Jieshi Mountain
碣石山
Jieshi Mountain, where Cao Cao wrote “Gazing at the Sea from Jieshi.” Climb to the summit of Xiantai Peak for a view of the Bohai. Emperor Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han both traveled here on eastern tours.
Jieshi Mountain lies north of Changli county town. Its main peak, Xiantai Peak, rises about 695 m. For centuries emperors visited on eastern tours to watch the sea. Cao Cao wrote “Gazing at the Sea” here, and the line “East toward Jieshi, there is a poem left behind” in Mao Zedong’s “Waves Washing Sand: Beidaihe” refers to this mountain. Historic sites on the mountain include Shuiyan Temple and the Han Wengong Shrine. From the summit you can look out over the Bohai and the Changli plain. Tickets are required, and a round trip takes about 3–4 hours. It is about 30 km from Aranya.
Opening hours
07:30–17:30 (check official sources)
Nearby sights
- Aranya & Seashore Library
- Changli Golden Coast
- Yudao Ocean Hot Spring Resort
- Nandaihe International Entertainment Center
- Feicui (Emerald) Island
- Jifa Agricultural Dream Kingdom
- Lianfeng Mountain Park
- Tiger Rock Park