Yunmeng Mountain is known asthe suburb"Little Huangshan", located in theMiyun County andHuairou District border area, and is a famous national forest park in Beijing.Yunmeng Mountainfeatures towering peaks, deep valleys, uniquely shaped rocks, cascading waterfalls, ever-changing mists, and lush forests and flowers,offering different beautiful scenes all year round. Coupled with convenient transportation, it is perfect for weekend hiking and crossing.The following detailed information on Yunmeng Mountain crossing routes comes from the summary by hiking expert @Bailixi. It is recommended that you save it for future use~!
1One-day classic crossing route:
There are over ten trailheadsaround Yunmeng Mountain,and theoretically there should be hundreds of crossing routes. Considering factors such as scenery along the way, scenic area fees, crossing time, and hikers’ stamina, the main moderate one-day round-trip routes suitable for public transport are6as follows:
(1) Houshanpu/Qidao Valley-Main Peak-Lengfengdian Liangtou-Haofu-Tianxian Waterfall/KyotoFirst Waterfall/Tianmen Mountain/Heilongtan/NorthShicheng;
(2) Houshanpu/Qidao Gully/Scenic Area Main Gate-Main Peak-Lengfengdian Ridge-Wansuiyang Pass-Langfangyu-Tianmen Mountain/NorthShicheng/TaoyuanXiangu Valley/Duijiahe/Shuibaozi/Baidao Valley;
(3) Scenic Area Main Gate (day hikes cannot reach the main peak)1Day hikes cannot reach the main peak)-Sanchakou-Wansuiyang-Lotus Waterfall-Corner Campsite-Duijiahe-Shuibaozi;
(4) Baidao Valley/Shuibu Zi/TaoyuanXiangu/NorthShicheng-Langfangyu-Wansuiyang Yakou-Lengfengdian Liangtou-Haizhai-Tianxian Waterfall/First Waterfall/Tianmen Mountain/Heilongtan/NorthShicheng;
(5) NorthShicheng-Yumugou-Tianmen Mountain/(Heilong Sancha-Haizhai-Tianxian Waterfall)/(Heilong Sancha-Heilong Mystery Area-KyotoFirst Waterfall/Tianmen Mountain);
(6) Five Towers/Baidao Valley-Xiaoliangzi-Shuibaozi-Langfangyu-Yumu Gully-Zhengjia/Tianmen Mountain-KyotoFirst Waterfall/Qingjingding, and others.
(1) Houshanpu/Qidao Valley-Main Peak-Lengfengdian Liangtou-Haofu-Tianxian Waterfall/KyotoFirst Waterfall/Tianmen Mountain/Heilongtan/NorthShicheng;
(2) Houshanpu/Qidao Gully/Scenic Area Main Gate-Main Peak-Lengfengdian Ridge-Wansuiyang Pass-Langfangyu-Tianmen Mountain/NorthShicheng/TaoyuanXiangu Valley/Duijiahe/Shuibaozi/Baidao Valley;
(3) Scenic Area Main Gate (day hikes cannot reach the main peak)1Day hikes cannot reach the main peak)-Sanchakou-Wansuiyang-Lotus Waterfall-Corner Campsite-Duijiahe-Shuibaozi;
(4) Baidao Valley/Shuibu Zi/TaoyuanXiangu/NorthShicheng-Langfangyu-Wansuiyang Yakou-Lengfengdian Liangtou-Haizhai-Tianxian Waterfall/First Waterfall/Tianmen Mountain/Heilongtan/NorthShicheng;
(5) NorthShicheng-Yumugou-Tianmen Mountain/(Heilong Sancha-Haizhai-Tianxian Waterfall)/(Heilong Sancha-Heilong Mystery Area-KyotoFirst Waterfall/Tianmen Mountain);
(6) Five Towers/Baidao Valley-Xiaoliangzi-Shuibaozi-Langfangyu-Yumu Gully-Zhengjia/Tianmen Mountain-KyotoFirst Waterfall/Qingjingding, and others.
A technical breakdown of the key junction coordinates along this route:Major node coordinates
(1) West side of the main peak, at the Luofengpo Three-Way Junction:N40°33’45.71”,E116°42’01.18”, elevation1230m
An important landmark on the way up to the scenic area via Hetaojian. From here, the path becomes relatively flat and begins headingnortheastwith wooden stick-supported earthen steps leading upward. Meanwhile, Luofengpo is also the junction where you can access the scenic area from Houshanpu or Qidao Valley. From Luofengpo, headnortheastand climb approximately1.2kmto reach the main peak; headnorthwestto exit the scenic area7.2kmtoward Houshanpu,7.8kmtoward Qidao Valley; or head southwest down Hetaojian5-6kmto the scenic area’s main gate.
