Beijing Dajue Temple Sanfeng Grand Loop Hiking | With Detailed Guide

Beijing's Sanfeng is probably familiar to many, with quite a few trail running enthusiasts leaving their vigorous strides along the Sanfeng trails. They are brave, persistent, and full of passion! Hi, I'm Xiaolan. I've walked the 22km Sanfeng loop, and today I want to share with you how to walk and enjoy the Sanfeng Grand Loop. 👣Route: Dajue Temple Store - Beijian - Tea Shed - Yangtai Mountain - Miaofeng Mountain - Jianguo Village - Nanjian - Dajue Temple Store The total distance is 22km, with a cumulative elevation gain of 1989m. The climb in the first few kilometers is quite steep, which will make you ascend nearly a kilometer within a few kilometers, so it's a tough challenge for those with less physical strength. However, the view of Beijing city is still quite nice. ⚠️Be sure to start early, start early, it is recommended to start before 8 am! ⛰️How to get there? Navigation: Dajue Temple No. 1 Parking Lot 🅿️Parking 20/day After parking, you can see the Dajue Temple Store next to it, where you can replenish supplies. You can also replenish at the 5.6km Tea Shed and at Jianguo Village at 13.5km, so there's no need to carry too much water and increase your load. 🌳How to play? ❤️Little tips: 1 Bring a headlamp The route takes a long time, and to avoid special circumstances, such as getting lost and delaying time, remember to prepare a headlamp. 2 Road meals + energy supplements Bring enough road meals for lunch and energy supplements for any time, as the climb is significant. It's recommended to bring energy gels and energy bars, and if possible, salt pills to replenish electrolytes, though bringing electrolyte water is also an option. 3 Bring a power bank Due to the long route and duration, and the fact that tracking or checking the route consumes a lot of battery, it's recommended to bring a power bank and check its battery level. 4 Download multiple routes in advance There are relatively many Sanfeng routes, and sometimes there's no signal on the mountain, so it's important to download the routes in advance. It's recommended to download multiple routes, so if you can't keep up with the physical demands, you'll know where to descend in time. 5 The road has many loose stones, so it's advised to wear anti-slip hiking shoes, and avoid shoes with too hard soles, which can be tiring for the feet. Besides, the route is relatively mature, and there are many runners and hikers on the road. 6 Bring trekking poles and knee protectors With a significant climb, it's recommended to bring two trekking poles. Xiaolan also suggests wearing knee protectors when starting to descend, as the descent is quite long, to protect your knees! 💙Personal summary: Regarding the road conditions of the Sanfeng loop, aside from the significant ascents and descents, the difficulty is not that great, and there are no cliffs to worry about for those who fear heights, so there's no need for extra concern. The loose stone roads are manageable with proper equipment, but the climb is more of a test of physical strength and endurance, which should be decided based on personal circumstances. I'm Xiaolan, I'm on the road, and I hope this note can be helpful to you. The process of challenging oneself is arduous yet wonderful, and I hope everyone can find joy in it and gain a brave self. Keep going!