Located in Laiyuan County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, Baishishan is a national 5A-level scenic area and UNESCO Global Geopark. With its main peak at 2,096m, it's renowned for spectacular peak forest landforms and sea of clouds, hailed as the "No.1 Wonder Mountain of North China". Featuring China's longest and widest glass walkway, it combines geological wonders, summer retreat and extreme experiences.
Geological Wonders
- Marble Peak Forest: China's only marble peak forest with diverse granite pillars.
- Red Birch Forest: Rare red birch trees covering 666 hectares above 1,600m.
- Sea of Clouds: Over 200 foggy days annually with frequent cloud seas.
Featured Attractions
- Glass Walkway: 1,900m-long at 1,600m altitude, China's longest suspended glass path.
- Buddha Light Summit: Main peak viewing platform overlooking entire area.
- Ten-Waterfall Valley: Cool summer retreat with cascading waterfalls.
- Twin Hero Stones: Iconic towering stone pillars facing each other.
Unique Experiences
- Cloud Walk: Stroll along the high-altitude glass walkway.
- Sunrise over Clouds: Magnificent dawn views above clouds.
- Red Birch Photography: Capture golden birch forests in autumn.
- Mountain Camping: Designated high-altitude camping areas.
Visitor Information
- Opening Hours: Peak season (Apr-Oct) 7:00-18:00; Off-season 8:00-17:00.
- Ticket Price: 135 yuan; extra 5 yuan for glass walkway shoe covers.
- Transportation:
From Beijing: ~3hrs via Jingkun then Zhangshi Expressway
From Baoding: Laiyuan shuttle from bus terminal
Travel Tips
- Best Seasons: May-October, best for summer retreat (July-August) and autumn foliage (October).
- Recommended Route: East Gate→Jiucai Garden→Glass Walkway→Buddha Light Summit→Twin Hero Stones→Ten-Waterfall Valley.
- Notice: Bring jackets for temperature drops; those with acrophobia should avoid glass walkway.