Wutai Mountain Walking Raiders (with Precautions)

Another way to go to Wutai Mountain is hiking. Today, Bian Xiao will tell you how to go hiking in Wutai Mountain. Whether it is the route, accommodation or precautions, everyone can know in advance.

1, traffic guide 1. Join the outdoor team

Starting from Beijing, there will be many teams, usually a two-day weekend group.

They have mature experience in leading teams outdoors. As long as you pay, prepare some outdoor products according to their suggestions and assemble them on time, you will be sent by car and just follow them.

Generally, I set off on Friday night, take the overnight train to the starting point of the hiking route-Hongmenyan, get off and start climbing, which is usually a five-stop conventional reverse crossing. The team will be responsible for the whole accommodation process, and you need to bring your own food and drink on the way. However, most of these teams send tour groups about three times in summer, and only a few outdoor teams with certain expertise send tour groups in winter.

Go by train yourself.

The nearest railway station to Wutai Mountain is Wutai Mountain Station (this town is called sha he, and locals are used to it). From Shahe, you can take a bus or taxi to Hongmenyan to start hiking. The price of minibus is 25 yuan per person. If you take a taxi, you will usually go to 40 yuan from 30 yuan alone.

Even in the early hours of the morning, there is generally no need to worry about not getting off the train. There are few trains at Wutaishan station, so the station is not open 24 hours, and the waiting room will only be open when the train is near. Minibuses and taxi drivers also wait for guests according to the train schedule. This way from Beijing, it only takes two days to go back and forth, and it is not limited by the season.

The above two ways can easily reach the starting point of hiking in the Five Dynasties: Hong Men Rock, while the following two ways may not directly reach Hong Men Rock, and some are not satisfactory.

Travel by car

Wutai Mountain has three routes into the mountain. Both the northern line and the western line are Panshan Highway. When it snows in winter, the road is slippery and it is difficult to walk. When it snows heavily, the roads will be closed. Jingangku Township on the southern line is closest to the valley and generally does not close roads. It is also the closest place to the entrance of the expressway. However, it should be noted that the starting point of hiking is Hong Men Rock at the entrance of the northern line.

4. Bus

Taiyuan, Xinzhou and Beijing all have scenic through trains, and the specific trains are different in the off-season. This article doesn't know much about it.

2. If the five elements are completely worn, there are two types: reverse wear and forward wear:

1. Reverse osmosis

The reverse crossing is the most conventional route, which is the most commonly used route for most hiking teams: Hong Men Rock-Beitai-Bathroom-Zhongtai-Xitai-Jixiang Temple-Lion's Nest (28km away, the temple can stay)-Jin 'ge Temple (35km away, Dananzhuang farmhouse can stay)-(ancient) Nantai-Kuantan Village/Fomudong, all the way.

You can live in the lion's nest or the farmhouse in Da Nanzhuang. Living in a lion's den takes a little rush the next day. Generally, you can walk the whole course at noon the next day. To return, you need to charter a bus to Taihuai Town, and then return to sha he by bus.

Dress smoothly

The crossing line is relatively long, including Hong Men Rock-Dongtai-Nantai-Huyingou-Fomudong-Nantai-Jinge Temple (stopping in Dananzhuang)-Lion's Nest (stopping)-Liang Qing Temple-Xitai-Zhongtai-Bathroom-Beitai-Hong Men Rock. The whole journey is about seventy kilometers. Shunchuan, who usually lives in Dananzhuang near Jingu Temple.

3. Overview of production line

Because the terrain around Wutai Mountain is relatively flat and there are no steep peaks, the tops of all platforms can go directly down to Taihuai Town, so there are many unconventional routes besides the above two routes. For example, the old platform and the new platform run through ten stations, and the route we choose in Wutai Mountain in winter is some one-day hiking routes: Hongmenyan-Dongtai-Hongmenyan-Beitai-Bathroom-Zhongtai-cutting to the statue temple in Taihuai Town, with a total length of 25 kilometers.

