Hiking - Songshan#
A couple of days ago, I went to Dengfeng to hike Songshan, and my overall feeling during the two days in Dengfeng was quite good.
Cultural Atmosphere#
Previously, I saw that the fried knife-cut noodles in Dengfeng were quite good. I specifically went to try them; the address is a small shop next to the Dengfeng Bus Station. I personally think the taste is good, the portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable.
The people of Dengfeng are also very warm. When looking for a homestay, the owners I encountered were very enthusiastic and patiently answered my accommodation needs.
Dengfeng has a relaxed development pace, with public transportation mainly consisting of buses, and the intervals between bus services are mostly over 30 minutes, with plenty of taxis available.
Hiking#
This time I hiked Taishi Mountain in Songshan; last year I went to Shaoshi Mountain.
The route I chose to ascend Taishi Mountain was Songyang Academy to Junji Peak. This time, unlike the "special vertical soldier style" of climbing Mount Tai, I walked and stopped, with a total distance of 6.2 kilometers, taking 3 hours. There were many supply points along the way, and the scenery in winter is generally average. The descent route was from Junji Peak to Luya Waterfall, which is the longest and most perilous of the three routes on Taishi Mountain. Along the way, I occasionally encountered a few small cats. The steps in the narrow sky are steep, and there are two suspension bridges. At the foot of this route, there is a ski resort with many people. The total distance was 9.7 kilometers, taking 2.5 hours.
After hiking, it is necessary to stretch the muscles promptly to recover; otherwise, there will be soreness in the leg muscles. This time, I did not stretch in time, which led to soreness in the outer thigh muscles and inner calf muscles the day after the hike.
Doing muscle stretches, soaking my feet, and taking a hot bath on the night after hiking were very helpful for relieving muscle soreness and recovery.