The notebook of Jiexiu and Mianshan
Walk where the horizon opens.
Sacred mountain, temples hanging on cliffs and merchant houses surround Jiexiu.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Mountain · Heritage
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Jiexiu and Mianshan
Sacred mountain, temples hanging on cliffs and merchant houses surround Jiexiu.
To understand what Jiexiu and Mianshan are, you have to look at Mount Mian, Zoroastrian Temple of Jiexiu and Wang Family Court. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, mountain reliefs and heritage and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Mount Mian
- Zoroastrian Temple of Jiexiu
- Cour de la famille Wang
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Mount Mian
Temples, footbridges and waterfalls occupy a long rocky valley. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked prior to departure; water, warm clothing and time range remain useful, even in summer.
Temple
Zoroastrian Temple of Jiexiu
Remnants and sculptures bear witness to religious influences from Central Asia. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, dress and photographic rules are to be checked on the spot.
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Cour de la famille Wang
A large set of carved market prices extends near Lingshi. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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Vieille ville de Jiexiu
Old towers, temples and alleyways remain in the centre of this town of the Fen Valley. An early-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
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