Yanzhi Mountain, also known as “Rouge Mountain”, is located 45 kilometers southeast of Shandan County. It is said that there is a plant called red blue grass growing on the mountain, which can be made into red dye, which can be used as rouge after being mixed with oil. , hence the name Rouge Mountain, and was rated as a provincial forest park. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty once met with envoys from 27 countries in the Western Regions here and held the “Exposition of All Nations”.
Yanzhi Mountain is located at the peak of the Hexi Corridor. It has been known as the “Throat of Sweetness and Coolness” since ancient times. On the mountain, there are forests, seas, pines, and boundless blue waves. At the foot of the mountain, there are ravines and clear springs. In the hinterland, wild animals such as roe deer and blue sheep are found. On both sides of the canyon are steep mountains and strange rocks. In autumn, all kinds of wild flowers bloom in full bloom. In autumn and summer, the climate here is cool and humid, and the scenery is beautiful and charming. It is known as “Little Huangshan”.
Yanzhi Mountain is covered with virgin forests, mainly pines and cypresses. When the wind blows, the waves of pine trees make people feel like they have come out of the dust. There are two cultural buildings on the mountain, the Yuhuang Temple and the Zhongshan Temple. Among them, the Yuhuang Temple is the seat of the Shandan County Taoist Association. There is a canyon at the foot of the mountain called Yanzhi Gorge, and there is a stream in the gorge. The main peak of Yanzhi Mountain is Maomao Mountain, with the highest altitude of 3978m. It is an independent mountain range second only to Qilian Mountain. It is recommended to visit between May and August when the weather is warm.
Telephone
0936-2819905;17718646243
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation
You can take the tourist bus to Yanzhi Mountain at Shandan Bus Station (10:00). If you drive by yourself, take the Shanma Highway from Shandan to Junmachang and turn into the Yanzhi Mountain section about 50km away.
Tickets
Tickets are 45 yuan/person, scenic sightseeing cars are 10 yuan/person
Opening hours
08:00-17:30 (April 27-October 20, Monday-Sunday)
*Information update time: 2024-12-29
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