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Blog / 11/23/2024

Located in Mentougou District, Beijing, Beijing Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating natural scenery, religious culture and historical sites. The following is a tour guide for Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area:

Way to go:

Miaofeng Mountain is located in the northwest of Beijing, and you can choose to drive or take public transportation. If you take public transportation, you can transfer to the bus at the Apple Garden Station of the Beijing Subway and go straight to Miaofeng Mountain.

Tickets and opening hours:

Before planning the tour, it is recommended to check the official website or consult the customer service of the scenic spot for the latest ticket prices and opening hours, so as to arrange the trip reasonably.

Tour route:

Jinding of Miaofeng Mountain: As the main peak of Miaofeng Mountain, Jinding is a must-visit. There is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva here, which is a pilgrimage site for Buddhist believers. After the summit, you can overlook the whole Miaofeng Mountain scenic area and the beautiful scenery around it.

Rose Valley: The Rose Valley in Miaofeng Mountain is famous for planting roses. At the turn of spring and summer every year, roses are in full bloom and the flowers are overflowing, which is a good place to take pictures.

Dishuiyan: Dishuiyan is famous for its unique geological landscape. The rocks drip all the year round, forming a unique microclimate environment.

Ancient temples: Miaofeng Mountain has many ancient temples with a long history, such as Lingguang Temple and Xiangjie Temple, which are all good places to learn about Buddhist culture.

Hiking and mountaineering: Miaofeng Mountain has many hiking and mountaineering routes, which are suitable for tourists with different physical strength and experience. You can enjoy the mountain scenery and wildlife along the way.

Precautions:

Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothes suitable for outdoor activities.

Take enough water and food with you, as well as necessary sun protection and insect protection products.

Pay attention to protecting the environment and don't litter.

Observe the regulations of the scenic spot and don't enter the forbidden area.

If you are not familiar with the route, you can consider asking a local tour guide to lead.

Best time to visit:

Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Miaofeng Mountain, when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. Especially the rose valley in spring and the red leaves in autumn are beautiful scenery not to be missed.

Accommodation and catering:

There are some hotels and farmhouses near Miaofeng Mountain that provide accommodation and catering services. You can choose to stay after the tour and experience the local customs.

Summary:

Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area is a good outing place around Beijing. You can find fun here, whether you are hiking, enjoying natural beauty or feeling Buddhist culture. If you plan your trip reasonably and pay attention to safety, you can enjoy a pleasant trip.

Strategies for Tourism in Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area

The main landscapes of Miaofeng Mountain are Niangniang Temple, Yuhuangding and the main peak, all of which are located in Jinding area (that is, at the top of the mountain). To visit Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area, you must first reach Jiangou Village at the foot of the mountain, and you can take a bus from the west of Apple Orchard Station of the subway. From Jiangou Village, you can choose to drive up the mountain by Panshan Highway to Jinding (about 5 kilometers, but all of them are Panshan Road, and if you hire a local car, each one-way trip is about 80 yuan), or you can walk up the mountain road along Guxiang Road behind Jiangou Village, and it takes about 1.5 hours to climb the mountain by foot. After arriving at the peak area from the two routes, they will first come to the mountain gate, which is also the location of the scenic spot ticket station. From then on, they can enter the tour after purchasing tickets.

As soon as you enter the mountain gate, you can see Niangniang Temple (Huiji Temple). The southeast side of Niangniang Temple is close to Huixiang Pavilion, while the northwest side on the other side has about 100 stone steps leading to the Jade Emperor Top, and the Jade Emperor Top is the main peak. The general tour order is to visit Niangniang Temple first, and then visit Yuhuangding. Then climb to the main peak along the mountain road behind the Jade Emperor's Peak. After visiting the main peak, return to Huixiangge along the original road to burn incense and end the tour, which is also the standard order of burning incense in Taoist temple. It takes about 3 hours to visit the Jinding area. Visitors will generally return to the city on the day after the visit and will not stay near the scenic spot.

The official name of Niangniang Temple is Huiji Temple. The main hall is dedicated to the Taoist deity Bixia Yuanjun. There are many buildings in the temple, besides Bixia Yuanjun, there are also many Buddhist and Taoist deities and historical celebrities. Legend has it that it is very effective and famous in history. It is an important place to pray around Beijing. Emperor Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty personally wrote a plaque for the temple. Come here to burn incense and pray for yourself and your loved ones. In addition, there are white pagodas and Gu Song in different shapes around the temple, which can take beautiful photos.

Jade Emperor Dingding is located on the hillside behind Niangniang Temple, which can be reached by climbing about 100 stone steps from Niangniang Temple. Here, statues such as the Jade Emperor are enshrined, and you can also pay a visit. What is special about this temple is that it is built on a steep platform, and it feels close to the cliff. The photos taken are spectacular.

You can climb the main peak from behind the Jade Emperor Peak, which takes about half an hour to reach. There are several strange stones with unique shapes at the main peak, which can be simply looked at. There is a flat meadow on the top of the mountain, where you can relax and have a picnic. When the weather is fine here, you can look at Beijing from afar, and your vision is very broad. After visiting the main peak, return to Huixiangge along the original road to burn incense, and then you can end your visit.

In addition to regular visits and visits, the Miaofeng Mountain Folk Temple Fair is also an important part of the scenic spot from the first day of April to the fifteenth day of April every year. Miaofengshan Temple Fair has a history of more than 300 years, and it has been very famous since the Qing Dynasty. It is one of the most famous temple fairs in North China. Nowadays, there are hundreds of traditional performances in the temple fair every year, and there will be activities such as porridge, tea and steamed bread, which you can go to play.

In addition, Miaofeng Mountain is one of the famous hiking routes in the west of Beijing. The hiking route starts from Bei 'an River, passes through Jiufeng Mountain, Yangtai Mountain, Miaofeng Mountain and Jiangou Village and ends in Daigakuji. It takes about one day. However, this route is not suitable for traveling alone, and it is best to follow the outdoor club as a team.

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