[2025 Pingliang Attraction] Travel Guide for Pingliang Museum (Updated May)

—— I. Overview and Practical Information for Kongtong Mountain Kongtong Mountain, one of the birthplaces of Taoism, features a beautiful combination of Danxia landforms and ancient architectural complexes. The main peak is 2,123m above sea level. Advantages of visiting in April: After the spring snow melts, the mountain springs are abundant, azaleas are in full bloom from Zhongtai to Xiangshan, and you can avoid the peak crowds of the May Day holiday. Ticket Policy: • Full price ticket: CNY 120 (including scenic area transportation to Zhongtai) • 20% discount with a student ID/senior citizen card • Hidden perk: Make a reservation in advance on the "Kongtongshan Wenlv" WeChat official account to receive a free tea coupon for the Xiangshan Viewing Platform —— II. Transportation and Accommodation Guide 1. Transportation Guide: ① Pingliang Railway Station to the scenic area: Taxi approx. CNY 35 (it is recommended to book via Didi to avoid price increases from unlicensed taxis) ② Self-driving parking: The parking lot at the east gate of the scenic area costs CNY 20/day. It is recommended to arrive before 8:30am to park closer to the shuttle bus location. ③ Tested time-saving route: Take the first shuttle bus at 7:00am directly to Zhongtai, which saves 1.5 hours compared to walking up the mountain. 2. Accommodation Recommendations: ① High-end: Kongtong Mountain Villa (the only star-rated hotel in the scenic area, with views of the Hunyuan Pavilion from the window; off-season price approx. CNY 680/night) ② Cost-effective: Guangchen Inn B&B (800m from the east gate, provides free hiking poles, CNY 150 per person) —— III. Must-Visit Attractions and Hidden Gems 1. Classic Route (6–8 hours): Zhongtai > Qipan Ridge (Glass Viewing Platform) > Leisheng Peak (Iron Chain Climbing Section) > Xiangshan Temple > Tongtian Bridge (Sunset Viewing Point) 2. Leisheng Peak Experience: Walking on the iron chain bridge in the clouds and mist after rain, the most dreamlike experience is when visibility is less than 10m. 3. Photo Tip: The ancient pine platform on the west side of Xiangshan Temple is perfect for taking silhouettes when the sun penetrates the mist at 10am. 4. Lesser-Known Gems: ① Yaowang Cave: Requires a guide (CNY 50/person). The cave contains existing Ming Dynasty medicine-collecting tools. ② Tanzheng Lake Night Tour: Lighted bamboo rafts are available every Friday and Saturday evening from April (CNY 80/person). The lake reflects the stars, moon, and mountain shadows. —— IV. Food Map and Must-Try List 1. Refreshment Stations in the Scenic Area: ① Zhongtai Vegetarian Restaurant: Recommended: mushroom and tofu buns (CNY 5/piece), made with Kongtong Mountain spring water ② Leisheng Peak Tea Stall: Ancient method of brewing codonopsis pilosula honey water (CNY 10/cup) to relieve mountain climbing fatigue 2. Food Scene at the Foot of the Mountain (concentrated in Santianmen Ancient Town): | Category | Recommended Store | Signature Dish | Price per Person | Experience Highlights | | Mutton | Lao Majia Braised Mutton | Bone-in braised mutton ribs | CNY 68 | Stewed in a pottery pot for 4 hours, served with Longdong black wheat cake | | Noodles | Zhouji Heluo Noodle Restaurant | Sour soup buckwheat noodles | CNY 15 | Century-old soup recipe, free refills | | Snacks | Zhang's Fried Bola | Fried mutton offal bola | CNY 30 | Teppanyaki flame show, served with exclusive Elaeagnus angustifolia tea | | Desserts | Longxiangzhai | Walnut oil pastry | CNY 8 | Freshly baked flaky crust, limited to 200 pieces per day | 3. Night Market Guide: Xinmin South Road Food Street (open 18:00–23:00): ① Must-try: Jingning roasted chicken (look for stalls with the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Certification" sign) ② Avoid: "Wild fern root noodles" priced below CNY 10 are mostly starch products —— V. Anti-Pitfalls Guide and Seasonal Tips 1. Shopping Traps: ① Be cautious when buying "wild lingzhi" on the roadside. Genuine products cost no less than CNY 300/50g on the market. ② Recommended souvenir: Artemisia argyi sachets from the Kongtong Mountain Taoist Medical Hall (CNY 38/piece), mosquito repellent effect tested to last over 6 hours 2. Exclusive Reminders for April: ① The temperature difference between day and night reaches 15℃, so it is recommended to dress in layers (fleece + windproof jacket). ② Cable car maintenance day: Suspended operation every Wednesday afternoon, pay attention to avoid this when planning your route. —— VI. Recommended Itinerary Combinations Two-Day Cultural and Culinary Tour: Day 1: Climb the mountain early to see the sea of clouds > Vegetarian lunch experience > Explore Yaowang Cave in the afternoon > Stay overnight in the mountain villa to watch the stars Day 2: Ancient town intangible cultural heritage morning market (7:00–9:00) > Pingliang Museum (free visit to bronze artifacts from the Warring States period) > Purchase walnut oil pastries before returning

