Mount Chaya Scenic Area
嵖岈山风景区
A famous mountain of granite rock formations in the Central Plains, a national 5A-level scenic area, and the filming location for many outdoor scenes of the 1986 CCTV Journey to the West. Strange rocks and lakes complement each other.
Mount Chaya lies about 25 km west of Suiping County town. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a national geopark, made up of the Southern Mountain, Northern Mountain, Six Peaks Mountain, Tianmo Lake and Pipa Lake areas. Weathering of the granite has produced many oddly shaped rocks, caves and crevices, earning it the nickname 'the bonsai of the Funiu Mountains'. CCTV's 1986 Journey to the West and its sequel were filmed here in large part, and the mountain has plot-related locations such as Black Wind Cave and the Five Dragons Temple. The Southern Mountain route is the main trail. The full loop is more than 10 km long, with many stone steps and narrow gaps, so wear non-slip shoes. You can rest by Tianmo Lake. A full visit takes at least a day, and the scenic area has sightseeing buses. Ticket prices vary widely across booking channels, so check the official published rate. Take the Suiping/Mount Chaya exit on the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway. Buses run from Suiping County town.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00