Baihua Mountain
Baihua Mountain is located at the junction of the Mentougou and Fangshan districts of Beijing, and Laishui County of Hebei. It is 62 miles (100 kilometers) west of the city center of Beijing. With an area of 7,413 acres (30 square kilometers), it has beautiful natural landscapes and diverse geology. The perennial vegetation coverage (up to 96%) endows the mountain with cool and moist climate. It is popular among the locals and tourists and was designated a national nature reserve in 2008.
Due to its special geographical location, there are several distinctive scenic areas located on Baihua Mountain. Here are the three most popular routes:
A. Baihua Mountain National Nature Reserve:
Admission Fee: | CNY 40; free for children under 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) |
Opening Time: | 8:00 - 17:00 (from April 28th to October 15th) |
How to get to Baihua Mountain National Nature Reserve | →Take Subway Line 1 or Line 6 to Pingguoyuan Station →Transfer to Line S1 to Shichang →Walk southwestward for 250 meters (273 yards) to take Bus No. 948 →Transfer to Bus F21 at Nanjiao Lukou stop, get off at Qiulinpu North. Beijing Bus / Subway Search |
B. Baicaopan Scenic Area:
Admission Fee: | CNY 40; free for children under 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) |
Opening Time: | Closed at present |
How to get to Baicaopan Scenic Area | 1. Take Subway Fangshan Line to Yancun Dong, then transfer to Yanfang Line and get off Yanshan Station. Take bus Fang 20, and get off at Simatai Bei Station. Then take a taxi to the entrance. Bus Fang 20 departures at 7:15, 9:30, 14:05 and 15:45 from Fangshan Bus Station. 2. Take Subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan Station, and then take bus 948 to Nanjiao Lukou Station. Transfer to bus Fang 20, and get off at Simatai Bei. Then take a taxi to the entrance. Bus 948 departs at 7:00, 9:00, 12:30, 14:10 and 16:10 from Pingguoyuan Subway Station. |
C. Baihua Mountain Scenic Area:
Admission Fee: | CNY 60; free for children under 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) |
Opening Time: | 8:00 - 17:00 |
How to get to Baihua Mountain Scenic Area | Take Subway Line 6 to Pingguoyuan, then walk westward to take Bus No. M11 to Baihuashan stop. Then walk to the Marshy Grassland for about 4km (2.5mi). |
Whichever route you choose, you will eventually arrive at the same area on the mountain. This mountain contains four scenic areas (including 35 scenic spots): the Main Peak, the Marshy Grassland, the Sea-view Tower and the Baicaopan Scenic Area. Within these areas, there are 10 views of the mountain that are worth seeing. Each of the 10 views has its own distinguished features. Some of them have cultural relics; others have beautiful natural scenery.
The main peak of Baihua Mountain, at an elevation of 6,722 feet (2,049 meters), is the third highest in Beijing. It is embraced by the rolling ridges of East Ling Mountain (7,555 feet / 2,303 meters; the highest in Beijing) and West Ling Mountain on two sides. An alpine marshy grassland lies on the mountain slope at 6,532 feet (1,991 meters). When one arrives here, he will see the overall view of the mountain. Baihua Mountain and East Ling Mountain face each other across a valley. Looking away from the top of Baihua Mountain, the valley is just like a gemstone inlaid in the mountain's embrace. Some narrow paths wind along steep mountain ridges. It is amazing that this kind of zigzag mountain road can be constructed.
Abundant flowers and plants here cover the terrain of Baihua Mountain. Hence the name is Baihua (literally meaning one hundred types of flowers). From May to August, this mountain is just like an ocean of flowers. Even in June and July, there are also many kinds of rare flowers in full bloom, such as Philadelphus pekinensis and weigelas. Colorful flowers enhance the comfortable and relaxing atmosphere in summer. In autumn, the scenery becomes even more attractive. The Marshy Grassland Scenic Area is covered with chrysanthemums and fruit trees. Visitors can eat sweet fruits while climbing the mountain.
Baihua Mountain has a huge variety of plants, including four vegetation types and ten forest communities. Individual species include 130 families and 485 categories. As for animal resources, more than 170 species of animals live on this mountain, including leopards, brown-eared pheasants, black storks and gorals – the rare first class national protected animals. Therefore, Baihua Mountain is regarded as a natural zoo and arboretum in North China.
State Guarding Temple
Tip: There is another entrance on the Hebei side inside the Yesanpo Scenic Area. It is also called Baicaopan, and the admission charge is CNY 60 per person.
Other Attractions in Mentougou, Beijing:
Mount Miaofeng
Tanzhe Temple
Pearl Lake
Jietai Temple
Cuandixia Village
Lingshui Village
- Last updated on Sep. 26, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Baihua Mountain
Asked by Ratih from INDONESIA | Mar. 17, 2018 20:30Reply
March entry to Baihua Mountain
I will be in Beijing from 23-26 March, but I noticed that you didn’t write about entry to the mountain in March. Does that mean the mountain is closed to visitors during that time?
Answers (1)
Answered by J from USA | Mar. 19, 2018 02:32
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Yes, normally, it doesn’t open in March.