Cangshan Mountain
藏山
The place where Cheng Ying hid the orphan of the Zhao family, as told in 'The Orphan of Zhao.' Ancient temple buildings cling to the cliffs. A 4A scenic area with autumn foliage.
Cangshan lies about 18 km north of Yuxian County town. According to legend, during the Spring and Autumn period, Cheng Ying of the state of Jin hid Zhao Wu, the orphan of the Zhao family, here for 15 years, hence the name 'Hidden Mountain.' Cangshan Temple dates back to before the Jin dynasty. Its surviving halls, living quarters, a dressing tower and the Orphan-Hiding Cave, built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, cling to the cliffs and are a national key cultural relic protection site. The scenic area also has a glass walkway, the Wenzi Shrine and forest trails, with lush vegetation. It is a national 4A-level scenic area. Admission is about 80 yuan (subject to official notice), and a visit takes 4 to 5 hours. It is about an hour's drive from the city, and weekends in the autumn foliage season are crowded.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30