Just returned from Lao Jun Mountain, a travel destination I was tricked into visiting by social media.

️ Just got back from Lao Jun Mountain and was literally moved to tears by its beauty! Though I was lured there by social media posts, it was absolutely worth every penny~ Here's a practical guide I've put together for you all—save it fast! ✨Attraction Recommendations 🔸Golden Summit Taoist Temple Complex (2,217m above sea level) A Ming-Qing ancient architectural complex surrounded by clouds, like a fairyland ⛅️ Must-visits: Five Mothers Golden Hall, Daode Mansion Best time: Sunrise viewing in the early morning, perfect for blessings 🙏 🔹Ten-Mile Painting Corridor "Reach out to touch the white clouds, feeling like a celestial being" ☁️ The granite peak forest is truly breathtaking! Bring a wide-angle lens Photo tip: Best lighting and fewer crowds before 9 AM 🔸Dream Chasing Valley (23°C in summer) Waterfalls, streams + thousand-year-old ancient trees 🌲 Recommended activities: Summer retreat/autumn foliage viewing Super high photo success rate—a must-visit for fairies! 🔹Laozi Cultural Park Immersive Taoist cultural experience Try the rubbing workshop—both educational and fun 🍜Must-Try Foods 【Three Treasures of Luanchuan】 1️⃣Tofu Banquet (Yishuiwan Hotel) Recommendations: Tofu pudding, crispy tofu (~¥50 per person) 2️⃣Acorn Jelly Refreshing and cool—any stall at the scenic area entrance is good 3️⃣Hutu Noodles ¥10 for a super filling portion! The auntie gives generous servings 🥘Post-Hike Meal Lamb soup at "Old Luoyang Noodle House" Add lamb offal—the broth is incredibly flavorful and warming! 🚗Transport Guide From Luoyang: 🚌Bus: Direct from train station/high-speed rail station (1.5h) 🚗Drive: Navigate to "Laojun Mountain Scenic Area" (2h) 🏡Accommodation Recommendations Mountain-top: 💰¥80 hostel beds (perfect for sunrise viewing) 🌥️Golden Summit homestays (wake up to sea of clouds) Mountain-base: "Yunshang Qiangwei Homestay" (super photogenic!) 🗺️Itinerary Suggestions Day trip: Cable car up → Golden Summit → Ten-Mile Painting Corridor → Cable car down Two-day trip: Day1: Main scenic area Day2: Dream Chasing Valley/Zhaigou hiking descent ⚠️Practical tips: 1️⃣Big temperature difference at summit—bring a jacket 2️⃣Raincoat essential! Weather changes suddenly 3️⃣Wear anti-slip shoes at all costs!!