For details, please refer to outdoor software such as hexapod or two-step road to query the route. The route of Wutai Mountain is not difficult as a whole, and the climbing range of the route is not large. Even cars are connected to the top of each platform, and most hiking routes that pass through Wutai mostly follow these roads, taking shortcuts and taking some shortcuts.

Generally speaking, for people who have exercise habits or often climb mountains, they can basically walk down 50 kilometers in two days. However, there are still some difficulties for outdoor Xiaobai who doesn't exercise every day. Large commercial hiking teams usually have Xiao Bai, and less than a quarter of them can follow the whole process, so they still need to do their best.

If you give up halfway, there are naturally many inconveniences. You need to contact the local farmhouse or driver to take a taxi down the mountain, or you can take the scenic shuttle bus back to the mountain at Jixiang Temple. Prices range from 30 to 50 to 180.

In Wutai Mountain in winter, if it snows, the tracks on the road will be covered. You should be careful if you take the path. Especially on the top of each platform on the way down the mountain (north platform, middle platform, bath, etc.). ), these unconventional hiking routes have shallower tracks and greater slopes.

Of course, if you travel outdoors, you'd better go together. Someone in the team must know the way. Nowadays, it is very convenient for mobile phone applications to query hiking routes. Hikers can download it themselves and prepare the route in advance before departure.

3. The budget for traveling to Taiwan Province is actually a fare evasion route, but the scenic spot seems to acquiesce to tourists and is completely open to people walking on this road.

As far as Beijing is concerned, outdoor groups are usually transported by bus, which is responsible for one meal and one night, between 300 and 400. In addition, it takes about 50 yuan to pay part of the taxi fare. Plus your own travel expenses and so on, around 500 yuan.

If you go by yourself, the Beijing sleeper will go to Wutaishan Station around 200 yuan, and Wutaishan Station will go to the scenic spot 50-60 yuan. In addition, accommodation and food are rich and frugal, and the price in winter is cheaper than that in summer. Generally speaking, compared with outdoor group construction, the cost savings are limited, and 500 yuan is also needed.

4. On the hiking route where Taihuai Town stays in Dachaotai, there is no other supply except vegetarian food and hot water in the temple. Taihuai Town at the foot of the mountain is a typical tourist town. It is convenient to eat and live in summer and winter. More than half of the businesses are concentrated between Shuxiang Temple and Daiding, and some of them are located near Nanshan Temple. You can book online in advance.

However, there is little online information about farmhouses in the village, and the situation in winter is unknown. If the accommodation in the temple is poor and you care about hygiene, it is recommended to bring your own sleeping bag; The accommodation in the farmhouse is slightly better, but it is certainly not as good as the standard hotel in Huaizhen.

Supermarkets and restaurants in Taihuai Town are very convenient, mostly noodle restaurants, and the specialties of Taiwan Province mushrooms are generally more expensive. In addition, there are some restaurants with good locations in Wutai Mountain Scenic Area. Simply put, it is to use some rough craftsmanship to process limited ingredients in advance, and then use some leftovers to deceive tourists. Caution is still necessary.

Finally, when we eat vegetarian food and stay in hotels, we must respect the rules of temples, don't make noise and don't eat meat, including instant noodles. Prepare some small change in advance and refund some incense money.

5. Precautions for food preparation

1. Water:

There is more sweating in summer, and the whole journey takes about 2L. However, every temple at the top of the platform has hot water supply. The hot water supply may be cut off due to the crowded weather in summer. It is recommended to bring an insulated kettle and add one liter of mineral water for later use.

In Wutai Mountain in winter, the ordinary non-insulated kettle exposed to the external system cannot be drunk because of freezing. A kettle with poor insulation function may turn into cold water soon. At the same time, monks live at the top of each platform, which can provide hot water, and there is little drinking water in winter. So it is enough to bring an insulated kettle with a larger capacity.

Eating:

In summer, all temples in Taiding provide fast food and hot water, but we must catch up with the meal (6 o'clock, 1 1 point, 17 o'clock) and get ahead of most people. All vegetarianism is very simple, and whether it is suitable for different people varies. It is recommended to take some dry food with you.

