During a cold but bright blue winter day, some friends and I decided to take a hiking trip to Yaji Mountain for some much needed fresh air ans exercise. The climb was a bit difficult on the knees (a loooot of stairs!!) but overall not so bad and definitely well worth the beautiful views from the top. A stunning place and another unforgettable place in China. #gooutside#grouptravel

365 steps and then more

Yaji mountain is a beautiful mountain with many lovely temples. However it is a lot of steps, go prepared to climb. We did at the end find out there is a bus 😂. The view is breath taking or it was just all the stairs that has us breathless 😂😂😂 Be prepared for many people as well. Best to go in winter or spring, summer would be too hot 🥵 #china #adventure #staycation

Beijing Yaji Mountain Scenic Area | The perfect fusion of nature and faith

The Beijing Yaji Mountain Scenic Area is a historic site that integrates natural landscapes with Taoist culture, located in Liujia Shop Town, Pinggu District, Beijing, about 70 to 80 kilometers from the Beijing city area. Yaji Mountain is named for the two giant rocks on its summit that resemble the hair buns of ancient girls, with an altitude of about 363 to 368 meters and a total area of about 5 square kilometers. Yaji Mountain has been a Taoist holy land since ancient times. The Bi Xia Yuan Jun Temple on the mountain is a famous Taoist temple in the eastern Beijing area, founded during the Tang Dynasty, experienced through the Liao and Jin Dynasties, flourished during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, and reached its peak during the Kangxi and Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty. During the Kangxi period, the Jade Emperor Pavilion was also built on the mountain, becoming a religious site valued by the royal family. The Yaji Mountain Temple Fair, which began in the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan period, has a history of over 1,300 years and is one of the four major temple fairs in North China. It is held from the first to the fifteenth day of the fourth lunar month every year, attracting numerous tourists and believers. The scenic area has many ancient architectural complexes, including the Zixiao Palace, Guanyin Hall, Lingguan Hall, Dongyue Temple, and natural landscapes such as the Twin Pines Welcoming Guests, Returning Fragrance Embracing the Ancient, and Stone Sutra Path. The buildings on the mountain are built along the mountainside, with carved beams and painted rafters, and are very distinctive. In addition, there are forty-eight steps leading directly to the mountain top, and behind the mountain is a cliff with steep scenery. Yaji Mountain is not only a pilgrimage site for Taoist followers but also a great place for tourists to experience traditional culture and enjoy natural scenery. Here, visitors can feel the tranquility and charm of the ancient temple that has stood for a thousand years, while also enjoying the pleasure of climbing and appreciating the scenery. 🌈Transportation: 🚇Subway: Take Line 15 to the terminal station Fengbo, walk 300 meters and take the Suburban 99🚌 to Yuegezhuang Bus Station, then transfer to Ping 19 route, get off at Qian Jishan Bus Station, and walk 800 meters to arrive

What to do in Beijing|Escape the city and pray for blessings at a beautiful, lesser-known holy place

What to do in Beijing|Escape the city 🙏 Pray for blessings at a beautiful, lesser-known holy place. A stunning check-in spot in the suburbs of Beijing! The mountain is not particularly high, but you have to first walk a 365-step prayer staircase. It's not too tiring to walk and take pictures along the way. After reaching the South Heavenly Gate, there will be many temples, which you can look at as you walk. The top is the sparkling golden dome, where you can see the sun at a very close distance. It's incredibly beautiful to take pictures at sunset! There are two grand buildings on the top of Yaji Mountain, one is the Bixia Yuanjun Shrine located on the west peak, and the other is the Jade Emperor Pavilion on the east peak (the Three Emperors Hall is between the two peaks). Both buildings are built along the mountain and are very steep and spectacular. Among them, Bixia Yuanjun Shrine is a famous Taoist temple in the east of Beijing. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The 'Yaji Mountain Temple Fair' held from the first to the fifteenth day of the fourth lunar month every year has a history of more than 500 years and is one of the four major temple fairs in North China. 📝Note tips: Climbing in winter is also very hot! No need to wear too much! 💛It's best to bring some hot water to the mountain 💛You can ask for incense in every temple ⏳Play time: 8:00—17:00, stop checking tickets at 15:30 📍Detailed address: Beiji Mountain Village, Liujiadian Town, Pinggu District, Beijing Tickets: Adults 50/person Students, children, and the elderly 25/person P Parking: There is a large parking lot at the foot of the mountain, 10 yuan for unlimited parking

Yaji Mountain

Yaji Mountain is a famous Taoist site in Pinggu, Beijing, and is as famous as Miaofeng Mountain in Mentougou, Beijing. They are two famous Taoist sites in Beijing. Yaji Mountain has two peaks, and Yaji Mountain may be named after this. One peak has a Jade Emperor Pavilion, and the other peak has a temple. Every year on the first day of the fourth lunar month, there is a very lively temple fair, with people coming to offer incense, attend the temple fair, and play, it's crowded with people. There are two ways up the mountain, one is through the main gate and up the mountain through the archway, this way is farther but you can pass several spots. The other is a small road that goes up the mountain through the forest, this way is closer but there is not much scenery. At the foot of the mountain is the place for the temple fair and stalls. When it's lively, various performances are on stage, and the goods are rich and varied, with many local agricultural products (the dried peaches are very delicious). When there are many people, it's hard to park if you go late. Compared with Miaofeng Mountain, it's easier to park.

