Baodugu Mountain
抱犊崮
'The First Mountain of Southern Shandong,' a lone peak rising steeply with sheer cliffs and a flat summit that offers views over the Lunan hills.
Baodugu lies in Beizhuang town, Shanting District. Its main peak rises about 584 meters above sea level, surrounded by sheer cliffs, with a broad, flat top. According to legend, someone once carried a calf up the mountain to farm, which gave the mountain its name, meaning 'Holding the Calf.' It is known as the 'First Mountain of Southern Shandong' and the 'First Gu Under Heaven' (gu being a term for a flat-topped mountain). It is now the Baodugu National Forest Park. The scenic area has hiking trails and a cable car, and along the way you can see huge boulders, the ruins of an ancient temple, and seas of cloud from the summit. In 1923, the bandit leader of the Lincheng Outrage, a sensational train hijacking, established a mountain stronghold here. Admission follows the scenic area's announcements. The mountain is about 50 km from Taierzhuang, so you will need to drive; the round trip to the summit takes about 3 to 4 hours.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Xiong'er Mountain
- Zhongxing Coal Mine Site & Square
- Qingtan Temple
- Guanshi Pomegranate Garden
- Taierzhuang Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery
- Taierzhuang Old Mosque
- Taierzhuang Battle Memorial Hall
- Taierzhuang Ancient Town