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🍃The Crooked Neck Old Mother is located in Qingyan Temple in Beizhen City, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province. As a holy place integrating natural scenery and Buddhist culture, it has a history of more than 1,500 years. 🍃The crooked-necked old mother is considered to be one of the incarnations of Guanyin Bodhisattva and symbolizes compassion and wisdom in Buddhism. Students and parents go to pray, often to pray for good exams, academic progress, and especially to gain "wisdom blessings." According to folklore, the Crooked-Neck Old Mother "grants every wish". Therefore, on the eve of every major exam, countless candidates and parents come here to pray to the Crooked-Neck Old Mother for wisdom and good luck with a pious heart. 🎫The ticket price for the scenic spot is 47 yuan/person. It is recommended to purchase through Ctrip Discount (valid if purchased 1 hour before entering the park) 🚗Transportation options 1. Self-driving tour: starting from Shenyang, the drive takes about 2.5 hours. Parking is convenient in the scenic area, but it is recommended to plan the route in advance to avoid congestion. The advantage of self-driving is that the time is flexible and it is suitable for family or small group travel. 2. Public Transportation: - Take the train from Shenyang to Goubangzi Station - From Goubangzi, you can choose to share a car (about 5 yuan per person) or take a bus from the bus station to Beizhen Passenger Station - Transfer to bus No. 3 in Beizhen (fare 2 yuan) to Yiwulü Mountain - You can also take a "black car" directly from Goubangzi to Qingyan Temple, but you need to confirm the destination and price in advance 🧾Must-have item list - Cash or electronic payment: Donations to the mountain merit box can be made in cash or by scanning a QR code (name, mobile phone number, amount and content of the prayer are required) - Incense and candles: free of charge in the scenic area, you can also buy them yourself - Comfortable hiking shoes: There are 1,407 steps in total, and it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to walk. - Drinking water and sunscreen products: Pay attention to heatstroke prevention, especially in the hot summer - Lightweight backpack: It is recommended that the weight should not exceed 10% of your body weight to avoid adding burden to the mountaineering -There are many convenience stores and toilets in the scenic area, which is very convenient! ⛰️Mountain climbing route and blessing process After entering the scenic gate, you will face two main climbing routes: 1. Traditional pilgrimage route: Pass through the Main Hall (where statues of Medicine Buddha, Sakyamuni, Amitabha, etc. are enshrined), then climb through various halls in turn and finally reach the Laomu Cave. This route is relatively gentle and suitable for first-time visitors or tourists with average physical fitness. 2. Direct route to Shengshuiyuan: After passing Shengshuiyuan, go straight up and arrive at Laomu Cave directly. This route is relatively steep, but takes relatively little time, making it suitable for tourists who are short on time or have good physical strength. The two routes will eventually converge at a high place, both leading to the ancient cave in the clouds where the crooked-necked old mother is. There is an electric car service in the scenic area (5 yuan/person), but it can only reach the starting point of the climb and does not save much time, so it is recommended to walk. 🙏Best time to pray According to experienced pilgrims, the "afternoon period" is the golden time to visit the Crooked Neck Mother. There are large crowds in the morning and long queues, but relatively fewer people in the afternoon, allowing for a more peaceful prayer experience. The entire process of climbing, worshipping and descending the mountain takes about 2 hours, so it is recommended to arrange your time reasonably. ⚠️It is best to reach the top of the mountain before 3:30 pm, otherwise some prayer places may be closed! In addition to the crooked-necked old mother, there are many other Buddhist cultural landscapes worth seeing in Qingyan Temple: 👉Open-air Maitreya Stone Buddha: Smiling at all living beings, conveying the joyful spirit of Buddhism 👉Five Hundred Arhats Slope and Three Hundred Arhats Slope: Demonstrating the sophistication and diversity of Buddhist art 👉 Guanyin Hand, Twenty-Four Filial Piety Relief Murals: Combining Buddhist teachings with traditional Chinese filial piety culture 👉Heart Sutra stone carvings, auspicious white elephants, and statues of Bodhidharma: showing the breadth and depth of the Buddhist world 🍜Local specialties After the pilgrimage, you can taste the local specialties to bring the journey to a perfect end: 👉 Goubangzi Roast Chicken: A traditional delicacy in Beizhen, with tender meat and unique flavor 👉Pangshi Steamed Buns: A local specialty restaurant that provides authentic Northeastern noodles These delicacies not only replenish physical strength, but also provide a way to understand local culture. Many tourists will buy Goubangzi roast chicken after going down the mountain and take it home as a souvenir of their trip. #NationalDayTravelDiary #GoodLuckInTheCollegeEntranceExam #TemplePrayer #WorshipGuide