This is Cangyan Mountain, known as the "No. 1 Scenic Spot in Yanzhao." Here, you can find continuous mountains, deep canyons, ancient plank roads, and temples and pavilions hidden among the mountains and rivers. Here, you can stroll along the ancient road, watch the clouds and mist in the mountains, and listen to the gurgling streams. You can also climb the Qianchizhuang, pass through the Taibai Niche on the cliff, and feel the boldness and unrestrainedness of ancient literati and poets. Of course, if you are lucky enough, you can also see the famous scenery of Cangyan Mountain - Biyu Fairy Bridge. The waterfall cascades down from the hundred-zhang cliff, forming a beautiful rainbow across the mountains under the sunlight. When do you want to come to see such beautiful scenery?

| The bridge spans thousands of feet among the cliffs, and the buildings are dancing with flying clouds and the sky is magnificent. Cangyan Mountain is located in Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China. Cangyan Mountain, that majestic peak, stands on the earth like a giant, reaching into the sky. Its majesty makes people feel awe. The Bridge Tower Hall is like a bright pearl embedded in the cliffs, flying over a thousand-foot deep ravine. The perfect integration of the bridge and the tower is so ingenious that it makes people marvel. transportation routes Self-driving: Start from downtown Shijiazhuang, follow the Shijiazhuang-Taiwan Expressway to the Jingxing exit, and then go to Cangyan Mountain Scenic Area, which takes about 1 hour. Tickets for the scenic spot: 65 yuan. The whole journey is on foot. It takes a large loop. The intensity is not very high. Some sections of the road are steep, but the distance is not long. Tour route: Shanmen - Wanxian Hall - Bridge Hall - Guandi Temple - Princess Temple - Princess Tomb - Bodhisattva Summit - Jade Emperor Summit - Dongtian Gate - Mountain Gate. Time taken: about 3 hours Bridge Tower Hall: one of the "Three Wonders" of Cangyan Mountain and one of the three major hanging temples in my country. natural scenery Bijian Lingtan: one of the sixteen sceneries in Cangyan Mountain. Ancient Cypress Pilgrimage: Tens of thousands of 4,000-year-old thuja, sand cypress, and cedar trees grow on the cliffs in various shapes. Yanguan Suocui: After passing the Jiulong Pond, you can see the winding paths leading to secluded mountains and cliffs, lush green cages, misty mist, as if they are locked in the rock pass, and the scenery is like a fairyland. The artistic conception of "Lancui Suoyao Palace". Fengquan washes jade: White Crane Spring passes around the mountain. There are pebbles on the river beach. The stream is clear. The breeze blows on the water, causing microwaves to sway. Under the sunlight, it shines brightly and reflects the mountains and rivers. Hanging Ladder Cloud: There are towering cliffs and cliffs facing each other. There are 365 stone steps leading up and down. Beads embedded in the cliff: There are large black stones embedded in the cliff on the Linggong Temple, which are called water-avoiding beads. Sunset on Lufeng: On Xianglufeng, facing the Princess Temple, there stands a stone incense burner with three stone incense pillars standing on it. Mountainside cypresses: On the cliffs of Cangyan Mountain, there are layers of cypresses and thousand-year-old cypresses in various shapes. Yin Cliff Stone Milk: There are several large stone niches in the quiet area of ​​Yin Cliff, where the cliff wall shrinks inward and the cliff top is abrupt. Inside are stalactites of various shapes and colors. Awakening to Other Heavens: Also known as Nantianmen, you can enter the grotto and climb up the steps to reach Nantianmen.

Cangyan Mountain in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, is one of the filming locations for "Black Myth: Wukong". The most shocking thing about Cangyan Mountain is the Bridge Tower Hall hanging above the cliff. This is my second time to Cangyan Mountain. I brought my 60-year-old father with me. My father said that he had been here when he was very young. He was timid and afraid of heights. He didn't dare to go up the steep steps of the sky. Today, I am older. I followed my father and supported him, climbing the steps step by step. Halfway through, my father looked back from time to time. He was originally timid and complained: "Go down, I'm scared, it's too high!" Think about it, if there is a chance, I should take my parents out for a walk. Even if they have money and free time after working hard all their lives, they may feel powerless. The Cangyan Mountain Visitor Center has been renovated in the past two years. It is now a very impressive hall. It takes a few minutes to take a shuttle bus through the hall to the foot of the mountain. The climbing distance is not too much. It takes about 1 hour to climb to the top of the mountain. There is a princess tomb on the top of the mountain. It is said that a sister of Emperor Yang of Sui became a monk here, and there is also her underground palace. Cangyan Mountain is indeed a place worth visiting again and again around Shijiazhuang. #Shijiazhuang #Cangyan Mountain #Black Myth Wukong Filming Location

