Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Spot

Miaofengshan scenic spot is located in Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. It is about 60 kilometers away from the center of Beijing. It is famous for a famous Niangniang Temple (Huiji Temple) on the top of the mountain. It is a popular place to pray for blessings in the west of Beijing. The annual Niangniang Temple fair in April of the lunar calendar is also one of the most popular temple fairs near Beijing. In addition, you can also enjoy mountain climbing and sightseeing. There are strange pines and rocks on the top of the mountain. There are peach blossoms in spring and red leaves in autumn. At the top of the mountain, you can also overlook the city of Beijing, with beautiful scenery.

The main landscapes of Miaofeng Mountain are Niangniang Temple, Yuhuangding and main peak, which are all located in Jinding area. To visit Miaofeng Mountain scenic spot, you should first reach Jiangou village at the foot of the mountain. You can take the bus from the west of the subway apple garden station. From Jiangou village, you can choose to drive up to Jinding by Panshan Road (about 5km, but it's Panshan road. If you hire a local car, each way is about 80 yuan), or you can walk up the mountain road along Guxiang road behind Jiangou village. It takes about 1.5 hours to climb the mountain on foot. From the two routes to the peak area, you will first come to the mountain gate, which is also the location of the scenic spot ticket station. From then on, you can enter the tour after buying tickets.

As soon as you enter the mountain gate, you can see Niangniang Temple (Huiji Temple). The southeast side of Niangniang Temple is close to Huixiang Pavilion, while the northwest side of the other side has about 100 stone steps leading to Yuhuangding, which is the main peak. The general order of the tour is to visit Niangniang Temple first, and then to Yuhuangding. Then follow the mountain road behind Yuhuangding to the main peak. After visiting the main peak, return to the Huixiang Pavilion along the original road and finish the tour. This is also the standard order of Shangxiang in Taoist temple. It takes about 3 hours to visit Jinding area. Tourists usually return to the city on the same day after playing, and will not stay near the scenic spot.

The official name of Niangniang Temple is Huiji temple. The main hall is dedicated to the Taoist God Bixia Yuanjun. There are many buildings in the temple. In addition to Bixia Yuanjun, there are also many Buddhist and Taoist gods and historical celebrities. It is said that this place is very effective and famous in history. It is an important place to pray for blessings around Beijing. Emperor Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty once personally inscribed plaques for temples. Come here to pray for yourself and your relatives. In addition, there are white pagodas and ancient pines with different shapes around the temple, which can take beautiful photos.

Yuhuangding is located on the hillside behind Niangniang Temple. It can be reached by climbing about 100 stone steps from Niangniang Temple. There are statues of jade emperor and other gods, and you can also visit them. The temple is especially built on a steep small platform. It feels close to the cliff. The photos taken are very spectacular.

You can climb the main peak from the back of Yuhuangding, and you can reach it in about half an hour. At the top of the main peak, there are several strange stones with unique shapes. You can have a simple look at them. There is a flat meadow on the top of the mountain, where you can relax and have a picnic. When the weather is fine here, you can see Beijing from afar, and the vision is very broad. After visiting the main peak, go back to Huixiang Pavilion along the original road and offer incense. After offering incense, you can finish your visit.

In addition to regular tours and visits, the Miao Feng mountain folk temple fair from the first day of April to the 15th day of April is also an important part of the scenic area. Miaofengshan Temple Fair has a history of more than 300 years. It has been very famous since the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the most famous temple fairs in North China. Today, there are hundreds of traditional performances in the temple fair every year, as well as activities such as porridge, tea and steamed bread.

In addition, Miaofeng Mountain is one of the famous hiking routes in western Beijing. The hiking route starts from Beian River, passes through Jiufeng, Yangtai mountain, Miaofeng Mountain, Jiangou village and ends at Dajue temple. It takes about one day. However, this route is not suitable for traveling alone, it is best to follow the outdoor club team.

Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Spot

Miaofeng Mountain scenic spot is located in ximentougou District of Beijing, 55 kilometers away from the urban area, with a total area of about 20 square kilometers. The scenic spot is famous for "ancient temples", "strange pines", "strange stones" and "exotic flowers". The main peak of Taihang Mountain is 1291 meters above sea level. The mountain is steep. There are seasonal landscapes such as sunrise, sunset, rime, mountain market and thousands of acres of roses. There is the largest traditional pilgrimage temple in North China. Miaofeng Mountain has become one of the scenic spots around Beijing.

In 2005, it was rated as national AAA scenic spot.