In winter, only Dongtai provides fast food and hot water, while other temples are said to provide only hot water. Because the water in food will be frozen in winter, try to avoid adding too much water to the road meal. Otherwise, the taste will become hard and unpalatable.

When you are a vegetarian, you should also pay attention to respecting the rules of the temple. Don't say anything after eating vegetarian food, and donate some incense money on your own initiative after meals.

climate

Because the equipment is closely related to the climate, we put it together.

Although the latitude of Wutai Mountain is lower than that of Beijing, it is close to the northeast because of its high terrain and cold climate. The altitude difference between Taiding and Taihuai Town is about 1000 meters, and the rhythm of seasonal change is about one month.

Wutai Mountain has a typical mountain microclimate with changeable climate, especially in summer. It's still sunny at noon, and it's going to rain at night. In most cases, the weather forecast can only be used as a reference, unless there is a large-scale cold and warm airflow crossing the border, it will have universal reference significance.

The elevation of Taihuai Town is 1800, and the elevation of the top of the platform is between 2800 and 3000. The meteorological temperature difference is about six or seven degrees. Coupled with the windy mountain top and the meticulous wind-cold effect, the actual temperature difference can reach more than ten degrees.

It is mainly windproof and rainproof in summer, windproof and cold-proof in winter, and sun protection is required in sunny days all year round. Therefore, the preparation principle of equipment is to carry it with you, which is especially suitable for cold winter.

Summer equipment

1, non-slip hiking shoes and sports socks with medium and high tubes. Ordinary sports shoes and ordinary low-cut cotton socks are not impossible, but they will be inconvenient to move, easy to slip, and easy to stand on tiptoe.

In summer, Chaotai doesn't have high requirements for clothes. Ordinary sweatpants, a long sleeve, a short sleeve and a thick coat are enough. It's still a little cold when it gets dark. In addition, just in case, be sure to prepare a raincoat, because the wind is strong, don't bring a disposable one.

3, accessories: a fisherman's hat with a cover, which can protect against the sun; Bring a pair of knee pads to support your knees to prevent colds; If you use a trekking stick, you can bring a pair of half-fingered gloves.

In addition, because there will be some unpaved dirt roads on the way from Fifth Avenue to Chaotai, there are many tourists taking cars in the scenic spot, which is often dusty. Bring one or two magic headscarves or masks to protect against sun and dust.

Outdoor equipment is best equipped with trekking poles, which is more practical; Please be sure to bring a flashlight or headlight in case you need to walk at night.

Winter equipment

In winter, the lowest temperature in Taihuai Town is mostly below-10 degrees, and the temperature at the top of the platform is as low as-20 degrees. If the wind-cold effect is superimposed, the somatosensory temperature is close to MINUS 30 degrees. If I catch a wave of cold air and strong wind, the lowest temperature is almost MINUS 40 degrees.

Therefore, Wutai Mountain in winter needs special preparation, clothes should be tight outside and loose inside, and multi-layer insulation is needed.

1, high hiking shoes and high hiking socks. It is recommended not to wear low-cut shoes, which are easy to enter the air and air conditioning. Because you often walk around, you don't need to add velvet to your shoes. If there is no professional winter mountaineering socks, at least two pairs of thick autumn sports socks should be worn.

2, the lower body should be standard with three layers: sweat-wicking underwear, thick sweater, thick trousers with hard shell, plus warm knee pads. Even so, pants with average windproof performance will be instantly blown through by the wind when encountering strong winds; But keeping your knees and feet warm is totally acceptable.

3, upper body dress: it is recommended to add a layer of warmth on the basis of the standard three layers. The thermal insulation layer can be double fleece or fleece plus fleece (some friends use waist protector, which is said to have a good thermal insulation effect). Jackets should have a good windproof effect, and friends also wear ski suits, which is also very effective.

4. Accessories:

Accessories are the key, accessories are the key, accessories are the key.

Head: wool hat can be added with a layer of windproof hat (jacket hat will affect the line of sight)

Neck: The fleece collar is a little thin, so you need to add a thick scarf. At the same time, you can add two headscarves inside. This position is not too much.

