Lingyan Mountain Scenic Area

'Yandang reigns supreme, Spirit Rock is particularly extraordinary.' Spirit Rock is the foremost of the 'three marvels' of Yandang, hailed as the 'Mingting' of Yandang Mountain. To embrace the beauty of Spirit Rock is a must-visit spot on a tour of Yandang Mountain. On the afternoon of February 7th, after finishing the Wo Yun plank walkway, I entered the Spirit Rock scenic area. Descending along the cliffside plank walkway, I arrived at the Wo Long (Crouching Dragon) Pool. Indeed, this is a descending route that starts from the top, offering views of clear pools, plank walkways, perilous peaks, streams, waterfalls, ancient temples, cliffs, and secluded caves along the way, exiting through the South Heaven Gate and ending at the southern gate of the scenic area. Objectively speaking, the 'top-down' tour is downhill and relatively less strenuous. Moreover, without taking the 'same way back', one can almost see all the main attractions of the scenic area. Wo Long Pool is the starting point of Wo Long Valley, a clear pool resembling a high mountain hanging pond. There is a water outlet on the side of the mountain rock, and amidst the sound of massive flowing water, the water cascades down like white silk. It resembles a white dragon diving into the winding Wo Long Valley. A few dozen meters down the cliffside plank walkway, looking back at the water flowing out of Wo Long Pool, one sees the Flying Waterfall. Continuing down the cliffside plank walkway, the stream between the mountains slows down, and the overflowing water crossing the stones becomes the Divine Water of the Stone Boat. Continuing down the walkway, another clear pool is nestled between the cliffs. On the side of the cliff, a stone tablet stands erect, marking the 'Broken Heart Cliff'. At the edge of the cliff, the water from the clear pool falls, marking the source of the Xiao Long (Little Dragon) Spring. Looking ahead, the solitary beauty of Du Xiu Peak stands facing us, with the plank walkway encircling the mountain. Looking down, the valley is a thousand feet deep. Passing Du Xiu Peak, the Lingyan Temple in the valley becomes clearly visible. Descending the plank walkway, with the mountain cliff on one side and winding stairs on the other, the sound of the waterfall roars as one turns right and climbs several dozen meters up the wall. Passing through a valley bottom that is dark, damp, and filled with giant boulders, one reaches the approximately 70-meter-high Xiao Long Spring Waterfall. Approaching the waterfall, surrounded by cliffs, the waterfall cascades from above, like a ribbon from the sky. Arriving at Lingyan Temple, the 'Spirit Rock Crossing' performance begins between 3:30 and 4:00 in the afternoon, which is also the best viewing point. First, performers demonstrate the harvesting of Dendrobium by jumping down the cliffside of Tianzhu Peak with bamboo baskets on their backs. Then, the two peaks are crossed, with a 250-meter-long cable suspended 260 meters in the air between Tianzhu Peak and Zhanqi Peak, moving through the air, a truly thrilling spectacle. Lingyan Temple was originally established during the Northern Song Dynasty and is listed as the foremost among the eighteen ancient temples of Yandang. Surrounded by mountains, with the Pingxia Peak behind the temple standing tall against the clouds. In front of the temple, Tianzhu Peak and Zhanqi Peak stand opposite each other, resembling the 'South Heaven Gate', with Wo Long Creek flowing through it. To the right of the temple, the Dragon Nose Cave contains inscriptions from the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China, 82 stone tablets and 7 steles, known as the 'Yan Mountain Stele Grottoes'. On the left side, the 'Heaven's Hearing Cave' is located at the waist of Zhanqi Peak. After touring the surroundings of Lingyan Temple, follow Wo Long Creek down the mountain path, where you can see the Pagoda Peak and the statue of Xu Xiake, reaching the southern gate of the scenic area by 5:30 in the evening. Looking back on the tour of Spirit Rock, it starts from the heavens and winds around the precipices. Admiring the clear jade pools, seeking the flying waterfalls of the dragon. Marveling at the solidness of the cliff stones, astonished by the sheer cliffs. Gazing into the dangerous valleys, exploring the mysterious caves; and further admiring the ancient Lingyan Temple, where all mountains come to worship. The beauty of the scenery is breathtaking! The poem says: Wandering through Spirit Rock Walking the plank walkway around the cliffs, one feels as if soaring, while the water of Wo Yun Pool enters the valley with a roar. In front of Du Xiu Peak, one's soul feels torn, as the Xiao Long Spring Waterfall flies high into the sky. The stream in front of the temple clears the view, and the two peaks are crossed on a single rope. If you ask where the beauty of Spirit Rock lies, just sit and watch the white clouds wrap around the cliff peaks. Address: 88 Yanshan Road, Yandang Mountain Town, Yueqing City, Wenzhou Ticket: Full ticket 50 yuan, half ticket 25 yuan. Tour Duration: 2.5 hours.

