Liuleng Mountain

Liuleng Mountain

Liuleng Mountain

Liuleng Mountain is located in the southern part of Yanggao County, Datong, Shanxi, approximately 370 kilometers from Beijing, about a five-hour drive. Its highest peak, Huangyangjian, stands at an elevation of 2,420 meters. Adjacent to the sacred Mount Heng (the Northern Sacred Peak), it is the tallest peak in Datong and is hailed as the “Roof of Datong.” The summit of Huangyangjian features a vast and flat alpine meadow, which is ten times the size of the Datatuo Meadow.

When visiting Liuleng Mountain, you can admire the peaks [main peak Huangyangjiao], the forests [white marble stone forest], the Shimen Valley, and the caves [Water Curtain Cave].

The main peak, Huangyangjian, rises 2,420 meters above sea level. From its summit, you can gaze into the distance where clouds race across the sky, offering a breathtaking panoramic view—truly a case of “ascending high to view the magnificence of heaven and earth.” To the south of the main peak lies what is known as Dadian Top, a broad and flat mountaintop covering hundreds of acres, covered in lush green grass dotted with wildflowers, forming a splendid carpet. Behind the main peak, a stretch of white birch trees winds endlessly, presenting a unique and picturesque scene. The northeastern side of Huangyangjian, about five li away, is home to the white marble stone forest, where some stones resemble swords, others pumpkins, some look like a phoenix spreading its wings, some like an elephant carrying cargo, some like a scholar heading to an exam, and others like a mother and child sharing food. With their myriad shapes and ancient, rugged forms, they create a truly spectacular sight.

Liuleng Mountain boasts rich scenery and dramatic landscapes. From a distance, five striking peaks rise abruptly, their colors deep and verdant like ink painting, while up close, the area is covered in lush vegetation and blooming mountain flowers, resembling a vibrant and enchanting scroll. Lush and beautiful, the scenery is both pleasant and majestic, making it an ideal destination for leisure travel.