Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area (Zhangjiakou, Hebei)

Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area (Zhangjiakou, Hebei)

Covering a total area of 3,680 hectares, Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area is divided into four major scenic zones: Dongling Mountain Scenic Area, Tasi Scenic Area, and Beiling Mountain Scenic Area, featuring over 160

attractions. The area includes 1,840 hectares of forested land with distinct vertical forest distribution, predominantly birch trees, along with linden, oak, cypress, pine, and others. The main peak stands at an elevation of 2,303 meters, making it the highest peak near the capital. The surrounding peaks form a layered, rugged landscape with oddly shaped rocks in countless forms. Notable scenic spots include Erfo Mountain, White Bear Ridge, Immortal Terrace, Liulang Mountain, Crouching Tiger Ridge, South Heaven Gate, Ten-Thousand-Year Ice, Phoenix Valley, Alpine Meadow, Cloud Top Plateau, and the sunrise over Ling Mountain. The area boasts lush vegetation with a coverage rate of 95%.

There are over 190

species of wildflowers and more than 570

types of medicinal herbs, as well as 36 species of wild animals and 185

bird species, including nationally protected animals such as the pangolin and brown eared pheasant. Vegetation landscapes like Huanghua Valley, Sea Buckthorn Valley, and Thousand-Herb Valley are stunningly beautiful.

Dongling Mountain not only features breathtaking scenery but also boasts unique cultural and historical attractions, with a long history and profound cultural heritage.

Lingyun Temple: Located within the Binggou Scenic Area, pilgrims visiting Lingyun Temple to offer incense and make wishes often stop here to rest and worship devoutly.

Chaoyang Cave: A scripture storage cave of Lingyun Temple, historically little-known, it is said to contain numerous scrolls and texts, with interconnected chambers and mysterious, winding paths.

Tianyu Stone: Also known as the Qi Jiguang Great Wall. The existing ruins are well-preserved, offering great ornamental and archaeological value.

The tourism area also features numerous historical and cultural sites and many captivating legends, such as Golden Monkey Worshiping the Buddha, Flying Sky Pavilion, Monk Crown Mountain, Fairy Maiden Terrace, General Stone, and Stone Buddha Bay. Each step reveals a new scene, with attractions seamlessly connected, creating endless charm—it’s truly a heavenly paradise on earth.

Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area is located 50 kilometers southeast of Zhuolu County, 220

kilometers east of Beijing (the capital), and 120 kilometers north of Zhangjiakou City. It is conveniently accessible via the Daqin Railway, Shayu Railway, Jingbao Railway, National Highway 109, and Shadong Road. Best travel season for Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area:

Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area is a suburban summer retreat destination near Beijing. The area’s alpine meadow, situated over 1,700 meters above sea level and spanning tens of thousands of acres, is the largest of its kind in North China. With clear mountains and waters, layered green peaks, wildflowers everywhere, and birds singing all around, it is praised as a heavenly paradise or a utopia. Spectacular sights such as the Ling Mountain Sea of Clouds, Ten-Thousand-Year Sacred Ice, Galloping Horses in the Sky, and Flying Stone Forest are mesmerizing. The summer temperature in the area ranges from 17°C to 22°C, cool and pleasant, attracting 300,000 visitors each year for summer retreats. The area offers complete facilities and first-class services, making it an ideal destination for summer vacations and sightseeing. Transportation to Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area:

Approximately 112 kilometers from central Beijing. By public transport, take the subway to Apple Park and transfer to Bus 929 to Shuangtangjian. The remaining gravel road can be walked (about 8 kilometers along the road or about 5 kilometers via a shortcut) or you can rent a car.

Some local specialties from Zhangjiakou, such as mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, tribute rice, large apricot kernels, milk grapes, longan grapes, Great Wall dry red and white wines, Chaigoubao

cured meat, Huai’an tofu skin, and parrot green beans, are available for purchase.

Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area is located 50 kilometers southeast of Zhuolu County, 220 kilometers east of Beijing (the capital), and 120 kilometers north of Zhangjiakou City. It is conveniently accessible via the Daqin Railway, Shayu Railway, Jingbao Railway, National Highway 109, and Shadong Road. Accommodation at Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area:

You can stay in farmhouses in nearby villages for just over ten yuan, and the locals are very hospitable. Food at Dongling Mountain Ecotourism Area:

You can enjoy farmhouse dishes and meals, with the local "oat noodles" being particularly good.