Which one is better, Wudaogou or Phoenix Mountain in Dandong?
If I choose between the two, I prefer Shidaogou. I have friends who are from there. I have been fortunate enough to visit there once, so I may have more say in it.
Under the Wangtian'e volcano in the Changbai Mountains of Jilin Province, there is a valley called "Fifteen Daogou". The basalt columns in the valley are neat and straight, like an army in preparation. Under the erosion of the water flow, the stone forests on both sides of the Shidaogou River were exposed. Many broken stone pillars were scattered in the river bed, and the stone surfaces were already covered with moss.
Fifteen Daogou in Changbai Mountain is known as "the most beautiful little Jiuzhaigou in the north". Fifteen Daogou in Changbai Mountain has breathtaking scenery. It is kept in a boudoir and retains the most original scenery.
Fifteen Daogou actually does not simply refer to a mountain ravine. Going upstream from the mouth of the Yalu River, whenever a larger tributary water system merges into the Yalu River, people call the location of this tributary water system a "ditch."
It is located in the upper reaches of the Yalu River and in the Wangswan Canyon in Changbai Mountain. It is 38 kilometers long and every 1 kilometer is a wonder!
The wonders abound, the rocks are cleverly made, and the clear river is colorful. There is also a unique volcanic relic here, a lava platform formed by the underground magma that overflowed during the volcanic eruption. Years of weathering and erosion have created this basalt canyon that stretches for tens of kilometers. The volcanic geological relics and landscapes formed by caldera in the valley are very rare!
Between the lakes and mountains, the canyons tower into the clouds, and there are eight spectacular waterfalls cascading down from the top of the mountain or from the cliffs halfway up the mountain. Here, there are wild flowers in spring, green shade in summer, colorful forests in autumn, and ice waterfalls in winter. It is a wonderful place all year round, with beautiful scenery everywhere.
As for Dandong Phoenix Mountain, I learned more about it. Dandong Phoenix Mountain has more artificial buildings and a glass plank road, but the organization is chaotic. The best time to visit Fenghuang Mountain is in autumn, when all the layers of forest are dyed. Phoenix Mountain can be walked in about one day. If you like mountain climbing, you can choose to go to Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong. Fenghuang Mountain is similar to Nantaihang. The Laoniubei and Heifengkou of Fenghuang Mountain are more dangerous and are currently equipped with safety guardrails. If you are a travel enthusiast and want to take the wild route, Phoenix Mountain has Tiger Back, Hundred Meter Rock Face, and Buffalo Back routes.
This is the scenery of the fifteen valleys. It’s beautiful, isn’t it?
I’m lucky to have these two routes. I have been to both scenic spots. The characteristics of these two scenic spots are different. Changbai County Shiwudaogou is suitable for everyone. There are many strange rocks and strange rocks, many springs and waterfalls, and the air is very good. It is a natural oxygen bar!
Phoenix Mountain in Fengcheng, Dandong, with its ten major landscapes such as "scenery, peaks, dangers, rocks, caves, springs, objects, temples, carvings, and traces" as its main line, is more suitable for tourists with strong physical strength, especially You can take the cable car up and down the Lao Niu Bei section, but you lose the fun of mountain climbing. Elderly people and children recommend Shidaogou Gou, while young people or people with good physical strength recommend Fengcheng Fenghuang Mountain.
Of course, we recommend you to travel to Haitang Mountain in Fuxin, Liaoning. The cliff statues on Haitang Mountain and the Cuoqin Hall of Pu'an Temple, known as the "Little Potala Palace", are the "Eastern Buddhist Temple of Tibetan Buddhism in China". Current representatives of the Center”. There are more than 260 cliff statues. It is said that the dyes on the Buddha statues are made from some plants on Haitang Mountain, which makes people recall the long history and have rich associations with the designers and carving art craftsmen.
Comparing two scenic spots with completely different geological structures is obviously problematic. If you want to ask which one is better, I can only tell you that it depends on what scenery you want to see.
Phoenix Mountain in Dandong is better. Phoenix Mountain is located 3.5 kilometers southeast of Fengcheng City and has convenient transportation. The main body of Fenghuang Mountain is composed of granite, and the landscape is unique. It has been known as "the most famous mountain in Liaodong" since ancient times. During the Daoguang period (1821-1850), together with Qianshan, Yiwulu Mountain and Yaoshan, it was collectively known as "the four famous mountains in Fengtian Province" and "the most famous mountain in China". The famous adventure mountains are mainly about dangerous mountains, beautiful waters, frontier fortresses, forest areas and folk customs.
I have been to Fenghuang Mountain twice. It is the first mountain in Liaodong and has many wonders. , is known to be dangerous, so it is recommended to leave a little more time.
A must-see attraction when visiting Dandong. In Dandong, you can admire the Yalu River, swim through Dalu Island, see the sea and eat seafood, and then climb Phoenix Mountain. It is very good. Fengcheng at the foot of the mountain is a very clean and inexpensive town. Wudaogou is located in Changbai Mountain Wangswan Scenic Area. The core scenic area is not large, with strange rocks and waterfalls. The scenery is different in spring, summer and autumn. The surrounding Changbai Mountain South Scenic Area and West Scenic Area are very suitable for self-driving tours and are worth a visit
Coincidentally, I went to both of these places during the National Day in 2019. In comparison, the scenery in Wudaogou is definitely better than that of Fenghuang Mountain. It may also have something to do with the season. Dandong was still very hot at that time, so you had to wear short-sleeves, but the temperature in Wudaogou was already very low, so you had to wear a cotton-padded jacket. If you want to climb mountains, then go to Fenghuang Mountain, but you can’t finish the climb in one day and it’s very tiring. The scenery of Wudaogou is beautiful, but the location is relatively remote. There is no direct expressway. It is the provincial road along the Yalu River. It is winding and takes a day to get in and out. The first 4 pictures have fifteen ditches.
Shiwudaogou is located near Changbai Mountain. The scenic area is called Wangswan Scenic Area. It is mainly about landscape scenery, with many streams where melted water from snow-capped mountains gathers, especially many small waterfalls. . No climbing required. The scenery along the Yalu River is also beautiful!
Fenghuang Mountain in Dandong is mainly for mountain climbing and is famous for being dangerous among the mountains in Liaoning.
The choice between the two depends on personal preference and itinerary design.
I have been to both of these places. Phoenix Mountain in Dandong is known as Xiaohua Mountain and is famous for its steep rock faces. Going to Qianshan is called mountain climbing, and going to Phoenix Mountain is called mountain climbing. You can understand it yourself. The official name of Wudaogou Valley is Wangswan Scenic Area. The scenic area is not large, but the landform formed by the six-prism volcano is really shocking. These are two attractions with different styles and different tourist experiences. It is recommended to visit them both if you have the opportunity.
Both scenic spots are worth visiting. I have been to both in the past few years, and each has its own beauty.