Exploring the Taihang No. 1 Tourist Highway: A Journey Through Shanxi's Most Scenic Landscapes

太行一号旅游公路作为“2024年度最美自驾精品路”，北起山西忻州繁峙平型关，南至运城垣曲西哄哄村，全长1028千米，贯穿山西6个城市，是一条集自然风光与人文景观于一体的绝美路线。今天，就让我们沿着这条风景长廊，探索三个不容错过的精华景点。

Designated as the “Most Beautiful Self-Driving Route of 2024”, the Taihang No. 1 Tourist Highway stretches 1,028 kilometers from Pingxingguan in Fanshi, Xinzhou, in the north, to Xihonghong Village in Yuanqu, Yuncheng, in the south. Traversing six cities—Xinzhou, Taiyuan, Yangquan, Jinzhong, Changzhi, and Jincheng—this route offers breathtaking views at every turn. Today, we invite you to explore three must-visit attractions along this scenic highway.

晋城·王莽岭：南太行之巅的壮美画卷

Jincheng · Wangmang Mountain: The Majestic Summit of South Taihang

王莽岭是南太行的最高峰，堪称太行山风光的精华所在。这里森林植被覆盖率高达96%以上，是一个天然的森林氧吧，特别适合追求健康养生的旅行者。

Wangmang Mountain, the highest peak in the South Taihang Mountains, boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in the region. With over 96% forest coverage, it serves as a natural oxygen bar, making it an ideal destination for wellness retreats.

王莽岭最令人叹为观止的莫过于悬崖绝壁上的挂壁公路。这条由几代人艰苦修建而成的公路，本身就是一部感人至深的人文史诗。驾车从挂壁公路穿行而过，春夏秋冬各有韵味：春日山花烂漫，夏日绿意盎然，秋日层林尽染，冬日银装素裹，四季变换间展现着太行山不同的面貌。

One of its most remarkable features is the “Cliffside Highway”, painstakingly carved into the steep cliffs by generations of locals. Driving through this engineering marvel offers ever-changing vistas: spring blossoms, summer greenery, autumn foliage, and winter snowscapes—each season paints the mountains in a different light.

长治·通天峡：北方罕见的峡谷奇观

Changzhi · Tongtian Gorge: A Rare Northern Canyon Wonder

通天峡是北方罕见的大峡谷地貌，保持着原始粗犷的自然风貌，野趣十足。这里最特别的体验莫过于冬季驾驶破冰船在峡谷间穿行，仿佛置身于“冰雪奇缘”的童话世界。

Tongtian Gorge is a rare example of grand canyon terrain in northern China, known for its pristine and rugged beauty. In winter, visitors can embark on an icebreaker boat ride, gliding between frozen cliffs as if stepping into a scene from “Frozen”.

对于喜欢徒步的旅行者，通天峡提供了丰富的游览线路。徒步穿越峡谷时，两侧是壮观的冰挂奇景，脚下则是经过数亿年地质演化形成的峡谷地貌，每一步都能感受到大自然的鬼斧神工。

For hiking enthusiasts, the gorge offers multiple trekking routes where towering ice formations and ancient rock layers—sculpted over hundreds of millions of years—create a surreal backdrop. Every step immerses travelers in nature’s raw power and artistry.