【Oct 19】Mt. Yunmeng Park- “Small Yellow Mountain”

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Lofty peaks, deep valleys, peculiar rocks, luxuriant trees and flowers, flying waterfalls, and winding streams, constitute the wonderful scenery, winning the mountain a fame of the “Small Yellow Mountain”. With the main peak reaching 1,414 meters (4,640 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and climbers. Besides, the average temperature of  20 °C (68 °F) in July makes the mountain a great summer resort for tourists to escape the heat in the urban area.

It’s the perfect place for people to get out of the urban jungle, get some fresh air and commune with nature.

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⏰Pick-up

You will be picked up from meeting points according to the schedule, then transfer to Mt. Yunmengshan National Forest Park directly, which is about 2 hours drive. Sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way. 

🚩arrived

Once arrive at Mr. Yunmengshan National Forest Park,you will have the maximum freedom to enjoy Mt. Yunmengshan National Forest Park, rivers, mountain and beautiful scenery .The forest is exuberant, the plants are luxuriant, and the wild animals and plants are abundant. The cover rate of the forest is more than 91 percent. The average temperature is 20 to 24 degree centigrade. You can feel cool and comfortable in the park and can appreciate views in every season.  

If you fancy taking on the mountain – its highest peak stands at 1,414 metres above sea level – the hike up is of medium difficulty and will take about five to six hours to do the roundtrip.

🚍Return

We will start our return trip in the afternoon and arrive in Beijing at approximately 6:00 pm(The specific gathering time will be arranged by the team leader).Here comes to the end of your tour with FCN, our guide and driver will escort you back to the meeting points. 

The Yunmengshan National Forest Park lies at the border of Miyun District and Huairou District. With its main peak rising more than 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above the sea-level, the forest park covers a vast area of about 2,200 hectares (5,456 acres). A superb summer resort, the scenic area has soaring mountains, sheer precipitous cliffs, grotesque rocks, cascading waterfalls and running springs. The dense forests, the chirping birds and the changeable clouds add allure to the park. During July and August, the mountain is always veiled in mist. On sunny mornings, the sun pierces through the mist and the clouds and rises up into the sky slowly; magnificent and glorious.

With 90 percent of the area covered by a variety of trees, the park is characterized by luxuriant forests. A splendid variety of vegetation is distributed throughout the area, ranging from white birches and towering larches in high places to wild flowers on the hillsides. The birches, as spotlessly white as snow, are beautiful, tall and straight. Some pines pose as welcoming guests, some look like sleeping dragons, some look as if they are guarding a gate, and some appear as intimate lovers. These graceful trees make a fanciful natural art work. Wild animals such as antelopes and other types of deer can be frequently seen strolling through the forests.

The forest park also features peculiar stone peaks and clear waters. Some stone peaks stand in a cluster and resemble the luxuriant blooming of a giant lotus. Other stone peaks are visible in various shapes and sizes and are representative of swords, figures of Buddha, sleeping tigers, and peacocks. There are over 60 pools and more than 30 changeable and ceaseless waterfalls. With a breadth of about 30 meters (98 feet), the largest waterfall runs down from a height of over 80 meters (262 feet).

From April to May, the azaleas bloom in profusion on the hillsides. Set off by the endless sea of forests, the flowers are stunningly attractive. During July and August, tourists can roam over the cloud-wreathed mountain. In autumn, the forest park is abundant in kiwi fruit, kiskatom, chestnut and other fruits. A photography festival is held from March to October every year. With different levels of lodging places and food, various entertainment facilities and sightseeing alternatives, the scenic area caters to everyone from all walks of life.

👉Sea of Clouds in Yunmeng Mountain

July and August are the best time to admire the sea of clouds. In the mornings or rainy days, when arriving at the mountainside, one will see the clouds and mist filling in the air. The mist in the forests gathers and rises slowly, enveloping the lower mountaintops and the valleys. Seen from afar, the green hills are partly hidden and partly visible in the thick mist. It is just like being in a sea of clouds. Plus the cold, misty, and fresh air, which brings people comfort, it’s really enjoyable - like tourists are immersed in fairyland.

👉Sea of Woods in Yunmeng Mountain

The fame ‘Sea of Woods’ comes from Yunmeng Mountain’s above-90% vegetation, with more than 150 kinds of trees and flowers. Among them, the Welcoming Pine in the Jinsong Cliffside, Wolong Pine, Yitian Pine, Yuanyang Pine, and the ‘Zhong’ Shape Pines are the representatives. The ‘Zhong’ shape Pines are actually two Chinese pines, which situated on a ridge between two mountains. Since the branches of the two pines grow across each other and the tree crowns superpose, they look like the Chinese character ‘Zhong’ from a distance.

👉Sea of Flowers in Yunmeng Mountain

The best season to enjoy the ‘Sea of Flowers’ is from April to May. This is the flower season of wild azalea, which mainly grows in the mountain height between the 600 meters (2,000 feet) entry and 1,414 meters (4,640 feet) main peak. The flowers blossom from early April until the end of May. If tourists come at that time, standing between the beautiful bright red flowers, and breathing the fragrance filled air, they would fully realize the charm of Yunmeng Mountain.

👉Legends and Historical Sites in Yunmeng Mountain

There are lots of legends spread among the local people about Yunmeng Mountain. Besides, there are many historical sites on the mountain, which increase historical attributes and fascination. A legend goes that in the Warring States Period (475 - 221BC), a strategist Guiguzi once taught strategies to Sun Bin and Pang Juan there; thus left Guiguzi Mountain Fastness, Sun Bin Temple Site and Jingshen Pool in the mountain. At the mountain entrance, there are two stone mountains; one is tall while another is short. The taller is 900 meters (2,950 feet) high, looking like an old man deep in meditation with his eyes closed. The other is about 500 meters (1,640 feet) high; it seems like a big Buddha with a sad color in his face. It is said that Guiguzi formed the taller one after his death, thus it is called Guigu Peak. The shorter one is his follower Ni’er. When Guiguzi died, Ni’er guarded him willingly for the rest of his life and finally he became the Ni’er Peak.