National Parks of ChinaOverview
| Province | Shanxi |
| Mountains | Taihang Mountains |
| Latitude, longitude | 35.67, 113.58 Google Maps |
| Themes | Mountain, Peak, Cliff, Sea of clouds & sunrise, Scenic drives, Hiking & climbing |
About
Wangmang Ridge lies in the east of Lingchuan County, Jincheng, Shanxi, on the escarpment of the southern Taihang Mountains along the border with Henan. It has many peaks, rising to over 1,700 m. It is said to be named after Wang Mang, who camped here while pursuing Liu Xiu at the end of the Western Han.
It is known for its sea of clouds, sunrises and sheer cliffs. Nearby, the Xiyagou cliff road was cut into the rock face by the villagers, beginning in 1962 and taking about 30 years; it is 7.5 km long.
Travel tips
Time: to see the sunrise and the sea of clouds, stay a night on the mountain.
Season: cool in summer; clouds are most likely after rain.
Nearby
| World Heritage | Yin Xu, Anyang 74km, The Old City of Luoyang in Han and Wei Dynasties 137km, Shaolin Temple 142km, Mount Song 143km |
| National parks | Mount Yuntai (Henan) 33km, Mount Linlü 49km, Qingtian River 67km, Zhengzhou Yellow River 80km |
| Detailed guides | Mount Wangwu 131km |
| AAAAA attractions | Baligou Scenic Area 9km, Baoquan Tourist Area 25km, Baquan Gorge 32km, Red Flag Canal and Taihang Grand Canyon Tourist Area 78km |
| AAAA attractions | Jiaodingshan 6km, Guanshan 11km, Wanxianshan 15km, Baoquan Resort 26km |
| Historic cities | Anyang 85km, Xun County 87km |
| Cities | Zhengzhou 96km |
| Historical sites | Nanshentou Erxian Temple 20km, Baiyun Temple 21km, Shizhang Jade Emperor Temple 23km, Baiquan 27km |