One-Day Tour of Lingkong Mountain

Shanxi is a land of mountains. The north is covered with lofty ridges and towering peaks, while the south features clear waters and verdant hills. Numerous famous mountains, big and small, draw countless travel enthusiasts who travel far to explore their charms. Lingkong Mountain may not be widely known, yet it boasts breathtaking scenery.

Visit Lingkong Mountain National Forest Park, where Li Kan, the fourth son of Emperor Yizong of the Tang Dynasty, became a monk. Take in the stunning views of valleys, mountains and rivers. For lunch, you may dine at a nearby farmhouse restaurant and taste local specialties such as mountain mushrooms and wild game.

Tour Shengshou Temple. Though the existing halls are not original Tang Dynasty structures, the temple complex still holds great value thanks to its grand scale and exquisite craftsmanship.