(2) Scenic Area Junction Three: N40°33’36.16”,E116°42’46.34”, elevation1069m
There are many junctions along the hiking route. To distinguish them, this one is specifically labeled as“Scenic Area Junction Three.”This is another route from the main gate up to the summit.Headingnortheast1kmwill take you to the Lengfengdian Liangtou, while heading1.5kmsoutheast will lead you to the Wansuiyang Junction and others.
(3) Lengfengdian Liangtou:N40°33’46.62”,E116°43’07.56”, elevation1176m
(2) Scenic Area Junction Three: N40°33’36.16”,E116°42’46.34”, elevation1069m
There are many junctions along the hiking route. To distinguish them, this one is specifically labeled as“Scenic Area Junction Three.”This is another route from the main gate up to the summit.Headingnortheast1kmwill take you to the Lengfengdian Liangtou, while heading1.5kmsoutheast will lead you to the Wansuiyang Junction and others.
(3) Lengfengdian Liangtou:N40°33’46.62”,E116°43’07.56”, elevation1176m
Located on the eastern side of the main peak2km, it is connected to the main peak by a wooden boardwalk. This is the central node for various through-hiking routes. From Lengfengdian Liangtou, heading1.4kmsoutheast along the wooden boardwalk leads to the Wansuiyang Saddle,2.4kmthe eastern end of the boardwalk (cable car upper station), while heading1kmsouthwest along the small dirt road within the scenic areawill take you to the Scenic Area Junction Three. Heading1.8kmnortheast2kmwill take you to the Mansion, and heading
west4will take you up to the main peak./(N40°33’26.71”) Wansuiyang SaddleE116°43’31.05”Collar:1130m
west4will take you up to the main peak./(N40°33’26.71”) Wansuiyang SaddleE116°43’31.05”Collar:1130m
,, elevation1.4kmA traffic node on Dayao Liang.From the saddle, head southwest1.4kmto Wansui Yang, then east1kmto the start of the wooden boardwalk (you can take the cable car or hike to Langfangyu), thennorthwest1.4kmto Lengfengdian Liangtou, thennortheastabout2kmto Heilong Sancha.
(5) Mansion (three large tile-roofed houses): N40°34’16.50”,E116°43’42.80”, elevation978m
(5) Mansion (three large tile-roofed houses): N40°34’16.50”,E116°43’42.80”, elevation978m
On the south side is the abandoned village of Lengfengdian. From the mansion, heading north3kmto Tianxian Waterfall and then continuing north11kmto Miyun63Road’s Huangtuliang Station. From the mansion, heading east2.0kmyou can reach Heilong Sancha, or southwest1.8kmto Lengfengdian Liangtou.
The green rescue information sign in the mountains can serve as a trail marker, and can also be used to call for help in an emergency.
(9) Yumugou Village North Three-Way Intersection:N40°33’46.29”,E116°46’01.37”, elevation454m
From herehead north over the pass3kmtoTianmen MountainScenic Area’s northern side at Zhengjia, and from there continue north toKyotoThe gate of the First Waterfall; head west4kmto Heilong SanCha; head east1.2kmyou can enter the Heilongtan Scenic Area (provided they don’t stop you); go south across the dam then head southeast around the hill1.5kmyou can climb up to the northShicheng-on the asphalt road between Langfangyu, continue along the road heading east6.6kmyou can reach the northShicheng, head southwest along the road0.7kmyou can reach Langfangyu and others.
(10) Southwest road of Heilongtan to the Yumu Gully junction:N40°33’34.12”,E116°46’05.72”, elevation539m
there is“a forest that’s an oxygen bar — fire prevention depends on everyone”tree-shaped sign. From this junction, headnortheastto reach the westernmost part of the Heilongtan Scenic Area (there’s a path junction leading down), then headnorthwestand loop down to the abandoned village of Yumu Gully; follow the road southwest0.7kmto reach Langfangyu, follow the road eastward downhill6.6kmto reach Beishicheng on Miguang RoadShicheng.
