[2025 Huailai Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiming Mountain (Updated Apr)

🚗 [Transportation Guide] Get the best route with one click 🚗 Self-Driving Tour (Recommended) Route: Beijing → Jingzang Expressway (G7) → Huayuan Exit → Navigate to "Jiming Mountain Scenic Area" Duration: Approx. 2 hours (smooth ride on non-holidays) Tips: 🚩 Note! Set the navigation to "Jiming Mountain" instead of "Jiming Post Station" (3 km apart, both belonging to the Xiayuan District) 🅿️ Parking fee: CNY 10/time (East/West Gate parking lot of the scenic area) 🚘 Return trip suggestion: Go down the mountain before 17:00 to avoid traffic jams. Snow and fog are prone to occur on the expressway at night. 🚄 High-Speed Rail Tour (Fast and Comfortable) Train: Beijing West → Xiayuan North (20+ trains daily, the fastest is 53 minutes) Shuttle: CNY 15/person by taxi from the station or take Bus Route 1 and transfer to Route 8 (approx. 40 minutes) 🚇 Timetable reference: It is recommended to choose the 7:00-9:00 train, and reserve sufficient time for the tour.   ⛰️ [Itinerary Highlights] One-Day Essential Route 7:30-9:00 Morning in the Suburbs of Beijing Go straight to the scenic area after arriving by car/high-speed rail. It is cool and refreshing to climb the mountain in the morning to escape the summer heat. 📸 Photo Spot: "Three Teachings in One" archway at the entrance of the scenic area 9:00-11:30 Temple Pilgrimage Yongning Temple (Ancient Temple for Thousands of Years) Key points: Ming Dynasty murals remain, and Emperor Kangxi's inscription "Jiming Xiaodan" plaque Temple of Wealth (Most Popular Incense) Prayer Guide: Turn three times clockwise in front of the statue of the God of Wealth, and roll the dice to pray for wealth. Guanyin Temple (Cliff Ancient Building) Visual spectacle: Overlooking the mountains from 108 steps, the courtyard is full of crape myrtle flowers in summer. 11:30-12:30 Climb to the Top to Watch the Sunrise 🏔️ Jiming Peak is 1,126 meters above sea level, and it takes 40 minutes to climb to the top. 🌅 Must-see moment: In good weather, you can see the wonders of "Sea of Clouds and Buddha's Light" before 10:00. 🧗♂️ Lightly packed suggestion: The road to the top is steep, it is recommended to wear non-slip sneakers. 12:30-13:00 Leisure on the Top of the Mountain 🍵 Teahouse on the top of the mountain: Experience "Jiming Mountain Yunwu Tea" for CNY 2/cup 📸 Photography spot: Take a panoramic view of Beijing from the "Wangjinglou" viewing platform 13:00-14:30 Fun to Play Down the Mountain 🛹 Internet-famous slide: 500-meter glass slide (CNY 25/person, only takes 1 minute from top to bottom!) 🌿 Tree-lined Trail: Choose to return the same way or the ring-mountain greenway (gentle and easy to walk)   🎒 [Pre-trip Essential List] 👟 Equipment: Hiking poles (CNY 10/pair for renting in the scenic area), non-slip shoes, lightweight backpack 🧳 Supplies: More than 1L of drinking water, high-calorie snacks (chocolate/beef jerky), portable raincoat 📱 Application: Download the offline map of "Liangbulu" APP (no signal in some sections) 💡 Others: ID card (real-name ticket system), cash (some stalls only accept cash), mosquito repellent spray   🏯 [Cultural Trivia] Integration of Three Religions: Jiming Mountain is a rare holy place where Buddhism/Taoism/Confucianism coexist in North China, and was once known as "Little Mount Tai outside the Great Wall" Emperor's Footprints: Zhu Yuanzhang, Kangxi, and Qianlong all came here to pray for blessings. The remains of the "Kangxi Sacrifice Monument" still exist. Jiming Allusion: It is said that Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di stayed overnight on this mountain, and was enlightened by the crowing of chickens, hence the name.   