#Heming Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Mountains
Historical Sites
Address:
Heming Country, Dayi County 620500, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2 hours
The suburbs of Chengdu | The most beautiful time to visit Heming Mountain (with ways to play)
📍Heming Mountain
🚗Driving time: 1 hour from the West Gate, 1.5 hours from other places
⛰️Ways to play: Light hiking, farm stays, deep circuit hiking, camping, admiring plum blossoms, foraging for wild vegetables, paragliding, cycling, caving, rock climbing, drinking tea and coffee, etc.
🚙Road conditions: The whole journey is on concrete roads without any pressure, but if you want to go up the mountain, there might be more cars on weekends, and the slopes can be a bit shaky.
🥾Hiking trail conditions: Dirt paths, stone steps, concrete roads
Flower status: The flowers at the foot of the mountain are starting to fade, those halfway up are in full bloom, and the ones at the top are just about to bloom~ The view and scenery from the mountain are very good
✅Way to play 1:
Focus on hiking, want to forage for wild vegetables, exercise the body.
There is a crossing line of 8.8km, a small circuit of 5.4km, and the currently popular Yunzhongwu Back Mountain, which you can choose from. The scenery along the way is diverse, and the overall effect is also good for training, but be sure to pay attention to the weather before and after rain.
🧭Navigation: Dayi Heming Mountain Taoist Temple
Yunzhongwu Navigation: Starting point of Yunzhongwu Walking Trail
Track can be found: Two steps road (search by keyword)
✅Way to play 2:
Suitable for admiring flowers, camping, cycling, photography, drinking tea at farm stays
🧭Navigation: Shijiu She Homestay Courtyard
The farm stay opposite the homestay courtyard is full of plum blossoms, and there is a trail to enter, which is very beautiful
There is a base for camping, and the closed road section can be cycled on like we did
✅Way to play 3
Our way to play
🧭Drive directly to Shijiu She Homestay Courtyard
First, cycle to the camping base in front, rush up the slopes
Then start hiking from the homestay courtyard, a small circuit of about 5KM, although many plum blossoms are still buds, but the karst landscape of the strange stone forest is very distinctive. Imagine when the plum blossoms are in full bloom, shuttling through them, it must be incredibly beautiful. Along the way, the air is excellent, climb to the top of the mountain, overlook the city, it's wonderful.
Track: From the stone steps of Shijiu She Homestay Courtyard, follow the steps to the top of the mountain, then you can go down the concrete road, or exit from Juxiange Farmhouse. It's easy to find, no need for a track, there are signals all the way.
There are many more ways to play, you can DIY according to your own preferences, that's all for this share.
We are the Morris family who love the outdoors, continuously sharing nature throughout the seasons, see you next time.
TechTrendsetters
Chengdu Vicinity Taoist Temple Guide: Direct access to Heming Mountain by high-speed train and bus
Location: Dayi Heming Mountain, a sacred Taoist site
Transportation Tips:
- Drive or take the high-speed train to Dayi Railway Station, then transfer to a taxi or take bus no. 212 to reach Heming Mountain Taoist Temple, convenient and efficient;
- There is a large free parking lot at the entrance of the temple, making it worry-free for self-driving tours.
Ticket Information: No admission fee is required, free to visit.
Highlights:
- There are various flexible hiking routes suitable for beginners and families. The small loop is about 5 kilometers long, and the large loop extends to 9 kilometers, both ideal for entry-level hiking and also favored by hardcore hikers and trail runners.
- Along the way, there are complete facilities with many farmhouses and snack stalls providing supplies, so there's no need to carry a lot of food and you can travel light.
- The scenery is charming and varied, passing through bamboo forests, admiring golden ginkgo and colorful red leaves, and enjoying the gifts of nature.
- Heming Mountain, as the birthplace of Taoist culture, offers vegetarian meal services in the temple (breakfast starts at 5:00, lunch at 10:00, and dinner around 10:30).
- During the visit, you can enjoy a cup of tea in the Yingxian Garden or rest in the Qingxin Tea House under the Jade Emperor Hall. It is worth mentioning that next to the Celestial Master Hall, there is an ancient well with a long history, and the spring water that gushes out is suitable for making tea, which you can take home to taste.
