Heyeping Subalpine Meadow
荷叶坪亚高山草甸
The main summit plateau of the Guancen Mountains at about 2,780 meters, one of the largest subalpine meadows in North China, known for sea-of-clouds views and sunrises.
Heyeping is the highest peak of the Guancen Mountains, at about 2,787 meters. Its summit is a broad, gently sloping plateau, considered one of the largest subalpine meadows in North China, surrounded by spruce and larch forest. In summer the meadow is full of wildflowers, and temperatures are more than ten degrees cooler than at the foot of the mountain. On clear days you can see sea-of-clouds and sunrises, which makes it a popular destination for drivers and hikers. Administratively it belongs to Wuzhai County and borders the Luya Mountain scenic area. It can be reached from Dongzhai by a winding mountain road. The summit is windy and exposed, so bring a windproof jacket, and do not linger during thunderstorms.
Opening hours
Open all day (seasonal road closures)
Nearby sights
- Luya Mountain
- Malun Grassland
- Ninghua Ancient Town
- Source of the Fen River (Leiming Temple)
- Wanghuagou Hanging Village
- Shimen Hanging Coffins
- Wannian Ice Cave
- Ningwu Tianchi Lake (Mayinghai)