Secondary Forest of Baxian Mountain

Secondary Forest of Baxian Mountain

Located 35 kilometers northeast of Jixian County, the Secondary Forest of Baxian Mountain is a rare nature reserve in North China, covering a total area of 1,049.3 hectares. The majority of the forest is natural secondary woodland, with over 90% forest coverage. Towering peaks, dense forests, and rugged mountain paths once made this area a forbidden geomantic zone for the Eastern Qing Tombs. There are as many as 19 peaks over 900 meters above sea level.

Legend has it that the Eight Immortals, while crossing the sea, were captivated by the lush valleys, crystal-clear streams, and majestic waves of this area. They stopped to drink and rest on a large rock on the mountainside, which came to be known as the "Eight Immortals Table." The mountain was thus named and later renamed Baxian Mountain.

The reserve is home to over 362 species of plants, many of which are under national key protection, as well as a variety of rare birds. It also serves as a natural treasure trove of medicinal herbs, with more than 200 different types growing in the area.

The ecological environment around Baxian Mountain is truly unique, earning it the nickname “Forest Wildlife Park.” For experts and researchers, it is a natural museum and an open-air laboratory. For urban dwellers, it offers an ideal destination to reconnect with nature, escape the summer heat, enjoy recuperation and vacation, or simply explore the great outdoors.