In the Tongtian Cave, I passed through a not-so-long pitch-black cave staircase. After exiting the cave, I rested for a moment at the corner, had some food, and then continued walking forward🙇 . There is another slightly steeper staircase from this section, and this path is unique. In addition to being steep, the rocks on both sides are arranged in an orderly manner like a series of stools. . If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have rested and eaten at the exit of Tongtian Cave, because not only is there a place to sit here, but you can also bask in the sun☀️ . At the end of this path, there are two small stone lions displayed above, and this staircase is also enhanced by the presence of these two lions🧐 . After walking up this path, there is a very large temple gate with two even more majestic stone lions in front of it🦁. Their imposing appearance is incomparable to the two below🧐 . The long mane of the stone lions made me even more delighted because it really resembles the lions from the 'Man and Nature' show I loved watching as a child. . So I started my happy time here. Don't be fooled by the photos; it was incredibly difficult to climb up. It's much taller than it looks. Normally, I couldn't climb up at all. I had to slowly move up using the wall behind me. It took many attempts to capture this landscape. . This was the first time in my life riding a lion, and it was quite emotional🧐 (although it's a stone lion, it's still a lion🦁😁). . After checking in from the stone lion, I turned my head and looked forward to see the plaque. It turns out this is the Nanyang Princess Temple. I saw the mark of the Princess Tomb on the map earlier; it should be inside this temple🧐 . After checking in at the temple gate, I was ready to go in and take a look. Just two steps in, I saw the statues of the two door gods on the left and right inside the temple, which are the white statues of Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong. After seeing this, I felt that the TV dramas really beautified them too much.. . After passing the door gods and officially entering the temple to check in, the staff also started to accompany me. As I mentioned before, each temple in Cangyan Mountain has at least one staff member. As soon as tourists enter, they will follow them. The purpose is to prevent you from taking pictures of the statues inside, so I always tell them first that I will only take pictures of the characters outside and not go inside. . The order in which I checked in here was Xianmu Hall, Laomu Hall, Sanhuanggu Hall, Dabeihuanggu Treasure Hall, and above this plaque, there was also a sign for the Ciyu Hall. . This place was established during the Sui and Tang dynasties, but it was rebuilt later. Otherwise, we wouldn't see the architecture from such a distant era as we do now🤷‍♂️

After turning right at the turning point, I arrived at Xuanhui Peak. Although the name here sounds like a mountain, it is actually a house building. I don't know if it is open during the peak season. In winter, when there are few people, many buildings are closed and there are many closed buildings with yellow padlocks on them🔒 The scenery in front of Xuanhui Peak is really remarkable. On the left is the mountain rock, on the right is the house building, and in the middle is a very beautiful stone gate. There is a triangle above the stone gate. There seem to be many statues of people in this triangle frame. They look lifelike even from a distance🧐 The most important thing is that I think the reason why it is designed with this triangular top is that it is beautiful on the one hand and forms a perfect intersection with the rock above on the other hand. After passing this stone gate, we started to move forward. On the way, we met a few people coming down the mountain and this towering staircase. When we asked them at first, they said they didn’t go up because they said they couldn’t get to the top of the mountain from here and had to come down and climb the mountain again🙇 At that time, I also thought it was okay not to go, so I just walked straight ahead. But the more I walked, the more I felt something was wrong because I seemed to have seen this place on the map below. There was a saying that Weitai might be here🧐 . So I turned back and decided to go up to have a look. After all, this Zhuo Wei Terrace is very famous. It is said that it is the place where the princess preached, so it was named Zhuo Wei Terrace. As for the dangerous platform, there is no need to say much. Just look at the steep steps and you will know that this is the most dangerous section of Cangyan Mountain. In fact, it is much more dangerous than the photos taken, so few people go up. You can choose to go up or not on this road, because you can still reach the top of the mountain even if you don’t go up, so this may be the reason why most people don’t go up. But I decided it was worth going up because I like adventure and I also want to see what the top of this so-called tens of meters high dangerous platform looks like. With this question in mind, I climbed up the steps. When I got to the top, I really saw a dangerous platform. This huge rock looked very dangerous from below, not to mention that I had to climb up later. 🧐 At this moment, I remembered the words "Jue𪩘 Huilan" written on the round gate when I came here. Isn't that referring to this place? The guardrails built around the dangerous platform also guarantee the safety of tourists to a great extent. They also provide a safety guarantee while climbing the dangerous area👍 For those who like the experience of mountain climbing, this is a place you can’t miss🧐 After looking around the rocks of Fawei Terrace, I finally found a stairway on one side that could lead me up🧐 . I slowly climbed up the steps to the top of this big rock. The scenery above was endless and gave me a lot of shock. As the saying goes, you can see far from a height. On the highest point of this Shuowei Terrace, I can see the distant mountains on the opposite side. There is also a stone tablet of Cangyan Mountain on the dangerous platform🧐 and the beautiful mountain peaks in front of you are dazzling😎 There are also some prayer strips outside the guardrails. These are the beautiful landscapes on the Fawei Terrace of Cangyan Mountain. I checked in at every angle on the Fawei Terrace. Not missing any scenery was my happiest moment😁