4-Day Trip to Pingliang: Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery! Here's a detailed guide to help you explore the charm of Pingliang. Save it now! -- 🚩Itinerary: DAY 1: Take a train 🚂 to beautiful Pingliang in the evening. DAY 2: Mount Kongtong ⛰️-> Kongtong Ancient Town 🏠-> Pingliang Museum 🏛️ Enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Kongtong, then experience the historical charm of Kongtong Ancient Town, and finally learn about the local culture at Pingliang Museum. DAY 3: Longquan Temple 🏯 Visit Longquan Temple to experience the ancient Buddhist culture and the tranquil atmosphere of the temple. DAY 4: Pingliang-> Lanzhou 🚆 End your trip to Pingliang and take a train to Lanzhou. Look forward to your next trip! 🎉 -- Travel Tips: - Local customs: Pingliang has a variety of folk customs. Participate in local activities such as Shehuo and temple fairs to experience the authentic culture 🎭. - Airport transportation: Pingliang Airport is under construction. You can take a bus or drive 🚗. - Food: Don't miss Pingliang beef noodles, lamb paomo, and Jingning roast chicken 🍜🍖. - November weather: The temperature difference between day and night in Pingliang in November is large. Dress lightly during the day and keep warm at night 🧣. -- ✨️Don't forget to like and save this post. Follow me for more travel tips about Pingliang! ✨️

Pingliang Museum is really shocking 👍Most Recommended: 🌟Highlights: Explore the traces of history and savor the charm of culture. The Buddha Statue Hall in the museum has a rich collection. You can take your time to appreciate it alone. The smiling Buddha statue can really calm your soul. Pingliang has witnessed the process of Buddhist culture from non-existence to prosperity and then to decline, and has achieved a great integration of various religious cultures. It is also a Taoist holy land where "the emperor seeks advice". If you come to Pingliang, you must visit the museum. 📍Detailed address: Navigation: Pingliang Museum (Because the museum has moved, there is an old museum, please make sure to navigate correctly) Take a taxi: Some drivers are reluctant to go because it is a bit remote. Stop a few more taxis and there will always be someone willing to take you there. From the museum back to the city: There are buses. I heard there are buses for the museum, but they only run once in a long time. There is a bus at 13:50 at noon [Ticket reservation] You can make an appointment at any time and swipe your ID card at the door There is an impression in the museum, you can bring your own copy to get stamped. The third floor starts with "Buddhist Culture" and "Taoist Culture", and then goes down to the second floor, Pingliang History and Culture, Pingliang Revolutionary History. The Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum on the first floor is not open, and I look forward to its opening in the future. Take a closer look at Pingliang's paper weaving paintings~ There is a small area of ​​"paper weaving paintings" on display in the Geological Museum of Kongtong Mountain. They are amazing works of art.