🍜 [Surrounding Food Map] 📍 Xiayuan Night Market (1.2km from the scenic area) Must-eat: Mutton soup with shortbread (CNY 20 per person), naked oat noodles (Zhangjiakou specialty) 📍 Xuanhua Ancient City (40km from the scenic area) Recommendation: "Xuanhua Donkey Burger", recommended by Michelin Bib Gourmand (time-honored shop)   🏨 [Accommodation Recommendations] Economy Home Inn Xiayuan Hotel (Scenic Area Branch): CNY 130-160/night, including free parking lot Featured Homestay: "Shanju Xiaoyuan" (farmhouse style, you can experience earth kang, CNY 80 per person) Light Luxury Zhangjiakou Chongli Thaiwoo Town Hotel: CNY 500-800/night, a summer resort and ski destination in winter Huailai Guanting Lake Holiday Hotel: Lake view room CNY 300-400/night, 40 minutes by car   📅 [Multi-day Itinerary Recommendation] Day1 Beijing → Jiming Mountain (in-depth tour) → Xiayuan Night Market Day2 Jiming Post Station (World Cultural Heritage) → Xuanhua Ancient City (at dusk) → Return to Beijing   ⚠️ [Special Tips] Winter (December-February): The snow scene is beautiful, but the slide is closed, and snow chains are required. Summer (June-August): The temperature difference on the top of the mountain is large, it is recommended to bring a thin coat. Holidays: There are many tourists on weekends, and the queue for the slide may exceed 1 hour.   ✅ [Advantages of Itinerary Design] ⏰ Perfectly fits the 4-5 hour golden tour duration 🚗 Flexible choice of self-driving + high-speed rail dual mode 📸 Covers cultural landscape and natural scenery photography spots 🍜 Local private food map 💰 The average cost is controlled within CNY 150 (including tickets + catering + transportation)

A trip to Jiming Mountain requires some preparation. A mountain's fame doesn't depend on its height, but on its legends. At 1128.9 meters above sea level, Jiming Mountain is considered the highest solitary mountain outside the Great Wall, and naturally, it has many legends and stories. Jiming Mountain is located in Xiahuayuan District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. Does the name Xiahuayuan (Lower Garden) imply the existence of Shanghuayuan (Upper Garden) and Zhonghuayuan (Middle Garden)? Yes, during the reign of Empress Dowager Xiao, she admired the scenery and location of this area, so she designated Shanghuayuan, Zhonghuayuan, and Xiahuayuan. Today, Shanghuayuan is a township, Zhonghuayuan doesn't exist as a place name, and Xiahuayuan is a district. Jiming Mountain wasn't originally called Jiming Mountain. Legend has it that a black wind monster was wreaking havoc, so a celestial being used a mountain to block the monster's cave. The mountain appeared overnight, as if it had flown there, hence the name "Feilai Feng" (Flying Peak). Jiming Mountain is also called Moji Mountain, a name derived from a poignant historical story. Numerous emperors and rulers, including Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Shengzong of Liao, Empress Dowager Xiao, Emperor Shun of Yuan, and Emperor Yingzong of Ming, have ascended Jiming Mountain. Emperor Taizong of Tang named it Jiming Mountain after hearing a rooster crow. It's best to familiarize yourself with the attractions beforehand. At the foot of the mountain, the path zigzags upwards. No matter how far you've walked, the Three-Story Four-Pillar Archway marks only the starting point. Numerous attractions await, including the Mountain God Temple, Empress Dowager Xiao Pavilion, Mingji (Crowing Rooster), Guanyin Temple, Longguyan (Dragon Bone Rock), Yongning Temple, Wuzhifeng (Five Finger Peak), Luotuoyan (Camel Rock), Shouguifeng (Tortoise Peak), Zhushadong (Cinnabar Cave), Suolumeng (Locked Road Gate), Bifengqiao (Windbreak Bridge), Nantianmen (Southern Heavenly Gate), Yuhuangge (Jade Emperor Pavilion), Bixia Yuanjun Temple on the West Peak, and the Sunrise Viewing Platform on the East Peak. Empress Dowager Xiao enjoyed the scenery from Jiming Mountain. Her pavilion offers a clear view of the constellations above. Emperor Kangxi visited Xiahuayuan four times and climbed Jiming Mountain twice. The stone where he rested is called "Wolongshi" (Reclining Dragon Stone). Notable attractions like Empress Dowager Xiao Pavilion, Wolongshi, Mountain God Temple, God of Wealth