Situated in Leqing, Wenzhou in the southeast of Zhejiang Province, Yandang Mountain is one of the 10 famous mountains in China.
Yandang Mountain is well known for its three perfect scenic spots — Lingfeng Peak, Lingfeng Rock and Dalongqiu Waterfall, of which the Lingfeng Peak Scenic Spot ranks first.
The Lingfeng Peak Scenic Zone is close to the East Gate of Yandang Mountain, with a total area of about 46 sq km.
The Lingfeng Peak Scenic Zone boasts range after range of peaks, which are of a great variety of shapes and postures that none resembles another. In the scenic zone, tourists will appreciate the changeable scenery. When one takes a step forward, the scenery will change; and the peaks show different shapes when they are viewed from different angles. The main tourist attractions in the scenic zone include the Two-palm Peak, Double Bamboo Shoots Peak, Rhinoceros Peak and Avalokitesvara Cave.
Avalokitesvara Cave is a natural stone cave in the heart of the palm, 40 m wide, 40 m deep and 100 m high. It is the largest cave in Yandang Mountain. A cliff-side temple in the cave has 10 stories, and the statues of Avalokitesvara and 18 arhats are enshrined in the hall. Tourists need to climb 377 stone steps before reaching the hall at the top.
The Double Bamboo Shoot Peaks resemble two bamboo shoots standing side by side, 70 to 80 m high. If a tourist looks at them from the Ferryboat Rock, it is like "an old monk seeing a guest off"; if from the Linbi Pavilion, they resemble two old ladies; and if one walks a few steps forward to look at them, they look like two old men with brows and bears.
Rhinoceros Peak stands on a high hillock and faces to the east with its head raised. When the moon rises in the east, the rhinoceros would stretch its head to gaze at the moon, hence the name "The Rhinoceros Looking at the Moon".
Two-palm Peaks are in the shape of putting two palms together. The right one is called Lingfeng Peak, and the left one, Heaven Peak. Both of them are about 270 m high. Due to light equation between day and night, the peaks look like two palms put together during the daytime, and a couple lean close to each other at night, hence another name "Husband and Wife Peak".
The Lingfeng Peak Scenic Zone boasts the picturesque scenery in the daytime and fascinating sights at night. Appreciating the night scenes of Lingfeng Peak requires several conditions: the best time, the best position and the best method. The best time is 19:30 p.m. in summer, or 17:00 p.m. in winter; and the scenery will be more beautiful under the moonlight. The tourist guide will tell you about the best position and the best method. Before nightfall, the rocks, grasses and trees on the peak will look like beautiful paper-cut silhouettes.
A folk song goes: "An ox lies at Lingfeng Peak; a couple expresses love to each other under the moon; a shepherd boy looks at them stealthily; and an old woman turns her head shyly." This folk song sums up the main scenic spots at night. When night fell, the area around Lingfeng Peak was quiet. Only a young couple talked love under the moon. A naughty shepherd boy looked at them secretly from a distance. When an old woman was looking for her grandson, she caught a sight of the lovers and turned her head away shyly.
The scenery of the Two-palm Peak is changeable. What does the peak look like at night? Standing in the courtyard of the Lingfeng Hall and raising their heads, tourists will find the peak in front of them is like an eagle with its wings open. If tourists stand with their backs to the peak, the fierce "eagle" would become a pair of full breasts. If tourists walk out of the courtyard and turn their heads to look at it, they would find the Couple Peak — a wife holding her husband who has just come back in her arms, presenting a sweet and vivid scene. The wonderful night scenes of Lingfeng Peak will touch off the fine feelings of human beings.
Admission Ticket
There is no through tickets for Yandang Mountain, but each tourist attraction in the mountain charges an admission ticket as follows: Lingfeng Peak (at night): 41 yuan; Lingfeng Peak (for the daytime): 41 yuan; Lingyan Rock: 40 yuan; Dalongqiu Waterfall: 40 yuan; Three-layer Waterfall: 15 yuan; Wild Goose Lake: 15 yuan; Sheep Horn Cave: 15 yuan; and Xiansheng Gate: 15 yuan.
Transport
All the tourist attractions in Yandang Mountain are easily accessed by roads. Shuttle buses go directly to all the scenic spots; and tourists may reach all the scenic spots by driving a car. All the stone paths in the mountain are anti-skid, with gentle slopes, so old people and children can walk along the paths safely.
Take a train from Shanghai to Yandang Mountain. The trains from Shanghai South Railway Station to Yandang Mountain include D377 (08:10-12:15), D3203 (10:50-15.01), D5585 (10:58-15:35), D5555 (13:18-17:27) and D5589 (15:00-20:06). After getting off the train, tourists may go to Yandang Mountain by taxi, and it will cost only 10 yuan.
No scheduled flights from Shanghai to Yandang Mountains. Tourists may fly to Wenzhou, which takes one hour; and then take a bus from Wenzhou to the mountain. We suggest tourists go from Shanghai to Yandang Mountain by train.
Accommodation
There are many hotels and restaurants in the district. Wenzhou Yinyuan Hotel is a three stars hotel. Tel : 0086-577-62245000. Chaoyang Shanzhuang Hotel is a three stars hotel. Tel: 0086-577-62245991. Yandang Shanzhuang Hotel is a four stars hotel. Tel: 0577-62245666. Tourists need book their accommodation three days in advance from every Monday to Thursday except public holiday.
To book accommodation, please click http://www.wzyds.com/guide/listHotel.php
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Source: China.org.cn - China news
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