(11) Parking lot north of Langfangyu Village: N40°33’17.70”,E116°45’50.95”, elevation565m
headNortheastAbout along the highway0.7kmYou can reach the fork to Yumu Gully to the north of the highway, then continue eastward6.6kmYou can reach the northShicheng; head east200mto the west side of the reservoir, then follow the north-south gully southward1.5kmto the eastboundTaoyuanFairy Valley Pass (N40°32’42.77”,E116°45’43.28”, elevation681m), then continue southward3.4kmto Duijiahe; head west along1.9kmthe stairway path, then walk2.5kmon a dirt road to the eastern end of the wooden boardwalk leading to the main peak (there is a cable car here that goes directly down to Langfangyu), continue walking westward on the wooden boardwalk1.1kmto reach Wansuiyang Pass,2.5kmLengfengdian Ridge,4.5kmand the main peak of Yunmeng Mountain.
Important Notes for Crossing the Yunmeng Mountain Area:
1Outdoor adventures are not about risking your life—safety comes first. Make full use of modern information technology; simply install a GPS tracking app on your smartphoneAPPis sufficient, there’s no need to buy an expensive one.GPS.
2Tracks are the routes marked by fellow hikers, especially crucial in rainy or foggy weather. They can be a great help when you encounter forks or lose your way. However, different hikers may have slightly varied tracks on the same route, so it's advisable to find multiple tracks for the same path and choose the smoothest one as your reference.
3The Yunmeng Mountain area is best suited for crossing in spring, summer, and autumn. In autumn and winter, when days are short, lighting equipment (headlamp) is essential, and an overnight two-day camp is recommended as the first choice. Also, trails are more visible in spring and winter (dense shrubs in summer and leaf cover in autumn), so do your homework well before setting out. Water sources are abundant in Yunmeng Mountain during summer and autumn, so you can carry slightly less water.
4The Yunmeng Mountain area is now uninhabited, and apart from long holidays, it’s hard to come across people (including hikers) even on weekends. Getting lost is the most dangerous and common occurrence, so prepare thoroughly before departure, bring a handheld radio, pack enough food, and stay hydrated (refill whenever you see water!), and if you get lost, try to backtrack or follow the water flow downstream to exit the mountain.
5If it’s your first time choosing a crossing route, it’s best to start with the most established and easiest one, then try a new section on a familiar route to build up outdoor experience and keep things fresh, while also reducing risk. You will definitely encounter many non-obvious forks along the way, so it's advisable to check your track regularly to avoid taking wrong turns or making mistakes.
6Yunmeng Mountain features high ridges and deep valleys; according to GPS tracking apps, cross-cutting is the most dangerous. If you take a wrong turn, it’s best to backtrack and find the correct path. Cross-cutting can easily lead you onto cliffs, unnecessarily increasing danger. The risks of mountain climbing are ever-present, so stay alert at all times.
1Outdoor adventures are not about risking your life—safety comes first. Make full use of modern information technology; simply install a GPS tracking app on your smartphoneAPPis sufficient, there’s no need to buy an expensive one.GPS.
2Tracks are the routes marked by fellow hikers, especially crucial in rainy or foggy weather. They can be a great help when you encounter forks or lose your way. However, different hikers may have slightly varied tracks on the same route, so it's advisable to find multiple tracks for the same path and choose the smoothest one as your reference.
3The Yunmeng Mountain area is best suited for crossing in spring, summer, and autumn. In autumn and winter, when days are short, lighting equipment (headlamp) is essential, and an overnight two-day camp is recommended as the first choice. Also, trails are more visible in spring and winter (dense shrubs in summer and leaf cover in autumn), so do your homework well before setting out. Water sources are abundant in Yunmeng Mountain during summer and autumn, so you can carry slightly less water.
4The Yunmeng Mountain area is now uninhabited, and apart from long holidays, it’s hard to come across people (including hikers) even on weekends. Getting lost is the most dangerous and common occurrence, so prepare thoroughly before departure, bring a handheld radio, pack enough food, and stay hydrated (refill whenever you see water!), and if you get lost, try to backtrack or follow the water flow downstream to exit the mountain.
5If it’s your first time choosing a crossing route, it’s best to start with the most established and easiest one, then try a new section on a familiar route to build up outdoor experience and keep things fresh, while also reducing risk. You will definitely encounter many non-obvious forks along the way, so it's advisable to check your track regularly to avoid taking wrong turns or making mistakes.
6Yunmeng Mountain features high ridges and deep valleys; according to GPS tracking apps, cross-cutting is the most dangerous. If you take a wrong turn, it’s best to backtrack and find the correct path. Cross-cutting can easily lead you onto cliffs, unnecessarily increasing danger. The risks of mountain climbing are ever-present, so stay alert at all times.
With spring in bloom, if you plan to cross Yunmeng Mountain, remember to save this guide for future reference.
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