Source of the Fen River (Leiming Temple)
汾河源头
The source of the Fen River, known as the Mother River of Shanxi, where spring water emerges from beneath the cliffs of Leiming Temple, with an old temple beside the pool.
The source of the Fen River lies at the foot of the Guancen Mountains near Dongzhai Town in Ningwu County. The river gushes out of a cave beneath Leiming Temple and forms a clear spring pool, and it is regarded as the birthplace of the Fen River, which is often called the Mother River of Shanxi. Leiming Temple is built into the mountain, and the rumble of the spring gives it its name, which means 'thunder'. The site is small, and 30 to 45 minutes is enough. It is often combined with Luya Mountain and Wannian Ice Cave.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wanghuagou Hanging Village
- Shimen Hanging Coffins
- Ningwu Tianchi Lake (Mayinghai)
- Wannian Ice Cave
- Malun Grassland
- Ninghua Ancient Town
- Luya Mountain
- Heyeping Subalpine Meadow