The first snow has fallen on Laojun Mountain this winter, and it is also a great choice to visit Laojun Mountain this winter. It is worth spending a day exploring the main scenic area of Laojun Mountain. So, what is the one-day tour route and travel guide for Laojun Mountain
Laojun Mountain is located at the junction of Jianchuan County in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Lanping Bai Pumi Autonomous County in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County in Lijiang City, and Weixi Lisu Autonomous County in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest Yunnan Province. The Jinsha River surrounds it to the left, the Lancang River surrounds it to the right, and the mountain ridges form a half circle. It is the main vein of the Yunling Mountains in the Three Parallel Rivers of Northwest Yunnan and the Hengduan Mountains, and has been called the "ancestor of the mountains in Yunnan Province" by historians throughout history. Laojun Mountain is approximately 33 kilometers wide from east to west and 55 kilometers long from north to south, covering an area of 1700 square kilometers. The main peak, Taishang Peak, has an elevation of 4247.2 meters, the southern secondary peak, Taiyi Peak, has an elevation of 4212.8 meters, and the foothills (Jinping) have an elevation of 2500 meters. The main ridge of the mountain range is about 4000 meters above sea level, forming a semi-circular shape. The mountain terrain runs north-south, with high mountains in the north and low mountains in the south. There are criss crossing high mountains, mountain canyons, mountain forests, grasslands, and meadows. Located at 99 ° 42 'to 100 ° 26' east longitude and 26 ° 30 'to 26 ° 52' north latitude. According to the "Jianchuan Prefecture Annals", "The Danzao on the mountaintop still exists today", so the story of Taishang Laojun alchemy was attached. Because "Luo Jun" sounds similar to "Laojun", it was called Laojun MountainGeneral route:
Lingguan Hall - Laojun Statue at the foot of the mountain - Liqiang Hall - Zhongtian Gate - Linyin Trail - Woyun Song - Bodhisattva Hall - Laojun Temple, Jinding - Yuhuangding, then return to the original route
Guests can choose to explore Laojun Mountain on foot or by "walking+cableway" depending on their own situation. Between the Lingguan Hall at the foot of the mountain and the Zhongtian Gate on the mountainside, there is the Zhongling Cableway in the scenic area. Take the Zhongling Cableway and then walk from Zhongtianmen to the Jade Emperor Peak at the top of the mountain. The road from Zhongtianmen to the top is not very steep and usually takes about an hour to complete
Introduction to Laojun Mountain
According to legend, Laojun Mountain Scenic Area is the place where the founder of Taoism, Li Er (Laozi), retired and practiced. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, a temple was built in the mountain to commemorate him, and later it was honored as a "famous mountain in the world". It has always been a place of strong incense. The trees in the mountains are lush, the scenery is picturesque, and mountain springs can be seen everywhere. In the golden autumn, this is the best choice for surrounding areas to enjoy the red leaves. After the rain, Laojun Mountain is surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland in the sky Business Hours The scenic area can be checked and entered 24 hours a day. The time to take the cableway up the mountain is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Laojun Mountain does not provide night climbing services temporarily, and the cableway cannot go up the mountain during the suspension time) Self driving route of the scenic area Zhengzhou direction: Follow the signs to the scenic area after getting off the Luochuan exit of Zhengshaoluo Expressway, Erguang Expressway, Luoluan Expressway Luoyang direction: Drive along the Luoluan Expressway to reach the Luanchuan Toll Station. After getting off the highway, drive straight along Luanzhou Avenue for 4 kilometers to reach the Laojun Mountain Scenic Area, which is convenient and fast In the direction of Anyang, Hebi, and Puyang: Follow the signs at the exit of Jingzhu Expressway or Lianhuo Expressway, Erguang Expressway, Luoluan Expressway, and Luanchuan to reach the scenic area In the direction of Nanyang and Xinyang: Take the Shanghai Shaanxi Expressway, Second Guangzhou Expressway, Zhengyao Expressway, Yaoshan Exit, and leave National Highway 311 at Muzhaling Checun Heyu. Follow the signs to reach the scenic area Ticket types and prices Laojun Mountain ticket is 100 yuan/person (including Laojun Mountain, Zhaigou, and Chasing Dreams Valley) Level 1 Cableway: Zhongling Cableway and Yunjing Cableway (from Shanxia to Zhongtianmen) Current prices: 70 yuan/person for single up, 65 yuan/person for single down, and 130 yuan/person for round-trip The two cableways are parallel cableways, and tourists can choose one of them to climb up the mountain Secondary Cableway: Fenglin Cableway (from Zhongtianmen to the entrance of the Ten Mile Painted Screen at the mountaintop) Current price: 45 yuan/person for single up and 40 yuan/person for single down The tickets for Laojunshan Scenic Area are valid for 48 hours, and those who leave the park must register at the ticket counter to enter the park again Preferential Policies 1. Children under the age of 12 (including 12) and with a height of 1.4 meters (including 1.4 meters) are free of admission tickets and cable cars (this preferential policy must meet both criteria); Children under 12 years old (including 12 years old) but over 1.4 meters tall are only exempt from admission fees 2. Students under the age of 18 and full-time college or technical secondary school students can enjoy half price admission with their valid student ID and ID card<3. Elderly people aged 60 and above are exempt from admission with their ID card<4. Persons with disabilities can enjoy free admission with their disability certificate 5. One accompanying person with visual, intellectual disabilities, and first or second level physical disabilities is exempt from admission fees 6. People holding certificates such as layman's certificate, conversion certificate, and ordination certificate are exempt from admission tickets 7. Active duty soldiers and disabled soldiers holding valid documents such as soldier certificate, officer certificate, and disabled soldier certificate are exempt from admission tickets 8. The National People's Police are free of tickets with their ID cards and people's police cards (only for 2020)<9. Medical workers nationwide can enjoy the free admission policy (limited to 2020) with their ID card, physician qualification certificate, nurse qualification certificate, or medical related technical qualification certificate (original or photocopy) 10. National in-service firefighters are exempt from admission fees with their own fire safety certificate and ID card (limited to 2020 only) 11. Press card, tour guide card, and photography card are exempt from admission fees 12. Teacher qualification certificate tickets are half price 13. Railway workers and railway police holding certificates and ID cards are exempt from admission fees; Family members of railway workers can enjoy half price tickets with their employee family card, ID card, marriage certificate, and household registration book. (Work permit, employee family card, marriage certificate, household registration book need to be consistent with the ID card) Those who enjoy the preferential policies of reduction and exemption must bring valid documents and present their original ID cardTravel Guide to Laojun Mountain