A Half-Day Leisure Escape to Wangwu Mountain in Autumn｜Complete Guide with Free Attractions to Check In

Here comes a seriously underrated hidden gem! Wangwu Mountain may not be as famous as the Five Great Mountains, but it holds the title of "Mountain of Kings" 👑 The legendary story of the Foolish Old Man Moving the Mountain happened right here 🏔️ Not only is the scenery beautiful, but the cultural heritage is also incredibly rich 💥 Li Bai’s only authentic calligraphy piece, "Shangyangtai Tie," was written here! 📍Location Guide ⛰️ Scenic Area: Wangwu Town, Jiyuan City, Henan Province 🕰️ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM 🎫 Ticket Packages: - Basic: 80 RMB (includes shuttle bus) - Effort-saving Package: 180 RMB (includes round-trip cable car) 🚗 How to Get There: 1️⃣ Self-driving: Parking lot charges 5 RMB/day, park as long as you want 2️⃣ Bus: Direct buses available from Jiyuan city center 🌄 Best Autumn Viewing Timeline ⏰ Peak Season: Mid-October to Mid-November 📸 Must-visit Photo Spots: - Yugu Village at the foot of the mountain - Medicine King Valley - Millennium Ginkgo Tree (super spectacular~) - Yangtai Palace - Around the parking lot 💡 Handy Tips ☑️ This year has been rainy, so the autumn colors at the summit are so-so; better to focus on the lower mountain areas ☑️ If you’re not a hiking pro, the 80 RMB ticket is enough—save 100 RMB and treat yourself to a milk tea 🥤 ☑️ These spots are completely free!: Yangtai Palace, Wangwu Old Street, Chinese Yugu Village 🚠 Hiking Guide For those wanting to reach the summit 👉 It’s recommended to take the cable car both ways to save 85% of your energy! Tiantan Peak is 1715 meters high, and there’s free lamb soup at noon~ Must-visit along the way: - Geological Museum (learn something new) - Medicine King Valley (absolutely stunning scenery) - Ying’en Palace (great for photos) 📸 Recommended Autumn Viewing Route 1️⃣ Best one-day hiking route: Millennium Ginkgo Tree → Scenic Area Entrance → Yangtai Palace ⚠️ Visit Yangtai Palace last, it’s very crowded in the morning! ❤️ Thoughtful Suggestions 1️⃣ The scenic area is semi-open, with the commercial zone at the back gate, but no matter where you stay, you must take the shuttle from the main parking lot to enter the mountain. 2️⃣ Sightseeing bus route: Visitor Center → Hiking Start Point → Cable Car Station Don’t get off on the way up! Explore on the way back at your leisure. 3️⃣ Most efficient plan: Cable car up → Check in at the summit → Hike down → Visit attractions → Finish with free spots 🌟 Hidden Gems Free check-in spots: Statue of Sima Chengzhen at Yangtai Palace entrance and the "First Cave Heaven" archway Red education base: Full panoramic display of the Foolish Old Man Moving the Mountain story