- There are also centuries-old green pines and cypresses standing in the temple, among which the most representative is the 700-year-old Sanfeng cypress, whose vitality is impressive.
Warm Tips:
- Prepare a walking stick to deal with wet and slippery roads on rainy days, which can prevent slipping and reduce knee pressure;
- Download the 'Two Steps Road' outdoor APP in advance to ensure the correct route and avoid getting lost;
- There is no need to carry too many items up the mountain, as there are several supply points along the way for visitors to replenish energy and water.
EpicJourneys
Sichuan Dayi Heming Mountain - Spring begins to sprout, plum blossoms bloom
Heming Mountain is the birthplace of Taoism in China, a famous Taoist mountain, located 12 kilometers northwest of Dayi County, Chengdu, Sichuan.
Heming Mountain belongs to the Minshan Mountains, with an altitude of over 1000 meters, north of Qingcheng Mountain (about 30 kilometers), south of Emei Mountain (about 120 kilometers), west of Wuzhong Mountain (about 10 miles), and reaches the western Sichuan plain, about 70 kilometers from Chengdu. Named for its crane-like shape, stone cranes hidden in the mountain, and cranes living in the mountain, it is one of the four famous mountains in ancient Jiannan. In addition, Heming Mountain appears as the name of a sect in the game.
Geographical environment: Heming Mountain, also known as 'Huming Mountain', is a southern peak of the Qingcheng Mountain area on the eastern foot of the Qionglai Mountain Range, only thirty kilometers away from the famous Taoist site, Qingcheng Mountain Tianshi Cave. The mountain is majestic, the forest is lush, surrounded by two streams, like a standing crane ready to fly; the scenic area is full of pines and cypresses, green and dripping, mountain streams, clear and audible, it is a famous scenic tourist area and summer resort.
Historical records: According to historical records: During the reign of Emperor Shun of the Eastern Han Dynasty (126~144), Zhang Ling (Zhang Daoling) from Feng (now Feng County, Jiangsu) advocated the way of Zhengyi Mengwei (commonly known as Wudoumi Dao, also known as Tianshi Dao) on Heming Mountain in Dayi County, with Laozi Li Er as the leader and the 'Tao Te Ching' as the main scripture, marking the official establishment of Taoism. Heming Mountain is universally recognized as the birthplace of Taoism in China and the pilgrimage site of Taoism in the world, known as 'Dao Guo Xian Du' and 'Dao Jiao Zu Ting'.
Before Zhang Daoling founded the religion, Heming Mountain had always been a place of cultivation for different people. It is said that Guang Chengzi (Ma Chengzi) of the pre-Qin period and Zhou Yishan of the Western Han Dynasty both ascended here on cranes. There was a hermit, Li Jia, a descendant of Lao Dan, who lived in this mountain, kept cranes as companions, played chess and realized the Tao. The sound of cranes was often heard at the foot of the mountain, hence the name Heming Mountain. Many famous Taoists of all ages have practiced here. Such as Du Guangting of the late Tang and Five Dynasties, Chen Tun (Xi Yi) of the Northern Song Dynasty, and the famous Taoist Zhang Sanfeng of the Ming Dynasty all practiced Taoism here. Some emperors also came to Heming Mountain to worship their ancestors, such as Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty designated Heming Mountain as one of the five altars for holding national prayers for eternal life, and Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty personally wrote a decree to the Taoist priest Wu Boli of Longhu Mountain to invite the immortal Zhang Sanfeng to Heming Mountain. Later, Wu Boli built a welcoming pavilion at the foot of Heming Mountain. Tang Qiu, Du Guangting, Wen Yu Ke, Lu You, Yang Shengan and many other celebrities have visited this mountain and expressed their feelings.
Protection of ancient relics: Heming Mountain Taoist Temple was approved as a key cultural relic protection unit by Chengdu Municipal Government in 1985, and was approved as a Taoist opening point in 1987. The 'China Taoist Culture Festival' also set up a venue on Heming Mountain.
Origin Verification: Taoism in China originated from Heming Mountain in Heming Township, Dayi County, which has long been an undisputed fact: ancient Chinese historical documents, Taoist homes and historical relics of Heming Mountain all consistently indicate that this is the birthplace of Taoism in China.