After coming up from the cliff road, I arrived above the Bridge Tower Hall and started my check-in mode here. . The building of Qiaolou Hall is still very shocking. The shocking part is not the hall itself, but the fact that it is a building built on an arch bridge on a cliff of dozens of feet. And the angle is in the middle of the cliffs on both sides, which is remarkable. There is also a stone next to the sign of Qiaolou Hall where you can stand on it. However, the two photos are not very ideal. The people are on both sides and the middle is not captured. 😐 . Moreover, this Qiaolou Temple is also the official choice route for climbing Cangyan Mountain. There are two climbing routes to choose from (but the roads are also under construction 😓) . At that time, I chose to turn sideways because when I looked at the map below, I saw that turning left at the fork in the road was the way to the top of Nantianmen, and turning right was a lot of scenic spots. I thought I would reach the top first and then visit these scenic spots when I came down. . But when I was almost halfway there, I asked the staff and found out that I was not walking towards Nantianmen, but the route with more scenic spots. Then I understood that the left turn on the map was actually a right turn, and the right side on the map was actually the left side, just like looking in a mirror. It seems that I should look at the map less in the future and just go wherever I go. 😓 . On the road where I turned left, I got in close contact with the rock and checked in. I just felt that this place was very beautiful. There were also fonts carved on the rock. However, I couldn’t recognize the four words here no matter how hard I tried. It’s simply impossible to translate. What kind of font is this? 😓 . Go up along this road and you will reach the Jue𪩘 Huilan. This Jue𪩘 Huilan is a very admirable place. However, the scenery is on the top and the place we are at now is just a sign with Jue𪩘 Huilan engraved on it. If we want to see this scenery, we have to continue exploring forward😁 . When I entered the gate of the courtyard, it was like entering a maze. I kept turning left and right, and all kinds of buildings began to appear in front of me. . The first thing I saw when I came in was this dressing building. Of course, I didn’t know where this place was at first because I couldn’t understand the words on it. Not only I couldn’t understand it, I believe everyone couldn’t understand this font either😓 . Fortunately, the name of this place is on the sign at the bottom left of this dressing building. I only knew it was called the dressing building after seeing this sign. This kind of sign is really great. It not only shows the font style above, but also allows tourists to identify the name of the building here through the sign below. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone🧐 . After turning right from the dressing building, I came to the Xieshan Stone House. This round door made of red bricks gave me a good impression. The door is also red. The surrounding walls also have an ancient feel. It is a very good paradise. The only regret is that this door cannot be entered, so I can only look at it from the outside. 🙇 . Next, keep walking forward from this Xieshan Stone House and then turn around and you will come to the house of Dayi Cantian. There are two red lanterns hanging outside the house, which is very beautiful. When you check in here, you can also see a large area of ​​the mountain, which means that this road should be almost out. 🧐 (And there is a toilet on the right side of Dayi Cantian, which is at the corner) . If you keep walking forward through Dayi Cantian, you will get closer and closer to the exit. There are two landscapes here that are worth mentioning. One is a small Buddha statue in the small red house in front (that is, the small red house under the mountain in front 🧐). It is a very special small golden Buddha statue. It’s just that I didn’t take a picture of it due to the angle 😓 . The stone tablet next to it is engraved with the words "Twists and turns in heaven and earth", which gives people a fairy-like feeling. . But I think compared to these two little things, the mountain above is more eye-catching because there are honeycomb-like caves like those in Danxia Mountain and Longhu Mountain.