Gloves: There must be thick wool that can resist wind, preferably mittens, and it is best to put a thin wool glove inside. In fact, ordinary thick winter gloves like ours are ok, but basically we can only walk with pockets.

Face: remember not to show your face outside, it is easy to get frostbite. All scarves and headscarves can also keep out the cold, but they often need finishing. You can wear a mask or hood that only shows your mouth and eyes. Remember not to wear glasses, the exhaled hot air will quickly frost and freeze.

In addition, frostbite recurs habitually, so outdoor enthusiasts suggest taking a set of spare equipment to avoid urgent need. In extreme cold and windy conditions, warm stickers are not effective, but you should also bring some for your hands and feet. Sanitary napkins can be used to dry the body.

6. Precautions:

If the gloves are not warm, the trekking pole will be too cold to use. You can bring a pair of warm knee pads to protect your knees that are prone to catch cold.

Although it is important to keep warm, the accessories of clothes should have appropriate elasticity. Too loose will increase air convection and keep warm, and it should not be too tight, so as not to affect blood flow and be more prone to frostbite. Don't take off your gloves at will.

Finally, we should prepare some necessary documents, cash, hygiene products, electronic products and essential medicines: Band-Aids, chilblain cream, hand cream, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, traumatic injuries, etc.

6. Visiting Buddhist activities in temples in Wutai Mountain, there are many Buddhist activities every year, such as the Orchid Festival on July 15th, the Mule and Horse Festival in June, the Amitabha Christmas on September 30th, the Sakyamuni Dharma Meeting on the eighth day of December, and the Ten Temple Dharma Meeting in April.

In addition, there are irregular Buddhist cultural festivals, the first day of the lunar month, and the custom of grabbing the incense of the head column, which is also overcrowded.

There are many Buddhist rituals, many of which are almost incomplete. Although the experience of meeting a lively ceremony is very special, you can't enjoy the quiet temple atmosphere. You have gains and losses, just follow the fate.

Generally speaking, the summer climate is comfortable, trees are shaded and there are more tourists. In winter, because of the cold, it is much cleaner here, and you can often see the white snowy mountains set off the red-walled temples, which has a unique flavor.

Visit suggestion:

The five most famous temples in Taihuai Town (Shuxiang Temple, Wu Ye Temple, Tayuan Temple, Xiantong Temple and Bodhisattva Top) are almost on a closely connected line.

Wu Ye Temple is full of incense, which is a local belief. Tayuan Temple is the seat of the Great White Pagoda. There is a 108 step on the top of Bodhisattva, overlooking the temple just now. When you get off the Bodhisattva Peak, crossing the bridge is the starting point of Dailuoding.

If it is convenient to live, you can start from Shuxiang Temple, pass Wu Ye Temple, Tayuan Temple, Xiantong Temple and Bodhisattva Peak in turn, and then start the road to Xiaochaotai. Some temples need extra charge, ranging from about ten yuan. Remember to prepare cash in advance.

Of course, there is no need to visit these temples. On the contrary, some small temples have a better experience of viewing and taking pictures because there are fewer tourists.

7. About frostbite Finally, because many people regard Wutai Mountain in the Winter Dynasty as the first choice for hiking in the snow-capped mountains, during the hiking process, blood will gather in the legs, and the upper limbs and head are more prone to frostbite, so this article specially attaches an introduction about frostbite.

(The above words are almost original. The following is a comprehensive excerpt from many online articles for a comprehensive introduction to frostbite. )

1. The concept of frostbite:

Frostbite is a local or systemic injury to the human body caused by cold and humidity. Mild cases can cause transient skin damage and should be treated in time; In severe cases, it will lead to permanent sexual dysfunction and require professional treatment. In severe cases, it will be life-threatening and need emergency rescue.

Frostbite begins with redness and itching, and further frostbite will turn white and numb. If the situation continues to deteriorate, the affected area will become dry and hard, and eventually become necrotic black. If left untreated, it will cause limb necrosis or permanent scar. Frostbite is no less harmful to human body than burn.

