Guanshan Mountain & Academy
冠山（冠山书院）
A forest park southwest of Pingding County town, where Guanshan Academy, a historic academy dating back to the Yuan dynasty, stands in the hills.
Guanshan lies southwest of Pingding County town. Its peak is shaped like a crown, with pine and cypress forests covering it, and it is now a forest park. Guanshan Academy within the mountain was first built in the Yuan dynasty and has long served as a place for teaching locals. The surviving academy buildings, the Chonggu Guanshan stele inscriptions and nearby temple structures remain, and climbing the stone steps offers a view of ancient Pingding town. A visit takes about 2 hours and suits light hiking and cultural exploration. It is about 15 km from downtown Yangquan. Ticket prices are confirmed on site.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00