After a 1.5-hour drive from Beijing, we finally arrived at Yaji Mountain! Here's a guide!

🌈 Yaji Mountain is named after the two huge stones on its peak that resemble the ancient hairstyle of a girl. Locals also call it "East Mountain." There is a saying that goes, "Yaji Mountain in the east, Miaofeng Mountain in the west." Yaji Mountain is 361 meters above sea level. The Bixia Yuanjun Temple on the mountain is a famous Taoist temple in eastern Beijing. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. The countless steles on Yaji Mountain are a wonder, and there is a saying that goes, "The lions of Lugou Bridge and the steles of Yaji Mountain." 📍: Pinggu District, Beijing ⏰: Winter🔸 8:00–16:00 (last entry at 15:30) Summer🔸 8:00–17:00 (last entry at 15:30) 🎫: CNY 50/person (adult) CNY 25/person (student/senior) 🚗 Self-driving, parking lot available at the foot of the mountain 🅿️ 🏠 Main buildings: 👉 Main buildings at the foot of the mountain: Zixiao Palace, Guanyin Hall 👉 Main buildings on the mountainside: Dongyue Temple, Huixiang Pavilion 👉 Main buildings on the top of the mountain: Bixia Yuanjun Temple, Yuhuang Pavilion, Bell and Drum Tower, Sanhuang Hall between the two peaks, and the mountain gate ⚠️ (Yaji Mountain is especially beautiful in autumn, with red, yellow, and green colors 🍁🍂🍃) ⛰ Climbing: Yaji Mountain is not high, only over 300 meters, but the steps are steep. Watch your step and keep an eye on your baby 🚼 The whole journey takes about 2 hours (those with good physical strength can climb up in one go) 💓 Worship The five goddesses worshiped on Yaji Mountain have different legends and responsibilities. Houtu Niangniang is the goddess of the earth, Taishan Niangniang is related to Mount Tai, Wangmu Niangniang is a goddess in mythology, Songzi Niangniang is in charge of fertility and children, and Yanguang Niangniang is related to the treatment of eye diseases. You can worship according to your needs. - 🚶 Tips for the guide ✅ 1⃣ Yaji Mountain is a very effective place to burn incense and make wishes. However, this is a Taoist temple, so the gesture for worshiping ❌ is not to put your hands together (see the picture for the specific worship etiquette). 2⃣ Hanfu and mountain scenery make for great photos, and you can rent Hanfu at the foot of the mountain. 3⃣ There is a big market here every second and seventh day of the month, which is very lively. 4️⃣ There are many local specialties at the foot of the mountain. The seasonal pears and peaches are delicious, so buy them with your eyes closed! If you are worried about them going bad, you can also buy canned peaches and pears. It is said that they only contain fruit, rock sugar, and water (very healthy and delicious 😋). 💯 91 km from Tiananmen Square, 70 km from Dongzhimen, 45 km from Jinhai Lake