The Romance of Baihua Mountain: Wildflowers Cover the Slopes, Sea of Clouds Surges, Healing All Fatigue

Don’t just focus on Xiangshan, Olympic Forest Park, or Shidu! Beijing’s true “high mountain secret realm” lies at the border of Fangshan and Mentougou — 📍 Fangshan·Baihua Mountain National Nature Reserve! This is not an ordinary hiking route but an ecological paradise known as the “Three-dimensional Flower Sea of Western Beijing.” The main peak stands at 1,991 meters with an average annual temperature of only 8°C. From mid-June to late July, wildflowers bloom all over the mountain: pink globeflowers, purple wild irises, white anemones... as if someone spilled a rainbow on the hillside! Even more amazing — in the early morning, the sea of clouds often rushes by. Standing on the edge of the “Baihua Meadow,” it feels like floating above the clouds, and every shot looks like a National Geographic cover photo! 🚗 How to get there? Suitable for self-driving, hiking, and photography enthusiasts. Navigate to “Beijing Baihua Mountain Scenic Area (South Gate).” It’s about a 2.5-hour drive from the city (G4 Jinggang’ao → S32 Jingkun Expressway → X009). Note: Baihua Mountain has two routes, north and south. **The South Gate belongs to Fangshan, with complete facilities and is suitable for general tourists**; the North Gate connects to Lingshan, with many wild paths, recommended only for experienced hikers. ⚠️ Tips: The mountain roads are winding, so it’s best to arrive during the day; the signal in the scenic area is weak, so download offline maps in advance! 🌼 Three must-do highlights, each frame worth the ticket price! ✅ Walk through the “Baihua Meadow” — the largest alpine meadow flower sea in North China. A 3-kilometer wooden plank road winds through the pristine meadow, with a new view at every step and no flowers stuck to your shoes. June to July is the peak of beauty; wear a light-colored long dress and a straw hat for a perfect forest-style photo shoot! ✅ Climb to the “Baiwang Sky Dome” viewing platform to overlook the three mountains and two temples. **Stand at the highest point to gaze at Lingshan and Kuojishan; on clear days, you can even see the golden summit of Miaofeng Mountain. In the evening, you can catch a stunning sunset, creating an unforgettable atmosphere!** ✅ Explore the “Ant Ridge” + “Thirty-six Turns” ancient trail with natural stone steps. On both sides are thousand-year-old oak forests providing cool shade. The summer temperature here is more than 10°C lower than the city, making it a “natural air-conditioned hiking trail” treasured by locals in Beijing. --- 📌 Practical Tips: - Tickets: 60 RMB for adults, half price for students/seniors, free for children under 1.2 meters - Opening hours: 7:00–17:30 (extended during peak season) - Parking: Large free parking lot at the entrance - Reminder: The temperature difference on the mountain is huge, be sure to bring a windproof jacket! No convenience stores, so bring your own water, energy bars, and sun protection gear. --- 📷 Photography Tips: - Best shooting time: 6:00–8:00 AM (highest chance of sea of clouds) - Recommended spots: middle section of Baihua Meadow, beside the stone monument at the summit, turning point of Ant Ridge - Outfit advice: Bright-colored clothes stand out better; avoid black as it looks dull.