Longmen Gorge

Tianji Longmen

synonym

Longmen gorge generally refers to Tianji Longmen

Tianji Longmen (formerly known as Longmen gorge) is one of the main scenic areas of Ziwei Mountain National Forest Park, a National Forest Park and provincial scenic spot. It is a national 4A scenic spot and a part of Xianxia mountain system in Qunan. The development area of the scenic spot is 14 square kilometers. It is a scenic spot integrating sightseeing and leisure.

geographical position

Located in Longmen Village, Huangtankou Township, Qujiang District, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 34 km away from the urban area.

landforms

It belongs to volcanic Canyon landform and is a large fault structure. The mountains in the area have complex strike and wide range. The mountains are straight and steep. The running water cuts the mountains. The slopes of the mountains are all above 40 degrees. From Longmen to shuimenjian, there is a 25 Li Long Grand Canyon with a relative elevation difference of nearly 1000 meters. There are 54 peaks with an altitude of more than 1000 meters, and the valley is hundreds of meters deep, showing a typical "V" shape Valley, thus forming a deep valley landscape with vertical and horizontal canyons and mountains.

characteristic

The scenic area integrates strange mountains and rocks, natural caves, valleys and rivers, and natural landscape. It gathers mountains, forests, springs, waterfalls, clouds, fog and other wonders in one valley, forming a form of adventure, majesty, wonder, beauty and seclusion. The mountain in the scenic area is mainly composed of volcanic rocks, and the strata of the gaowu formation in the late Jurassic cover it, which is composed of purple gray massive solution tuff. Among them, shuimenjian is 1452.6 meters above sea level, one of the highest peaks in Quzhou City. According to legend, Bai Niangzi fought with monk Fahai. The water flooded all the mountains in Zhejiang Province, but there was a green peak on the tip of shuimen. When you climb the peak, you can see the mountains and rivers of Quzhou. The scenery is picturesque.

legend

The legendary dragon casts a mysterious color on Tianji Longmen. Dragon born nine sons, each has his own good, because each has his own landscape, which makes him different and different. The five dragon bridges, nine dragon pavilions, liyuyuelongmen, Donghai Dragon Palace, ambergris hot spring, Longtan waterfall and Feitian cable bridge are amazing! More than 2000 meters of plank road seems to be reappeared by the dragon flying between the cliffs and ridges, which is dangerous and deified! Walking on the Dragon plank road, talking with the cliff, shuttling on the flying cable bridge, inviting the clouds to dance together, let you suddenly feel proud!!

At present, more than 30 scenic spots have been developed, including Longtan waterfall, ambergris holy spring with a constant temperature of 24 ℃, Xianggu echo, suspension bridge chanting poems, Ivy fairy, Chisong palace, bainiangzi doufahai, Jigong born, Longmen gap, and kongjiashan ancient trees group with 72 ancient trees. Every scenic spot exudes the profound cultural atmosphere of "dragon", "Buddha", "Taoism" and "Confucianism". In particular, a "flying dragon in the sky" plank road with a length of more than 1800 meters and an altitude of 1000 meters, hovering in the mountains, is magnificent and can be called the first plank road in East China. In summer, it can be used as a summer shelter, while in winter, it can be used as a snow shelter. Enjoy the moon in the evening, watch the sunrise in the morning, send the sunset and listen to the pines. You can climb the ladder, walk in the Longtan, live in the pavilions, and eat rare game.

bus line

The scenic spot is 34 kilometers away from Quzhou City. You can take a special tour bus from Quzhou south bus station (next to the old railway station) to the scenic spot, which runs every half an hour. There is also a direct bus. The bus station is in Nanhu square, which runs every hour. At present, the ticket price is 12 yuan, and the journey is nearly an hour. The local farmhouse restaurant is unique. You can't enjoy all the rare game.

The scenic spot is within 4 hours from Qiandao Lake, Huangshan Mountain, Wuyishan Mountain, Sanqing mountain, Jianglang Mountain and Longyou grottoes.

Main attractions

Longmen stalagmites: located at the mouth of the gorge, on the hillside about 200 meters from the north to the south, there are a pair of stalagmites with the same height and similar size, standing upright and piercing the sky. There are ancient pines on the top of the stalagmites, just like a pair of dragon horns.

Sanding mountain: located on the south side of the canyon, there are three rocks on the hill, forming a "mountain" character, which is shaped like a tripod, just like a "dragon claw".

Longtan waterfall: Longmen source is a stream in the gorge. There are multiple waterfalls along the stream. The largest one is Longtan waterfall, which directly flows down the Longtan from a cliff more than 10 meters high, like a dragon spitting water, splashing silver and rumbling water. The lake is rippling with clear water and pure water.

Tianjibei waterfall: "a night of rain in the mountains, trees reflect a hundred springs". The waterfall is a wonder of tianjilongmen, with a drop of more than 14 meters in eight places. In particular, tianjibei waterfall has a drop of 205 meters, which is hidden in the primeval secondary forest. It is difficult to see the magnificent panorama.

Longdong: also known as dongyanjian. It is located in the middle of the mountain. It is unfathomable. Sometimes there are clouds and fog. It is like a dragon swallowing clouds and puffing fog. It can measure the weather. There is also Longjing spring water, running note such as practice.

Food introduction

Tianji Longmen scenic area was originally named Longmen gorge. There are different peaks in the scenic area. Each peak has its own characteristics. The plank road, the flying sky cable bridge with two peaks more than 100 meters long. Longyan hot spring has a constant temperature of 24 degrees throughout the year. Streams, Feilong waterfall, native chicken pot, yam, Shiban fish, game and wild vegetables are all local delicacies! You must taste it when you go to Tianji Longmen!

Tianji Longmen

1) In summer, it can be used as a summer shelter, while in winter, it can be used as a snow shelter. Enjoy the moon in the evening, watch the sunrise in the morning, send the sunset and listen to the pines. You can climb the ladder, walk in the Longtan, live in the pavilions, and eat rare game.

2) The local farmhouse restaurant is unique. You can't enjoy all the rare game. The food there, fish and chicken are also very delicious, water is also good, some sweet, people are also very simple and friendly.

3) The scenic spot of jilongmen is very clean, and the plank road of the valley is well built. It's not tiring to walk (climb the mountain). When I first arrived at the valley, I was afraid to see the long plank road. In fact, it's not tiring at all. The elderly can go if they want to.

4) The best time to visit Longmen gorge: Autumn

5) Longmen gorge characteristic Inn: Yan · Longmen

Ticket information

1. Opening hours: 8:00-17:00. Notes for ticket purchase:

2. Pick up location: the main entrance of the scenic spot.

3. Admission Voucher: SMS of order confirmation after successful reservation.

4. Special groups:

A. Free policy: children under 1.3 meters are free of charge.

B. Preferential policies: half price for children's height of 1.3-1.5 meters, half price for students with student ID, half price for elderly people over 70 years old with senior citizen ID, half price for military certificate, other preferential policies are subject to the announcement of the scenic spot.

Transportation guide

Quzhou Tianji Longmen self driving route:

Drive from Shanghang Jinqu Expressway (90-100km / h) to the east of Quzhou expressway.

Tianji Longmen bus route:

South bus station in Quzhou City (next to the old railway station) takes a special bus to the scenic spot

Address: Daming Mountain Scenic Area, Shunxi Town, Lin'an City, Hangzhou (near the entrance)

Longitude: 118.99420928955

Latitude: 30.055986404419

Tel: 0571-63709588

Ticket information: no ticket required. The 135 yuan ticket of Daming Mountain scenic spot has been included.

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