Mount Mian (Mianshan, day trip)
绵山 · Mián Shān
A gorge-cut mountain with Taoist and Buddhist temples built into sheer cliffs, plank walkways and waterfalls; linked to the legend of Jie Zitui and the Cold Food Festival.
Booking recommendedBring your passportA full day (5–7 hours on site)
Tip
Wear good walking shoes: many temples are reached by long stairways. Combine with Zhangbi Ancient Castle on the way back only if you start early.
- Opening hours
- Apr–Oct about 08:00–19:30; Nov–Mar about 08:30–18:00. Aim to enter by 15:00 to see the main areas. To be confirmed
- Price
- Entry ¥110 (Apr–Oct; about ¥90 in winter), plus the compulsory in-park shuttle bus, about ¥50 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Book on the scenic area’s official website (cnsanjia.com) or WeChat account, or on Trip.com, with your passport; tickets are also sold at the gate. The park may close temporarily after heavy rain: check the official notices first. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- About 45 km southwest of Pingyao, south of Jiexiu: about 1 hour by car with driver. From Jiexiu there are tourist buses to the ticket office. Inside, the shuttle bus links the valleys. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省晋中市介休市绵山镇绵山风景区
Photo: severin.stalder · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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