Natur und Parks in Shanxi

Nature & Parks of Shanxi

Shanxi’s landscape is defined by the sacred Buddhist peaks of Wutaishan and the steep cliffs of Mount Heng, the northernmost of China's Five Great Mountains. The province features the dramatic limestone gorges of the Taihang Canyon and the cliffside temples of Mian Shan. Beyond its peaks, the region offers high-altitude alpine lakes in Ningwu, the historic garden architecture of Jinci, and the modern domed greenhouses of the Taiyuan Botanic Park.

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Wutai Shan North Terrace

Mount Wutai, also known by its Chinese name Wutaishan and as Mount Qingliang, is a sacred Buddhist site at the headwaters of the Qingshui…

Mount Wutai Shan West Terrace

Also known as Gua Yue Peak, this 2,773-meter summit is dedicated to the Bodhisattva Manjusri. It features the Falei Temple and is traditionally noted for its clear views of the moon.

Mount Heng

Mount Heng, also known by its Chinese name Hengshan, is a mountain in north-central China's Shanxi Province, known as the northern mountain…

Mount Zhenwu

The North Wudang Mountain or Mount Beiwudang In ancient times North Wudang Mountain was known as Longwang Mountain.

Mian shan feng jing qu

The birthplace of the Cold Food Festival, this area features Taoist and Buddhist temples built into vertical cliffs, including the hanging Sky Bridge and the ancient Yunfeng Temple.

Mount Cangyan Scenic Area

Renowned for the Bridge-Tower Hall, a stone structure suspended across a gorge between two vertical cliffs. The site served as a filming location for the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Taihang Canyon National Forest Park

This protected area in the Taihang Mountains contains deep limestone gorges and the Baquan Gorge. It is characterized by dramatic karst topography, vertical cliffs, and seasonal waterfalls.

Jin ci feng jing qu

A historic temple and garden complex dating to the Zhou Dynasty. It contains the Saint Mother Hall, built in 1023, and the ancient Nanlao Spring.

Taiyuan Botanic Park

A modern botanical facility featuring three large timber-lattice domed greenhouses. The park houses a diverse collection of global flora and a large central lake.

Wenying Lake

A large reservoir and public park in Datong, offering waterfront paths and views of the city's modern cultural landmarks.

Tian chi

A natural alpine lake situated at 1,954 meters in the Luya Mountain range. It is one of the few high-altitude lakes in North China.

Fen he gong yuan

A large-scale urban ecological park stretching along the Fen River, featuring landscaped gardens, sports facilities, and cultural monuments.

Qian fu dong

A Buddhist grotto site featuring historic stone carvings and statues, located in the vicinity of the Wutaishan mountain range.

Lei ma ya

A cliffside viewpoint in the Taihang Mountain range, offering panoramic views of the deep canyons and rugged rock formations.

Gong hai

A high-altitude lake in Ningwu County, located near the Luya Mountain scenic area and the historic Ningwu Ice Cave.