Wuling Mountain
雾灵山
The highest peak east of Beijing, with its main summit at 2,118 metres. A national nature reserve with cool summers and autumn foliage, it's a popular hiking destination for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Wuling Mountain lies on the border between Xinglong County in Chengde and Miyun in Beijing. Its main peak, Waitao Peak, rises to 2,118 metres. It is the highest peak of the Yanshan Mountains and is known as the 'highest peak east of Beijing'. The mountain is a national nature reserve with dense forest cover, and summit temperatures in summer are about 10°C lower than in Beijing. The classic route is to take the scenic shuttle bus to the upper trail, then climb past Qingliang Jie, Longtan Waterfall and the Immortal Pagoda to the summit. Alternatively, walk the Qinglong Ridge trail for views along the mountain ridges. Late September to early October is the best time to see the colourful autumn forests. Admission is about 80–115 yuan, and the shuttle bus is charged separately. The park is open roughly from 7:00 to 17:00, and hours may change during the forest fire season. The drive from Chengde city takes about 1.5 hours, and from Beijing about 2.5 hours. The summit is windy and cold, so bring a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
7:00–17:00 (fire-season closures per announcements)
Nearby sights
- Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town
- Jinshanling Great Wall
- Kangxi Grand Ceremony Live Show
- Shuangta Mountain
- Chengde City God Temple
- Rehe Confucian Temple
- Nanyingzi Street
- Chengde Mountain Resort