As a museum that opened in 2019, the square is not yet well constructed, there is no supporting bus nearby, and it is almost impossible to call a network car. What's even more outrageous is that the power was cut off twice in the afternoon, I was also convinced But the shortcomings do not hide the advantages, the exhibits inside are great, the level of exhibition and facilities are also online, especially the treasure of the town museum, the Eastern Han Boshan cover beast pattern bronze zun, is quite exquisite and breathtaking The museum is divided into three floors, the main exhibition hall is four, the first floor is now the Northwest Great Wall culture exhibition, for temporary exhibition, most of the cultural relics are from Jiuquan area The second floor is the main exhibition hall, Pingliang history and culture exhibition, most of the hard goods are here, the third floor has two exhibition halls, respectively for Buddhist culture and Taoist culture exhibition This land is located in the golden triangle area where Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia meet, with Kongtong Mountain, the ancient god Hua Xia's first sword fairy Guang Chengzi was mixed here, Buddhist and Taoist culture collided and blended here, the local accent is very similar to Guanzhong area, this is the historical city of Xi Chu Chang'an first city ☞ Pingliang The treasure of the town museum, the Eastern Han Boshan cover beast pattern bronze zun is quite shocking, the relief is beautiful and stunning, it is the kind that even if it is placed in the corner, people feel that it is the protagonist, even if deliberately covering the light is still so dazzling feeling The whole body is carved with different postures of dragons, tigers, phoenix birds, bears and immortals in the Boshan with overlapping mountains and fairy air. The three bears are full, shrunk neck and shrugged shoulders for support. The overall is gorgeous and exquisite, far ahead After seeing this, think about the treasure of the town museum in Handan, which is also a Han Dynasty wine vessel ☞ gold and silver coated carriage big jue wine zun, suddenly feel that it is not fragrant In addition, there are many exquisite cultural relics worth seeing, or wait for everyone to discover it themselves, and one thing to note is that although there are many real goods here, there are also many imitations What is surprising is that the level of counterfeiting here is quite high, many replicas do not show any disharmony, whether in shape or aging can be fake, it seems that there are experts here

Between Kongtong Mountain and Pingliang Museum I chose the museum In the whole Gansu, there are only 4 national first-class museums, Gansu Provincial Museum, Dunhuang Research Institute, Tianshui Museum, and the remaining one is Pingliang Museum. Pingliang, the first city west of Chang'an, but my only impression of this place is in the 'Kangxi Dynasty', Zhou Peigong persuaded Wang Fuchen to surrender, in the Pingliang Prefecture... Pingliang has many mythological stories in history. 📸Must-see exhibition hall Second floor 'Longbao Jinghua' Third floor 'Han Feng Cang Yun' 'Dao Yuan Kong Tong' 🏺Must-see exhibits ✅Boshan mythical beast pattern bronze zun: the treasure of the museum, Eastern Han Dynasty wine utensil, various auspicious beasts and feathered people, the lid looks like mountains ✅Han Wang Ding-shaped copper furnace: Pingliang is the fief of Zhu Yuanzhang's son Han Wang, this furnace was cast by the 11th generation Han Wang Zhu Densheng ✅Ming Er Long Xi Zhu bottle: Chenghua style ✅Copper Xuanwu: snake head spitting tongue and turtle head facing each other, snake tail and turtle tail entwined ✅Dayun Temple Buddha relic case: five-piece set ✅Various Taoist and Buddhist (Tibetan) statues: from various eras 📌tips: Free visit, free parking, the stunning degree of the exhibits in the Pingliang Museum far exceeded my expectations, it subverted my consistent cognition that once a museum has a flashy appearance, the collection must not be good... Climbing Kongtong Mountain is too tiring, visiting the museum is the right thing to do