Camel Peak

Camel Peak

Camel Peak, also known as Camel Rock,

is located 20 kilometers northeast of Bayan County. This majestic mountain rises sharply, dotted with peculiar rocks. At its highest point, there are two round peaks standing opposite each other. From a distance, they resemble the humps of a camel, hence the name “Camel Peak.”

Climbing to the top of Camel Rock, one can look south to see the Songhua River shimmering like a silver ribbon, stretching across the southern part of the county, with sailboats coming and going ceaselessly—a mesmerizing sight. To the west, the county town is faintly visible, with buildings looming in the rosy mist, a breathtaking panorama of beauty. Camel Rock is covered in lush green trees and stands tall and proud. When the setting sun casts its glow, the mountain is adorned with thousands of trees blooming in hues, and every leaf shines brilliantly. The verdant ridges glow red and purple under the light, sparkling brilliantly, offering a delightful and uplifting view. There used to be temples on the mountain, where Taoist priests worked as underground resistance fighters during the Anti-Japanese War. The temples were destroyed during the puppet Manchukuo period, but their remnants can still be faintly made out today.

Camel Rock was formerly known as “Bayan Susu Mountain.” It is located 20 kilometers northeast of Bayan County in Heilongjiang Province, at the border between Bayan and Mulan counties. Part of the Lesser Khingan Mountains range, it has an elevation of 540 meters. The mountain features steep terrain, with striking peaks standing opposite each other and a concave shape in the middle, resembling a camel—hence its name. It is the source of the Da Huangni River and the Wuyue River, with broadleaf forest vegetation. From the summit, one can overlook the county town and gaze toward the Songhua River. The mountain is home to the Jade Emperor Temple, which once served as a communication post for the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army.

Address: Northeast of Bayan County, Harbin City