Bashan Mountain Nature Reserve

　　Bashan Mountain is located in the northeast of Jixian County, Tianjin. It is a national nature reserve, a quartzite peak forest canyon scenic area within a national geopark, and a national science education base. The area features precious geological relics from the Archean and Proterozoic eras. With its diverse and captivating natural scenery, tranquil environment, and fresh, pleasant air, it serves as an ideal destination for eco-tourism, sightseeing, leisure retreats, scientific research, and science education.

　　Bashan Mountain Reserve is the highest in elevation and most mountainous region in Tianjin, with 19 peaks over 900 meters above sea level. Its main peak, "Juxian Peak," stands at 1,052 meters, making it the highest peak in Tianjin. The scenic area is covered with dense forests, has treacherous mountain paths, and was once an imperial geomantic taboo zone for the Eastern Qing Tombs, earning it the nickname "Forest Wildlife Park." Every year, it hosts an Azalea Festival and a Red Leaf Festival. Additionally, Bashan Mountain is renowned for its ancient geological formations, including an Archean longevity stone estimated to be 2.2–3.6 billion years old — the oldest rock not only in Tianjin but also in North China, holding significant geological value.

　　The tree-shaped mountain gate is a distinctive landmark of Bashan Mountain. Bashan Mountain, Limutai, and Jiushanding are well-known and well-developed hiking and trekking routes in Tianjin. Visitors can choose to climb wild mountains or explore the scenic area.

　　Suggested Duration

　　Half a day or 1 day

　　Transportation

　　Take a bus from Tianjin Hebei Coach Station to Jixian County — buses run every 10 minutes. After arrival, transfer to a local minibus to Bashan Mountain. By car: Start from the Beitang Expressway exit on the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway (Line 2), then transfer to the Jinji Expressway, and exit at Jizhou (the road conditions are very good, though weekends may see heavier traffic on the Jinji Expressway — drive safely). Upon reaching Jixian County, take the Jinwei Highway (this route is longer than the Bangxi Highway, but the scenery along the way is more beautiful). Turn right in Xiaying Town and follow the signs clearly marked — you’ll soon arrive at the scenic area. The total distance is 160 km, and the trip takes approximately 2 hours.

　　Ticket Price

　　Admission: 45 RMB per person; Round-trip sightseeing shuttle bus: 50 RMB

　　Opening Hours

　　8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

　　Location

　　Xiaogang Village, Xiaying Town, Beixiaogang Township, Jixian County, Tianjin

　　Address: South of Xiaogang Village, Xiaying Town, Jizhou District, Tianjin

　　Tel: 22711044