Historical evolution

The Niangniang Temple (Huiji Temple) on Miaofeng Mountain was built in the Liao and Jin Dynasties. The three Temple groups (inspiration palace, Huixiang Pavilion and Yuhuangding) are based on the mountain. They vary in height and height. There are 14 temples with different beliefs of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Folklore on the mountain, which is famous for the "Niangniang Temple" founded in the late Ming Dynasty. From the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, temple fairs were held every year from the first to the fifteenth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar. During the Anti Japanese War, the temple was destroyed and the temple fair declined. After the war, only a few sites remained. In 1986, it was rebuilt by relevant departments. In 1988, it was set up and opened to tourists again. In 2011, Niangniang Temple in Miaofengshan was overhauled.

geographical environment

position

Miaofengshan scenic spot is located in the north of Miaofengshan Town, ximentougou District, Beijing. It is adjacent to Changping in the north, Haidian in the East, Taihang Mountains in the West and Yongdinghe Grand Canyon in the south. 55 kilometers away from the city center, Jinglan highway (109 National Highway) and fengsha railway cross it.

topographic features

Miaofeng Mountain belongs to Taihang Mountains, with igneous rock structure. The main peak is 1291 meters above sea level. The scenic spot is famous for "ancient temples, strange pines and strange rocks". Miaofeng Mountain is also called Miaofeng Mountain because it is majestic and has five peaks at the same time. Compared with other famous mountains, Miaofeng Mountain is relatively flat. From west to East, Yongding River surrounds the west, South and east of the scenic spot. The mountains are lush with trees.

climatic conditions

The climate is typical semi humid continental monsoon climate in north temperate zone. It is hot and rainy in summer, cold and dry in winter, and short in spring and autumn. The annual frost free period is 180-200 days, and the long winter is a major feature of the climate in the territory. In spring and autumn, there are frequent wind and frost, the annual average wind speed is 2.7 m / s, and there are 21 strong winds above grade 8. The annual average frost free period is about 200 days, and the frost free period in Jiangshuihe village is only 100 days. The average annual sunshine hours is 2470 hours. Influenced by the instability of the mid latitude atmospheric circulation and monsoon, the precipitation varies greatly from 970.1 mm (1977) to 377.4 mm (1997), and the annual average precipitation is about 600 mm.

natural resources

Miaofeng Mountain bottom open, fresh air, the mountains are mainly shrubs and flowers. There are a large number of woody plants and high-quality medicinal materials. There are more than 600 kinds of woody plants alone, and more than 20 kinds of high-quality medicinal materials. There are many kinds of ornamental flowers, such as hickory, Syringa oblata, jasmine, Rhododendron, chrysanthemum, rose, etc.

Main attractions

Religious temple

natural landscape

Main peak area

Miaofeng Mountain is the nearest kilometer high mountain to the capital city. The main peak is 1291 meters above sea level. You can see the Yongding River and the city of Beijing from the top of the mountain. The main peak is also the best place to watch sunrise, sunset and sea of clouds.

Rose sightseeing area

Jiangou village, Miaofengshan Town, has been the concentration of rose planting in China since the Ming Dynasty. It is also the origin of "Alpine rose", known as "the hometown of rose in China". The altitude of this area is 800 meters to 1500 meters, the temperature difference between day and night is big, the light is sufficient, the slope is gentle, the soil layer is deep and fertile, it is very suitable for planting roses. At present, the planting area has reached 10000 mu, and the annual output of fresh flowers in full bloom period is about 500000 Jin. The rose produced is of good quality.

Miaofengshan Rose Valley and kazanlik Valley in Bulgaria are known as the two largest rose valleys in the world. There are tens of thousands of acres of roses here. The rose of Rose Valley is very primitive and simple. Although it is not as beautiful as ornamental rose, it has a strong flavor.

There are two best places to watch the roses in Miaofeng Mountain. One is Yangtai mountain rose planting (sightseeing garden) base. The other is the rose garden on the west side of the scenic spot, which is specially for tourists to enjoy. There is a statue of "Rose Fairy" in it.

Zixia xiantianxiao scenic spot

On the west side of Huiji temple, there is a secluded path. Several independent landscapes are hidden in a valley with two entrances

The huge rocks huddled together, blocking the sky and the sun, leaving only a crack. The two stones have names. One is called "ape man stone", and the shape of the stone is the same as the ape man head fossil displayed in the museum. The other is "shenlai stone". It is said that during the Anti Japanese War, a bomb landed next to Niangniang Temple, but the bomb did not explode. During the restoration of Niangniang Temple in Miaofeng Mountain in 1985, migrant workers actually dug out a rusty bomb under the stone. It was identified that the bomb could still explode, causing a lot of vibration.

Guxiangdao scenic spot

Miaofeng Mountain in the west of Beijing became the belief center of the people in the north in the Qing Dynasty. Pilgrims came from all over the country, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Five ancient incense roads in different directions converge in Jiangou village. Old North Road: from niegezhuang; Middle North Road: from beianhe; Middle Road: from Dajue temple; Middle South Road: from Wofo temple; South Road: from Sanjiadian. Xiangdaoshang tea house site, stone mill, steam lamp trough, cliff stone carving and so on have high tourism development value.

History and Humanities

Miaofengshan Temple Fair

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