Mengbi Mountain
梦笔山
A border peak between Barkam and Xiaojin, and a snowy pass the Red Army crossed on the Long March, with views of peaks and clouds from the saddle.
Mengbi Mountain lies in the south of Zhuokeji Town in Barkam, on the border with Xiaojin County. It belongs to the Min Mountains, with its highest peak at 4,470 m and the pass above about 3,900 m. It was the second major snow mountain the Red Army crossed on the Long March. The north slope is primeval forest and the south slope is alpine meadow. In autumn the forest turns in layers of color, and on clear days you can see snow peaks and seas of cloud. The S210 (Barkam to Xiaojin) passes through here, and a tunnel now carries traffic. To enjoy the views, take the old road up to the pass. At this altitude, stay warm and watch for altitude sickness. Avoid the old road in rain or snow.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhuokeji Chieftain's Official Residence
- Xisuo Village
- Suomo River Gorge
- Changlie Monastery
- Zhibo Watchtowers
- Songgang Sky Street (Kepan)
- Jinchuan Pear Blossoms
- Dazang Monastery (Dhe-Tsang)