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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2011

Yaoshan Mountain - Spring Temple Buddha Tourism Area

平顶山市尧山－中原大佛景区

Henan, Pingdingshan★ 4.5Designated 2011·34.9890°N, 113.6527°E

Ticket Price

Yaoshan CNY 80, Central Plains Giant Buddha CNY 120

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2011

About Yaoshan Mountain - Spring Temple Buddha Tourism Area

Mount Yao in central Henan rises through forested ridges to the Spring Temple Buddha, one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world. The mountain's gorges, waterfalls and hiking trails make it both a pilgrimage and a nature destination.

Highlights

The 128 m Spring Temple Buddha — among the tallest statues in the world — plus the Yao Mountain gorges, hot springs and cable cars.

Suggested Route

Ride the cable car up Yao Mountain, visit the giant Buddha and the surrounding temple plaza; allow half a day to a full day.

Food & Lodging

Try Lushan county mushroom hot pot and noodles; stay at the hot-spring resorts near Shangtang village.

Facilities

Cable cars, shuttles, restrooms, parking and accessible paths to the Buddha plaza (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

In Lushan County, Pingdingshan; no metro. Reach via Zhengyao Expressway (ends at Yaoshan); nearest HSR Pingdingshan West Station (Zhengzhou-Chongqing line) ~80 km; ~150 km from Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport.

Reservation

Online booking via official WeChat/site recommended.

Ticket Price

Yaoshan CNY 80 (≈ $11), Central Plains Giant Buddha CNY 120 (≈ $17)

Address

Pingdingshan City Lushan County Zhao Village Township Shangtang Village

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

平顶山市尧山－中原大佛景区

平顶山市鲁山县赵村乡上汤村

Pingdingshan City Lushan County Zhao Village Township Shangtang Village

34.9890, 113.6527

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