Baishi Mountain
白石山
A 5A-rated mountain of marble peaks, famous for its cliffside glass walkways and sea-of-clouds views; cool in summer and a good escape from the heat.
Baishi Mountain lies in the south of Laiyuan County. It is a national 5A tourist attraction and a national geopark, known for the rare marble peak-forest landscape of the Taihang Mountains. The main peak rises about 2,096 meters above sea level, with white rock peaks alternating with pines, and sea of clouds is common in summer. The scenic area features a glass walkway suspended from the cliffs and a circular walkway. Visitors can take a cable car up the mountain and then walk the walkways. Tickets are required, the cable car costs extra (exact fee posted on site), and a visit takes 5 to 6 hours. The mountaintop is 8 to 10°C cooler than Baoding city, so bring a jacket. It is about 90 minutes' drive from Baoding city and can be combined with Geyuan Temple in Laiyuan on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–17:30 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Geyuan Temple (Laiyuan)
- Mount Langya (Langyashan)
- Yishui Lake
- Beiyue Temple (Quyang)
- Mancheng Han Tombs
- Western Qing Tombs
- Dingzhou Examination Hall
- Liaodi Pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple