Mountain Climbing - Songshan#
A couple of days ago, I went to Dengfeng to climb Songshan, and my overall impression of 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's development pace is relaxed, and the city's public transportation mainly relies on buses, with most bus intervals being over 30 minutes, and there are many taxis available.
Mountain Climbing#
This time I climbed 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 Tai Mountain, I took it slow with many stops. The total distance was 6.2 kilometers, taking 3 hours. There were many supply points along the way, and the winter scenery was 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 at Yixiantian are very steep, and there are two suspension bridges. At the foot of this route, there is a ski resort, and it was quite crowded. The total distance was 9.7 kilometers, taking 2.5 hours.
After climbing, it's important to stretch the muscles promptly; otherwise, there will be soreness in the leg muscles. I didn't stretch in time this time, which led to soreness in the outer thigh muscles and inner calf muscles the day after climbing.
Doing muscle stretches, soaking my feet, and taking a hot bath on the night after climbing were very helpful in alleviating muscle soreness and recovery.