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2011年7月4日星期一

Information of China Mountain Hengshan in Datong Shanxi Province

Located about 62 kilometers south to Datong City of Shanxi Province, Mt. Hengshan(Mountain Hengshan or Mt. Heng 恒山) is one of the most famous 'Five Sacred Mountains (Wu Yue)' in China. Mt. Hengshan is famous for steepy ridges, splendid peaks, exotic-shaped temples, and gushing fountains, together with oddly-shaped stones and forests of ancient trees, which constitutes a beautiful landscape. The Hanging Monastery is also a great attraction to both chinese and foreigners.

1. Here is the tourist map of Mt. Heng in Datong Shanxi Province

Tourist Map of Mt. Hengshan Datong Shanxi Province


2 Transportations between Datong and Mt Hengshan.


Datong Coach Station

Bus from Datong Coach Station to Heng












3 Attractions in Mt. Heng Scenic Area



Hanging Monastery in Mount Hengshan

A statue of Avalokitesvara in Mt. Heng















Hanging Monastery in Mt. Heng

Hanging Monastery in Mountain Heng














inside the Hanging monastery

hanging Monastery in the evening














stautes of Buddhas

Staute of Taoist













Stone path ot Hanging Monastery

copper vat












Mountain Gate of Mount Hengshan

Monastery in Mountain Hengshan













Mt. Hengshan

Mountain Hengshan













Temples in Mount Hengshan

Mt. Heng













pavilions in Mountain Hengshan

Wall surrounded temple in Mountain Hengshan












Bell tower in a monastery in Hengshan



Temples in Mountain Heng















4 Food Specialities in Mountain Hengshan and Datong.

4.1 Datong Instant boiled Lamb
Put the pieces of lamb into the boiled water for just one or two seconds, and then dip the cooked lamb piece into a bowl of sauce, which is made of chili oil, balsam, soy sauce, gourmet powder, coriander and sesame paste etc. this dish is well known in China for its four characters- thin slices, fresh, tender and delicious.

4.2Datong Cat Ear Noodles
A kind of tasty noodles eaten with meat sauce, thin sheets of dried bean curd, dried day-lily flowers and agarics etc

4.3Datong Pea Noodles
Pea noodles in Datong of Shanxi province is one of the popular and famous noodles, which is made of wheat flour and You flour (a kind of flour) with various toppings, such as eggs, Bean curd shin, Lily flower and agarics etc.

4.4Datong Yellow Cake
Two kinds of yellow cake in Datong, one is the fried crisp yellow cake, and the other is the steamed soft and tasty yellow cake, both of them are made of broomcorn millet flour

Suggested restaurants in Datong City
4.5.Dongguan Sliced Noodles Restaurant
One of the most famous sliced noodles restaurants in Datong
Address: Yuhe Nan Rd, Datong City

4.6Lvyuan Restaurant
Serves hotpot and local dishes, such as Bean Paste Cake; Fried Yellow Rice Pie; Braised Spareribs
Address: Yingbin Xi Rd, Datong City

4.7Laoyemiao Restaurant
Serves hotpot and fried dishes, such as Braised Eggplant; Sweet Bun
Address: 155, Xinkai Nan Rd, Datong City


Datong Instant Boiled Lamb

Datong Cat Ear Noodles














Datong Yellow Cake

Datong Pea Noodles













5. Suggested Hotels in Datong

Tiangui International Hotel (5 star hotel)
大同天贵大酒店
Standard Room  $54
Features:Each of the hotel's 167 rooms is spacious, well equipped with mini bar and broadband Internet access.For business guests, the hotel affords a well-equipped Tiangui Hall and several multi-purpose conference halls, which are available for booking.
Tel: 0086-352-5685888
Location:UrbanArea
Address:133 Yunzhong Road, Datong City, Shanxi Province.

Howard Johnson Jindi Plaza Datong (5 star hotel)
大同金帝豪生大酒店
Standard Room: $70
Features:Extensive entertainment and leisure facilities, like the tranquil Tea House, Chess Rooms, Gymnasium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Beauty Salon, KTV and Sauna are used to relax after a stressful day
TEL:0086-352-6039999
Location:UrbanArea
Address:88 Pingcheng Street, Datong, Shanx

Beichen Garden Hotel (3 Star)
大同北辰花园酒店
Standard Room: $29
Features:The Beichen Garden Hotel is located near the railway station, offering various services including guestrooms, restaurants, buffets, a sauna, a gym and conference rooms.
Tel:0086-352-7626966
Location:UrbanArea
Address:Zhandong Street, Datong, Shanxi Province


Datong Tiangui International Hotel

Datong Beichen Garden Hotel













Howard Johnson Jindi Plaza Datong












6. More to Go

Tianfeng Summit:
Temples: CNY 35
Cableways: CNY30(up), CNY25(down), CNY45 (round-trip)

Yuemenwan: CNY 20

Cuiping Mountain:
Hanging Monastery: CNY 60

County Area:
Li Yumei Tomb: CNY 20
Yongan Temple: CNY 20

The parking lot to the summit is only 4 kilometers, so 1 hour hiking is enough, and with 3-4 touring hours with temples, one day is enough to tour Mt. hengshan, so it doesn't need to have a night here. If you do have need, you can find hotels near the parking lot, or you can choose to stay at some resident houses, such as the Hengxi Restaurant (恒兴饭店). The room is Ok, and most important is it only takes no more than 30 Yuan ($5)

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