Sanhuang Village (三皇寨) is a natural mountain village perched on the slopes of Shaoshi Mountain, with its main peak, Liantian Peak, soaring to an altitude of 1512 meters, making it the highest peak of the Songshan Mountain Range. The entire scenic area features steep slopes and wide mountaintop plateaus, boasting characteristics reminiscent of Mount Tai’s grandeur, Mount Hua‘s perilousness, North Mount Heng’s peculiarity, and South Mount Heng’s beauty.
During spring and summer, lush green forests thrive, emitting fragrant floral scents. In autumn, the foliage bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, painting the mountainsides in vivid hues. Even in the harsh winter, the mountains don a snowy coat, resembling a silver snake slithering through the landscape, creating a rare natural spectacle rarely seen in northern China.
Table of Contents
- Basic Information
- Location and Transportation
- Highlights of Sanhuang Village
- Vlog about Sanhuang Village
- Other Attractions in Shaoshi Mountain
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 2 hours |
| Ticket Price | Included in the ticket for Shaolin Temple (80 RMB) |
| Opening Hours | 8.00 – 17.00 |
| Telephone Number | 0086-0371-62745000 |
Location and Transportation
Sanhuang Village is situated at the western foot of Shaoshi Mountain in Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, adjacent to the Shaolin Temple scenic area. Visitors can enter from the main gate of the Shaolin Temple and explore the temple grounds before taking the cable car. The cable car fare is 50 yuan for a one-way trip and 60 yuan for a round trip. From there, visitors can walk to the Sanhuang Village scenic area.
Highlights of Sanhuang Village
Origin of its Name
Sanhuang Village derives its name from the Three Emperors (Heavenly Emperor, Earthly Emperor, and Human Emperor), commemorating their legendary contribution to the creation of the world in the vicinity of Songshan Mountain. While temples and palaces dedicated to various deities abound throughout the mountain range, only here do the spirits venerated exist beyond the confines of any particular religious tradition, with reverence paid to the Three Emperors as the ancestors of humanity.
Cultural Attractions
The Sanhuang Village scenic area boasts a unique natural landscape and rich cultural heritage. Surrounded by pristine forests, notable cultural attractions include the Lotus Temple, Qingwei Palace, Anyang Palace, Sanhuang Village Zen Temple (Sanhuang Temple), Pangu Cave, Jade Emperor Temple, Sanhuang Palace, Anyang Palace, Qingliang Temple, and Shao Shi Que.
Natural Landscape
The natural landscape features magnificent sights such as the 486-step Haohan Slope stone staircase, Longji Canyon, Monkey Observing Cloud Sea, Tiger Stone, Dragon Head, Dragon Tail, Camel Stone, Elephant Gate Pass, One-Line Sky, Flying Stone, Suspension Bridge, Three Immortal Stones, Stone Forest, Thousand Buddha Greeting Guests, the 500-meter-long Sanhuang Skywalk, the 50-meter-long Liantian Suspension Bridge, Shao Shi Qingxue, Shao Shi Sunset, Monkey Observing Sky, Cloud Peak Tiger Roar, and more. With over 40 attractions, Sanhuang Village has become a renowned tourist destination for mountain climbing, leisure sightseeing, and adventurous exploration.
