Travel guide to Tianlong Mountain in Taiyuan: a great place to relax your soul

　　Tianlong Mountain, 36 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, was originally named Fangshan. It belongs to the branch of Luliang Mountain Range, with an average altitude of 1,700 meters. It is 14 kilometers away from Jin Temple and is connected by a dedicated highway. Tianlong Mountain has towering peaks, pine and cypress trees, and a forest coverage rate of more than 90%. There are many mountain springs on the mountain, with rich spring sources, streams and streams, cool climate and pleasant scenery. The cultural history of Tianlong Mountain began in the Eastern Wei Dynasty of the Northern Dynasties. It has a deep historical origin with the ancient Jinyang City. After nearly 1,500 years of historical accumulation, it has formed a profound cultural heritage and rich cultural resources. There are dozens of grotto temples, temples, ancient tower inscriptions, ruins and relics. Among them, the most nostalgic and breathtaking is the exquisite grotto sculpture art. As early as the Ming Dynasty, the famous Tianlong Ancient Eight Scenic Spots "Gao Huan Summer Palace", "Buddha Pavilion Stopping Clouds", "Chongshan Huancui", "Longtan Lingze", "Dingfeng Duzhi", "Stone Cave Plank Road", "Liu Zhi Flag Stone" and "Qiubai Pankong" were formed.

　　1. Opening hours

　　From April 1, 2024, Jin Temple Tianlongshan Scenic Area will implement the peak season opening hours: 08:30-18:00, ticket sales time: 08:30-17:30. Among them, Tianlongshan will stop selling tickets at 17:00 and stop entering at 17:00.

　　2. Ticket prices

　　Jin Temple Tianlongshan Scenic Area Jin Temple Museum: full price ticket 80 yuan, half price ticket 40 yuan;

　　Jin Temple Tianlongshan Scenic Area Tianlongshan Grottoes Museum: full price ticket 50 yuan, half price ticket 25 yuan;

　　Minors aged 6 (excluding 6 years old) to 18 years old (including 18 years old) and full-time undergraduate and below students can enjoy a half-price discount with their original student ID.

　　3. Scenic spot transportation

　　After visiting Jin Temple, take a minibus at the gate and it will take about 20 minutes to reach Tianlongshan.