Recommended Canyon Hiking Routes: Yesanpo, Seeking a Mountain and Wilderness Dream

In the landscape painting of North China, Yesanpo is like an emerald forgotten by time, nestled in the embrace of the Taihang and Yanshan Mountains. It carries the original wild charm and poetic beauty, waiting for you to quietly listen to the echoes of the valley. 🌄 Must-Visit Attractions: - Bailixia (Hundred-Mile Gorge): Known as the "Number One Gorge Under Heaven," it is home to spectacular sights such as the perilous "Tiger’s Mouth," the narrow "One Line Sky," and the vivid "Looking Back Guanyin." The canyon features streams, waterfalls, and winding paths, combining grandeur, danger, wonder, and tranquility. - Juma River: An ideal summer retreat, the river meanders gently. You can paddle a bamboo raft on the clear water or ride an inflatable raft to experience the thrill of drifting. Summer rafting on the Juma River is a popular outdoor activity. - Baicaoban: One of the four major peaks west of Beijing and the highest point in Yesanpo, Baicaoban’s main peak reaches 1,983 meters and is known as the "Green Pearl" of the Taihang Mountains. The air here is fresh, making it a rare "natural oxygen bar." You can also admire the unique "June Glacier" phenomenon. - Yugu Cave: A scenic area centered on strange springs and caves, with stalactites in various shapes and unique geological features. The stone flowers, cloud basins, and goose pipes inside are breathtaking. Even more amazing, around the Grain Rain solar term, many fish are mysteriously sprayed out from the spring cave. - Longmen Tianguan: Here you can see the largest cliff inscriptions in North China and feel the profound ancient military culture. 📜 The "Wild" of Yesanpo The name "Yesanpo" comes from its terrain divided into upper, middle, and lower slopes, and also from its pristine mountains, waters, forests, and rich flora and fauna, full of wild charm. Historically, it was a "paradise on earth," spared from war due to the legend of the "Squirrel Petition," and the Kangxi Emperor even added the character "wild" to its name because of its local customs. This "wild" is a blend of nature and history, waiting for you to savor.