I first learned about Cangyan Mountain from the ending of Ang Lee's movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', where the rebellious Yu Jiaolong leaps from the bridge into the misty abyss. Although the place in the movie is Wudang Mountain, the actual filming location is Cangyan Mountain in Hebei, 800 kilometers away. · It takes over 2 hours to drive from Shijiazhuang, following the grand and robust Taihang Mountains and Gantao River. It must be said that Hebei is really low-key, such a treasure of a scenic spot, even during the National Day holiday, is not too crowded. · The Cangyan Mountain scenic area is actually based on the ancient temple of Fuqing Temple, which has a history of over 1400 years. The main structure is the Princess Nanyang Shrine, including the Zen rooms, ancient temples, pavilions, and steles built along the mountain, most of which are relics from the Ming and Qing dynasties. · When we went, the Cangyan Mountain cable car was not open, and we hiked the whole way, taking a big loop. The intensity was not too great, some sections were steep, but the journey was not long. 🎒Route: Mountain Gate - Wanshian Hall - Qiaolou Hall - Guandi Temple - Princess Shrine - Princess Tomb - Bodhisattva Peak - Jade Emperor Peak - East Heaven Gate - Mountain Gate. ⏰Time: 3 hours+ · ✅Wanshian Hall: Built during the Ming dynasty, it is a Buddhist hall that integrates Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. According to the stele, it was once part of a palace complex. It was under renovation when we visited, so it was of average interest, but there were several old steles in the stele pavilion in front, and we unexpectedly found a damaged provincial protected stele. ✅Qiaolou Hall: The crowning touch of Fuqing Temple and the soul of Cangyan Mountain, it is known as one of China's three major hanging temples. The stone bridge part of Qiaolou Hall is said to be built during the Sui dynasty, slightly earlier than the Zhaozhou Bridge. The main hall was rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty, a two-story double-eaved pavilion-style building with a golden glazed tile roof and vermilion columns spanning between two steep cliffs, each displaying splendor. ✅Guandi Temple: Here, leaning against the railing and looking back at Qiaolou Hall offers a better view, allowing you to capture the waterfall below and the steep peaks. If you want to take photos with people, you can go to the nearby Fa Wei Platform, climb up to a small platform that is great for group photos. ✅Princess Shrine: The main hall of Fuqing Temple, built on the edge of a cliff, is said to have been the residence of Princess Nanyang. The shrine is three bays wide and one bay deep, with a single-eaved Xieshan-style yellow-green glazed roof. Inside the shrine, in the middle of the three niches, sits a colored sculpture of Princess Nanyang, with four standing musicians on each side, each with a different expression, lifelike, probably all original sculptures. In addition, the murals about the story of Princess Nanyang inside the shrine are also worth seeing. Next to the shrine is a sutra pagoda, which does not appear to be earlier than the Jin dynasty. ✅Princess Tomb: Commonly known as 'Three Empress Dowager' among the locals, it is said that Princess Nanyang passed away here. The main structures have been rebuilt in recent years, and unexpectedly, this tomb even has an underground palace, with a slightly eerie atmosphere, startled by the covered statues inside. ✅Bodhisattva Peak: Built during the Ming dynasty, what we see today has been rebuilt in recent years. It is the largest temple complex in Cangyan Mountain, but that's about it. Inside, there's even a nonsensical female corpse exhibition. From the cliffs outside Bodhisattva Peak, you can overlook the Qiaolou Hall area, where three single-arch stone bridges are embedded like flying rainbows between the steep cliffs on both sides, a magnificent sight. ✅Jade Emperor Peak: Built during the Ming dynasty, all have been rebuilt in recent years, can be skipped if time is short. ✅East Heaven Gate: This is the position directly opposite Qiaolou Hall, where you can photograph the relationship between Qiaolou Hall and the surrounding mountains, but a telephoto lens is needed. · 🏠Name | Cangyan Mountain 🎫Ticket | 65 RMB ⛳Address | Cangyan Mountain Town, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City 🚗Transportation | Navigate to 'Cangyan Mountain Scenic Area' directly

Cangyan Mountain⛰️ All the way, the greenery is full of eyes, you will meet enthusiastic uncles who sell mountain apricots on the street, and many quaint small shops that have not been seen for many years.

#2024wish Going to China last October was my trip of a lifetime for three reasons: *-* my homestay teacher for the Chinese language course became my older sister, who also taught me guqin, Baduanjin, took me to the dentist and hairdresser, and is still my teacher via WeChat lessons; *-* for the first time I could visit the land of my ancestors after learning Chinese for three years at uni, and I did it alone, without any tours; *-* I bought a beautiful violin from a Luthier in Suzhou, and got it back to Australia safely in a violin case I remodelled to fit in the airplane cabin rack! Even though it is a backup violin, it is beautiful and brilliant in sound. The crack "Chinese-made junk" couldn't be more wrong.

Autumn 🍁

Autumn leaves, caves and glass bridge 🍁