Things to do in Jiyuan

Although it's only a 4A-level scenic spot, it's well worth a visit. The clear weather, blue sky and white clouds, combined with the rolling mountains, are truly breathtaking. If you have mobility issues, there are cable cars and ropeways to and from the site, but there's always a section you have to climb yourself. The view from the highest point is truly expansive. The scenic area is also very clean; the toilets have toilet paper and are clean.

The scenery is very good, and the items and entertainment projects in the scenic area are really not expensive. The only thing I want to complain about is the various package tickets. The first time I went there, I couldn’t tell which project was where. There were no clear signs, and the staff’s introduction was not clear. Because I took a few detours, the same entertainment facilities were in different places, and some of them might not be included in the package tickets. My personal suggestion is to buy a basic ticket, and then buy whatever you want to play separately when you get there. It doesn’t cost much more, and at least it saves you trouble. If there are things you don’t want to play, just skip it.

The mountain is covered with lush vegetation and rich primary and secondary forests, providing good habitats for wild animals. The scenic area is full of towering peaks, deep ravines, cascading waterfalls, and magnificent scenery. In spring, peach blossoms and green willows appear; in the rainy season, the sea of clouds rolls; in the golden autumn, the leaves are red and the cypresses are green; when the snow is white, the hot springs under the peaks bring people the warmth of spring.

Teacher Zhou's professional explanations, both in detail and easy to understand, helped us understand the history of Baima Temple and its related Buddhist culture. It was a pity that two halls were under renovation, which we could only consider a minor disappointment, but it will serve as motivation for our next visit.

The scenery in Jidu Temple is very beautiful. It is a typical northern ancient garden, an ancient Taoist sacrificial site, and one of the scenic spots in Jiyuan. It is the largest existing ancient building complex in Henan Province and is known as the "museum" of ancient architecture in the Central Plains.

I didn't have a small bus ticket, and I thought it wasn't far, so I decided to walk in. It was six kilometers, and I took my kids for two hours. It took ten minutes to get down the mountain by scenic bus. I advise everyone to buy a small bus. There are a lot of tadpoles. It's good for children to play in the water and catch tadpoles. The farmhouse is not expensive, and the handmade noodles are only ten yuan.

Quite an interesting and special museum to visit. I have learned lot of “knowledge” related to the ancient tombs during the 2 hours tour with the guide.

The scenic area has a clear layout, starting with the West Hill Grottoes, then moving to the East Hill Grottoes and Xiangshan Temple on the opposite bank. A single visit covers most of the highlights and allows for relatively close observation of the Buddha statues, making it quite rewarding. However, it's a pity that many statues have been damaged by theft.

There was a slight unpleasantness with the merchant's customer service when making the reservation, as I had booked a guided tour of the Longmen Grottoes, but the merchant's page description was incorrect and I requested a refund, which they refused. I only got a refund after contacting the platform's customer service. Because of this unpleasant experience, I didn't have high expectations for the tour. However, once inside the museum, Mr. Pei's explanation was truly dedicated, and he was a very kind person; it was clear he genuinely loved the experience. Special praise! 👍 He made up for the merchant's shortcomings! 👍

Beautiful place to make photoes and enjoy old Luoyang atmosphere. Recommended to visit at 18 and later to see lights and lanterns. It is necessary to raise up the gates, view is really nice. But be aware a lot of people that want your money to dress you and make photoes. Or may be you will like this experience.