Temple, and Yongning Temple are easy to spot. However, the naturally formed attractions like Luotuoyan and Shouguifeng might be missed if you're not observant. As the saying goes, "You cannot see the true face of Mount Lu, only because you are within its mountains." So, don't just look down while walking; look around and you'll discover formations that truly resemble a camel, a testament to nature's artistry. The climb up Jiming Mountain is challenging. No matter how long you walk, the elevation gain appears minimal on the contour lines. Be prepared mentally and physically. Bring plenty of water. You'll sweat a lot while climbing, and there are no vendors along the way. Along with water, pack hydrating fruits like grapes and cantaloupe. When you need a break, stop, enjoy the fruit, take in the panoramic view, and then continue your journey. Most people drive to Jiming Mountain. Bring enough water for the ascent and pack a picnic blanket, bread, fruit, and other food in your car for a picnic after descending. Believe it or not, the scenery is different going up and down, and different people see different things. There's a post office on Jiming Mountain. If it's open, you can send a postcard. Vegetarian meals are available. There's also a large slide.

🔔The end of March to mid-April is the peak season for peach blossoms at Jiming Mountain. During this time, the mountain is full of blooming flowers, with peaks covered in fragrance, and peach blossoms hanging on the branches like numerous stars... 🔔The peach blossoms all over the mountains quietly emerge like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, coming quickly and leaving just as fast. Seize the lucky days of spring and go out for a spring outing. 👏🏻Zhangjiakou Jiming Mountain🎫Ticket price: 54 yuan per adult, 27 yuan per child, with a downhill slide in the scenic area for 25 yuan per person, which can be chosen if you are tired of walking downhill. 👏🏻Jiming Mountain Peach Blossom Festival from April 6 to 14, enjoy wearing Hanfu and entering the park for a ticket price of 19.9 yuan on April 6 and 13, with cultural performances on these two days. ⭕Jiming Mountain Scenic Area is located in Xiahuayuan, Zhangjiakou, about 100 kilometers from Beijing. To reach it from Xiahuayuan city area, there is no public transport available, only self-driving. ⭕On Jiming Mountain, there are also historical sites such as the Guangming Pagoda, Mountain God Temple, Guanyin Temple, God of Wealth Temple, Jade Emperor Pavilion, and Yongning Temple. In addition, there are many natural landscapes such as the Wulong Stone, Five Finger Peaks, Mastiff Head Rock, Wind Shelter Bridge, Camel Rock, and Cinnabar Cave.

Jiming Mountain Scenic Area, located in Xiahuayuan, Zhangjiakou, about 100 kilometers away from Beijing. Even if you arrive from Xiahuayuan city, there is no bus, only self-driving tour is available. The scenery is okay, the difficulty of climbing is not big, roughly up and down the mountain, about 2 hours, the whole journey is step path, the road condition is good. There are quite a few temples on both sides of the climbing trail, and there are also many pilgrims, most of them are locals. The temple on the top of the mountain is almost abandoned, of course, there are still some temples left. No matter the temple on the top of the mountain or the temples along the way, there are Taoist maintenance, or monks management. If you want to burn incense and worship Buddha, don't worry. The parking lot is 10 yuan per car, see the parking fee receipt to park the car. After going down the mountain, if it is noon, you will catch up with the meal time, the meal is free, there are believers in charge, just at the bungalow at the entrance of the scenic area. No meat and fish, the vegetarian meal is quite fragrant. The scenery on the top of the mountain is magnificent, overlooking all the small mountains. It's not worth it to run here specially, it's best to combine with other attractions for a visit.