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The following is a Ctrip travel guide for Lingtong Scenic Area: Lingtong Scenic Area in Zhangzhou, Fujian, is renowned for its perilous, wondrous, elegant, and secluded features. It is a tourist destination that integrates natural scenery and cultural landscapes. The following travel guide for Lingtong Scenic Area will help you better appreciate its charm. Preliminary Preparations - Identification: Bring a valid ID, such as your resident identity card. If you need to purchase discount tickets, remember to bring relevant documents, such as a student ID or senior citizen's card. - Clothing: Comfortable athletic or hiking shoes are recommended. Wear light and breathable clothing and bring sunscreen in the summer. Dress warmly in winter and bring a thick coat. - Other items: Prepare your phone, camera, charger, portable power bank, umbrella or raincoat, common medications, etc. You can also bring some snacks for energy and sufficient drinking water. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Navigate directly to the Lingtong Scenic Area parking lot. There are multiple parking lots in the scenic area. Try to park in the uppermost parking lot to reduce walking distance. - Public transportation: First, arrive in Zhangzhou. At Zhangzhou West Bus Station, take a bus to Daxi. Then, take a van or motorcycle from Daxi Station to the foot of the mountain. Attractions - Seven Peaks of Lingtong: Composed of seven main peaks and thirty-six smaller peaks, including Lion Peak, Purple Cloud Peak, Jade Screen Peak, Resting Cloud Peak, Sky-holding Peak, Big Hat Peak, and Small Hat Peak. Each peak soars into the clouds, creating a magnificent spectacle. - Eighteen Scenic Spots of Lingtong: Including Chrysanthemum Leading the Way, Three Insects Fighting, Tiger Guarding the Gorge, Nine Carp Facing the Sky, etc. Each spot is vivid and full of the wonders of nature. - Lingtong Temple: Built in a natural cave, covered by a huge rock above and a cliff below, the temple is situated in a precarious location. Here, you can pray for blessings, make wishes, and experience a rich religious atmosphere. Tour Routes - Leisure sightseeing route: Take the sightseeing bus from the main gate to Lingtong Temple, admire the temple's architecture and surrounding scenery, take photos, and then stroll along the relatively flat trails, enjoying the unique rocks and mountain forests along the way. - Hiking and adventure route: Start climbing from the Lion Peak sign, pass Sky-holding Peak, and finally reach Lingtong Rock. This route has four completely vertical sections of artificial steel ladders, requiring a certain level of physical fitness and hiking gear. Food Recommendations - Local specialties: Pinghe Banzhai bananas, Pinghe Guanxi honey pomelos, and various seafood dishes. You can taste authentic local cuisine at the restaurants around the scenic area. - Snacks and pastries: Pinghe pillow cakes, Pinghe rice cakes, etc., offer unique flavors and are worth trying. Accommodation - Inside the scenic area: Lingtongshan Qingyun Hotel is conveniently located for visitors to watch the sunrise early in the morning or enjoy the night view in the evening. - Around the scenic area: There are some homestays and hotels in Daxi Town, which are relatively affordable and conveniently located.