2. Causes of frostbite:

Frostbite is most likely to occur at the ends of limbs, such as fingers, toes, nose tip and other parts. In low temperature environment, these parts are at the end of blood circulation and are most vulnerable to injury.

Humidity is the first important factor to promote frostbite, so it is necessary to keep the frozen parts, underwear, hats and masks dry.

Wind is an important factor to promote frostbite. Wind energy accelerates heat convection and heat loss, and promotes the reduction of environmental temperature. The greater the wind speed, the more calories the human body consumes, and the easier it is to cause frostbite. The same low temperature does not necessarily lead to frostbite in the absence of wind, but it will lead to frostbite in the presence of strong wind. Different wind speeds can lead to different degrees of frostbite.

3. Frostbite process:

Frostbite in mountaineering or outdoor activities often happens when you are not paying attention. Where frostbite occurs, blood vessels often contract when it is cold, and blood circulation is not smooth, leading to numbness.

Experienced people will consciously move their toes and fingers and take measures to warm their numb limbs immediately after their hands and feet feel numb. If necessary, they can put their hands and feet in the arms of themselves and their companions. Lack of oxygen will reduce the metabolic rate of the body, while water will thicken the blood, both of which will make frostbite more likely.

When there is wind, the exposed skin will be frostbitten in less than one minute, and the newly frostbitten tissue is white (ischemia) or purple (blood stasis) and hard. Peer members should always check each other.

4. Frostbite diagnosis:

Once frostbite and skin surface, the affected area tingles and gradually feels numb, and the skin is stiff, pale or blue spots appear. After the body temperature recovers, there will be congestion and edema, accompanied by local fever, itching or burning pain. After a few days, the symptoms disappeared and recovered, leaving no trace on the skin and the function was not affected.

The second degree frostbite reaches the dermis, and the affected area is red, swollen and painful, and blisters will appear after a few hours. After a few days, the symptoms disappeared and recovered, leaving no trace on the skin and the function was not affected.

Third-degree frostbite reaches the subcutaneous tissue, and the affected skin is bluish purple or blue, and the skin will gradually turn black and necrotic. There are spots and dysfunction after skin recovery, which is a serious manifestation of frostbite.

The fourth degree frostbite is the most serious frostbite, which can damage the skin and even the bones. The skin is purple-black or blue-gray, and then the tissue is necrotic. In the later stage, the skin will leave spots and dysfunction, which may even lead to amputation and disability.

5. Post-treatment of frostbite:

1, the first step of frostbite treatment is to evacuate and keep warm. Even if it is inconvenient to evacuate, you need to be vigilant and take further warm measures as far as possible.

Please note that the thawed tissue is very sensitive and fragile, and the second frostbite of the thawed tissue is more harmful than not thawing at first, so if the injured person needs to walk with frostbitten feet or the frostbitten part may freeze when evacuating, please don't thaw it first. )。

2. If your hands and feet are frostbitten, you can soak your hands or feet in warm water of 38~40 degrees until the skin color of the frostbitten area returns to normal. Patients can also put frostbitten hands under their armpits, so that the frostbitten parts can slowly return to warmth.

If the ear, nose or face are frostbitten, you can soak a towel with warm water at 42 degrees Celsius for local hot compress, or wear gloves or gently cover the frostbitten area with cotton pads and gauze pads until the skin color returns to normal.

3. When the skin is ruddy and silky, it means that it has been completely thawed; After rewarming, topical ointment for frostbite can be applied locally immediately.

In addition, in the case of second-degree frostbite, blisters and other traumatic lesions will appear on the skin after rewarming. Try not to handle the trauma yourself to avoid infection, and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

4, remember: do not rub with ice and snow in frostbite, do not drink alcohol, which will increase heat dissipation and even cause local damage;

Do not bake with fire or put chilblain in overheated water, which will lead to local tissue necrosis and aggravate chilblain;

You can't reheat by hand friction, so the heat generated is extremely low, and it will also damage the frozen fragile tissue.

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