Jie Gong Ridge

Jie Gong Ridge

It enshrines Jie Zitui, his mother, and Jie Zhang. The cave is 22 meters high, 40 meters wide, and 25 meters deep, supported by two large elliptical pillars with a long radius of 4.5 meters and a short radius of 3 meters. The three statues are all 11 meters tall, with solemn and dignified expressions, exuding an ancient and solemn aura.

Mianshan Mountain is also called Jieshan Mountain, and the origin of this name is to commemorate Jie Zitui. Therefore, when you come to Mianshan, Jie Gong Ridge is a must-see. Although the scenery is ordinary, it holds great commemorative significance.

Jie Gong Ridge tells the legend of Jie Zitui. You can take the cable car up from here. At the top, there is a temple that houses 28 genuine mummified Buddha statues. It is said to be the burial site of Jie Zitui. There is a tomb of Jie Zitui on the ridge. Take the cable car up, walk around, and it will take about three hours in total.

Location

Mianshan Scenic Area, Jiexiu City, Shanxi Province