AMBER CASTRO
Oh my god, there is a hidden sea of plum blossoms in Chengdu, too stunning|
|.My god, I saw snow without leaving Chengdu!
And I also saw plum blossoms in the snow, I can hardly believe it!
If it's a sunny day, the mountains are full of blooming plum blossoms, it's really a small 'Linzhi'.
We didn't go down the mountain until after 5 pm, and it started to snow again, it has been snowing on the top of the mountain these nights
I will share my travel guide for your reference!
.
📍【About the location】
Dayi Daping Mountain or Heming Mountain in Chengdu
.
🍃【Travel mode】
①Hiking to see flowers: Navigate to 'Heming Mountain Taoist Temple', free parking.
②Driving to see flowers: Navigate to 'Wushan Shilin Farmhouse', close to the top of the mountain, you can park for free here.
.
🚶🏽【About the road condition】
①Hiking: Most of the road is muddy mountain path, the road is easy to walk, about 2-3 hours of hiking.
②Driving to the top: After entering the 019 country road, the uphill road in the latter half starts to narrow, steep, both off-road vehicles are good cars
.
🍰【About eating】
There are many farmhouses on the mountain, with an average cost of 30-40 per person, hikers can bring their own food.
.
🍃【My travel route】
Near Ronghua Farmhouse (close to the top of the mountain) ➡️ Near Shilin Farmhouse ➡️ Near Juxiange Farmhouse ➡️ Meili Daping Forest Park ➡️ Down the mountain, play all the way from the top of the mountain to the bottom.
1️⃣Near Ronghua Farmhouse
There is a plum forest here, with more than 10 trees together, the plum blossoms have all bloomed. Especially if you go early, the snow falls on the plum blossoms, it's absolutely beautiful!
.
2️⃣Shilin Farmhouse
It's just a few minutes' walk from the last plum forest. The slope here is particularly steep, there is a big S bend, there was a moment when I thought I had arrived in Linzhi, only part of the plum blossoms had bloomed.
.
3️⃣Juxiange Farmhouse
2-3 kilometers away from Shilin Farmhouse, it is a large plum forest, there is a Juxiange campsite, surrounded by bamboo fences. The plum blossoms on both sides of the road have bloomed, walk into the plum forest, any shot looks good.
.
📸【Recommend some check-in points】
1️⃣The plum forest in the field opposite Ronghua Farmhouse, the snow-pressed plum blossoms were taken here. P5、P7
2️⃣There is an S bend near Shilin Farmhouse (Meili Daping Station), it looks super good. P9
3️⃣Juxiange Farmhouse, a large plum forest, super photogenic. P1
.
📝【Some tips】
①The plum blossoms on the top of the mountain bloom the best, the car can drive to the top.
②There are many free parking lots on the mountain, you can find a suitable place to park.
CAIDEN FARMER
Chengdu Surroundings|Heming Mountain Half-Day Tour
Drive 1h 30m to Dayi
Chengdu's surrounding area with the most parent-child projects must be on the list
This time, the journey is very flat, with no small roads
Day Day up Ranch, located at No.2, Group 8, Sanyuanchang Village, Dayi County
Upon arrival, I don't know if it's because the weather is too good
The whole campsite is bright at first sight, as if attending a cute garden wedding
The campsite is located in a village at the foot of the mountain, with a small stream nearby
In addition to barbecue (168/person), lamb soup (special price this month 99/person), there are also lamb skewers (10/skewer), pickles (by weight), boiled beer (68/pot) and so on, no problem with getting full~
There were about 30 children and more than a dozen families that day, the venue is large so no need to worry about crowding, even a bit too much exercise. There is also a ranch inside, with horses, rabbits, sheep and other animals
The most attractive is the parent-child activity led by the 'village chief', from morning to around three or four in the afternoon, older children can be let go to play, parents rest and chat
Parent-child activities: parent-child interaction, milking sheep, making sheep milk soap, tug of war, popcorn, digging fish mint, etc.
The service is very simple and unpretentious, without too much decoration, but it seems to be because of this, that we who have been working in the city for a long time have found the memories of playing in the mud when we were children....
PORTER HOFFMAN
#2023travelwish Mount Heming, Pengzhou county, Chengdu, Sichuan #templecave #passionpassport #livetheadventure #neverstopexploring #passionforadventure #bucketlistreboot