Avoid the crowd and check in at the unique and beautiful blessing place in the suburbs of Beijing

Yajishan, named for its twin peaks standing tall like the hair buns of ancient girls, flourished in the Yuan Dynasty and thrived in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Four emperors of the Qing Dynasty came to Yajishan 17 times. - ✅Before entering Yajishan, you can see the 365-step blessing staircase from a distance, which is very spectacular (it's really hard to climb up). After climbing the stairs to reach the South Heaven Gate, you can see the buildings of Yajishan one after another. ✅Dongyue Temple is located on the south side of the middle of Yajishan, and the main hall worships the Dongyue Emperor. ✅Huixiang Pavilion was originally the life temple built by Wei Zhongxian, a eunuch at the end of the Ming Dynasty. When it was not completed, Wei Zhongxian was defeated and it was later rebuilt into Huixiang Pavilion. ✅The Jade Emperor Pavilion on the east peak is a double-eave pointed roof covered with yellow glazed tiles, majestic; the Bi Xia Yuanjun Temple on the west peak is a two-entry courtyard, locally known as the 'Goddess Temple'; the two peaks are connected by the Three Emperors Hall. The beautiful check-in photos of Yajishan that you often see online are here. ✅In addition, there are mountain gates, bell and drum towers, Wanshou Pavilion, etc. - Yajishan Tourist Scenic Area 📍Address: Beijishan Village, Liujiadian Township, Pinggu District, Beijing ⏰Time: Monday to Sunday 8:00-16:00 🎫Ticket: 50/person - 🌟Practical Tips: 1. If you drive by yourself, you can park your car in the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, which has plenty of spaces, 10/time; 2. There are many steps in the scenic area, and those with poor physical strength can also take a shuttle bus, 50 one way; 3. Yajishan has a temple fair in April every year, which is one of the 'Four Major Temple Fairs in North China', you can come and experience it if you have time. - 🔥I am Qibao, focusing on travel|exhibitions|exploring shops|museums, follow me, let's explore the unpopular and interesting corners together

Experience the profound historical and cultural heritage

Beijing Yamaid Mountain. The scenic area is famous for its high mountains, jungles and rich cultural heritage. The altitude of Yamaid Mountain is about 1500 meters, which is one of the higher mountain ranges around Beijing city area. The total area of Yamaid Mountain scenic area is about 11.4 square kilometers, which includes a large number of natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Yamaid Mountain is famous for its unique jungle ecology and diversified vegetation and animal communities. In addition, there is a group of grottoes on the top of Yamaid Mountain, which is a cultural relic site of the Northern Wei Dynasty, with important historical and cultural value. Yamaid Mountain is both natural conservation and cultural tourism, not only can you enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, but also experience the profound historical and cultural heritage.

Beijing Yaji Mountain~ A sacred place for blessings

📍Checked in at Yaji Mountain today⛰️ 🏔Yaji Mountain is not particularly high, but you have to first walk a section of 365 blessing steps. It's not too tiring to walk and take photos along the way. After reaching the South Heavenly Gate, there will be many temples, and you can walk and watch. You can ask for incense in each temple. The top is the shiny golden dome, where you can see the sun at a close distance, and it's incredibly beautiful to take photos at sunset! 🌟Mountain climbing in winter is also very hot! No need to wear too much! It's best to bring some hot water♨️ 📍Address: No. 485, North Jishan Street, Liujiadian Town, Pinggu District, Beijing 💰Ticket price for the scenic area Adult ticket 50 yuan/person Half-price ticket 25 yuan/person (half-price discount ticket is checked and entered the park with a certificate) Important notice of the scenic area The scenic area holds an annual traditional cultural temple fair from the first to the eighteenth of the fourth lunar month every year 🅿️Parking: There is a large parking lot at the foot of the mountain, 10 yuan for unlimited parking

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❤Recommended reason: Beautiful natural scenery, the red leaf🍁 tour takes you into the colorful autumn! ✅Must experience: Fragrant Hills, Xishan Forest Park ❤Recommended reason: There are many historical sites, especially many royal temples! ✅Must experience: Jietai Temple, Yajishan Niangniang Temple