The Yandang Mountain travel guide is as follows: 1. Best travel time: The best time to visit Yandang Mountain is in spring and autumn, with April and October being the best months for travel. 2. Transportation guide: From Wenzhou South Station to Yandang Mountain, you can take a bullet train, which takes about 1.5 hours. 3. Accommodation choices: There are many hotels and homestays in Yandang Mountain for tourists to choose from, and you can choose according to your own needs and budget. 4. Recommended main attractions: * Sanzhe Waterfall Scenic Area: It is recommended to arrive between 8:00-9:00 in the morning to enjoy the beautiful waterfall scenery. * Lingyan Scenic Area: It was the place visited by Xu Xiake three times and is well worth a visit. * Fangdong Scenic Area: There are iron rope bridges and cliff plank roads, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yandang Mountain. * Dalongqiu Scenic Area: There are spectacular waterfalls and beautiful natural scenery. * Lingfeng Night View: Visit Lingfeng at night to see the beautiful night view. 5. Recommended travel route: You can follow the following route for sightseeing: * Go to Sanzhe Waterfall Scenic Area in the morning to enjoy the waterfall scenery. * Have lunch at a farmhouse to taste local delicacies. * Visit Lingyan Scenic Area in the afternoon, then go to Fangdong Scenic Area to enjoy the scenery. * Go to Dalongqiu Scenic Area in the evening to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. * Visit Lingfeng Night View at night to experience the mysterious and beautiful night view. 6. Precautions: Pay attention to safety during the tour, do not climb in unopened areas. Also, pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. In the peak season, book accommodation and transportation in advance to avoid unnecessary trouble. 7. Other suggestions: There are many beautiful attractions in Yandang Mountain, it is recommended to spend more time visiting. You can also participate in some local tourist activities, such as hiking, photography, etc., to better understand the local culture and scenery. I hope the above guide can help you better understand and visit Yandang Mountain. Wish you a pleasant journey!

Lingyan Scenic Area is one of the three great sights of Yandang Mountain, located in Yueqing City, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Here is a guide to the Lingyan Scenic Area to help you better visit this beautiful spot: 1. Transportation: From Yueqing City, you can take a bus or taxi to the Lingyan Scenic Area. From Wenzhou City, you can choose to take a high-speed train or long-distance bus to Yueqing City, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to the Lingyan Scenic Area. 2. Tickets: The ticket price for the Lingyan Scenic Area is 50 yuan/person, and the transportation ticket is 40 yuan/person. Tickets and transportation tickets can be purchased together or separately. 3. Tour route: It is recommended that tourists start from the visitor center and take the Tour 1 line to the Lingyan Scenic Area. The departure time of Tour 1 is 7:00--18:20, every 20 minutes. The recommended tour route is: Visitor Center → Xianglingtou → Lingfeng → Sanzhe Waterfall → Jingming Valley → Lingyan → Cableway Station → Dalongquan. 4. Main attractions: The main highlight of the Lingyan Scenic Area is the flying performance, which starts around 10:30 in the morning. In addition, there are many ancient caves, canyons, waterfalls and other natural and cultural landscapes. 5. Precautions: During the tour, pay attention to safety and environmental protection, do not climb unopened peaks or canyons. At the same time, respect local customs and cultural traditions to maintain the uniqueness and mystery of the scenic area. 6. Dining: There are many restaurants and snack bars in the Lingyan Scenic Area, where you can taste local delicacies and special snacks. In general, Lingyan Scenic Area is a beautiful spot full of natural and cultural landscapes. If you want to experience different travel fun, consider visiting the Lingyan Scenic Area.

Follow the footsteps of Xie Lingyun to visit the famous mountains and pavilions, the Lingyan of the three heroes of Yandang: located in the center of Yandang, with an area of 9 square kilometers, there are 91 scenic spots, with majestic and rugged peaks, circling cliffs, ancient and weird caves, ghostly carvings, and various shapes. Representative works: Pingxia Zha, the height and width of the cliff are hundreds of feet; Lingyan Temple, the first of the eighteen ancient temples of Yandang; Tianzhu Peak, which describes its vividness; Zhanqi Peak, the great achievement left at the end of the teacher's return; Lingyan Feidu, the performance of hanging down from the top of Tianzhu Peak with a cable; Xiaolong Qiu, the belly of the rock is like coral; Longbi Cave, known as the 'Yanshan Stele Cave'; Zhuobi Peak, the peak shape is sharp under the picture; Wolong Valley, there is a plank road built along the cliff; Duxiu Peak, there is a vigorous pine tree on the top of the peak.

Lingyan Wolong Valley Scenic Spot is the most abundant scenery of Yandang Mountain. The Linglong Wolong Valley is a rock with hundreds of feet and a length of about 100 feet. There are three juxtaposed caves, including Fuxi Cave, Wind Tunnel and Lingyan Cave. Compared with other scenic spots, Lingyan Scenic Spot is like a girl who doesn't like to talk. Only by moving to it can you feel its warmth and charm. Lingyan Wolong Valley scenic beauty, beauty in its mountain and water landscape fusion, the shape of the strange peak rock here, especially easy to make people think about it, climbing the road to Wolong Valley, is up to nearly 100 meters Above the cliff, all the way, whether looking up or overlooking, you can see the cliffs in different poses. Each rock has been uniquely cracked through years of grinding. There is a flying ferry performance every day at the Lingyan Scenic Area. This time, because there is no telephoto, I have to miss a wonderful performance. The Feidu performance is at the peak of Tianzhu Peak and Zhanqi Peak. Pulling a rope, up to 200 meters, and more than 200 meters wide, can be described as rare in the world. People perform tricks such as flipping and flying on the rope, which is a must. I was shocked when I saw it. There is also a glass transparent viewing platform in the scenic area. The side is transparent tempered glass. The heartbeat is very fast. It is far from the scenery. It has a small view of the mountains. From the top of the mountain, you can see the scenery under the mountain. Walking on the glass observation deck, you can also see the "God of the Gods". The broken cliffs are taken to capture the scenery. The waterfalls on the broken cliffs are like flying beads and jade. Under the sun, the water splashed by the waterfall reflects a beautiful rainbow of colorful spectrum.