[2025 Qionglai Attraction] Travel Guide for Baihe Mountain (Updated Mar)

We've found a relaxing hiking spot perfect for a spring outing with the whole family. A comfortable beginner-friendly hiking trail! Very few people visit on weekends, so you can practically have this hidden gem all to yourself! The trail is surrounded by lush trees and picturesque scenery. [Recommended Reasons] 1️⃣ Relaxing and healing hiking trail where you might even spot squirrels in the trees. A round trip can be completed in a day. 2️⃣ Adults can easily complete the entire trail in 2 hours. Suitable for all ages, including seniors and children. 3️⃣ The entire route is a small loop, with a small scenic spot at each section. Clear signs mark the trail throughout. 4️⃣ A 40-minute high-speed train ride from Chengdu West Railway Station, followed by a 20-minute bus ride to the foot of the mountain. Address: Baihe Mountain, Qionglai City Tickets: Free Food: Vegetarian meals are available at the temple from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. [Recommended Hiking Route] 1️⃣ Helin Temple From the entrance at the foot of Baihe Mountain, the stone steps leading to Helin Temple are surrounded by lush trees. Walking along the dappled path is a very healing experience. 2️⃣ Helin Greenway Enter from behind Helin Temple. The Helin Greenway is a cool and comfortable trail shaded by trees, featuring a bamboo archway. 3️⃣ Helin Giant Buddha Walk uphill along the Helin Greenway for about half an hour to reach the Giant Buddha, located on the side of the trail. 4️⃣ Bamboo Forest The trail passes through many bamboo forests, creating a relaxing and healing atmosphere when sunlight filters through. 5️⃣ Youju Temple After reaching the top, follow the signs in the other direction. Descend a steep staircase to find a farmhouse restaurant where you can enjoy tea and a break.

🌟I would like to share with you some hiking places suitable for young children, especially for the first time hiking. The difficulty should not be too high. If you want to take your children out for a walk, add it to your favorites. 1️⃣Meishan Pengzu Mountain (p2~4) The road conditions are very good, all are stone roads, the route is simple, and there are few people. There are several scenic spots in the scenic area. Those who are interested can see them. 📍Navigation: Peng Zushan, parking💰10 2️⃣Qionglai Baihe Mountain (p1,5~6) Parking is convenient, the high-speed rail is accessible, and there are many children's elements for children to play while walking. The scenery is also very good, and there are tea shops along the road. 📍Navigation: Baihe Mountain, parking💰5 3️⃣Longquan Zhongjiashan Fitness Trail (p7~9) Conveniently, there are four viewing platforms along the entire boardwalk. The road condition is good, and there are farmhouses and small shops along the road. 📍Navigation: Riverside Farmhouse Local Food Restaurant 4️⃣The Shuangliu Samsung Observation Deck (p10~12) is convenient and easy to walk around, and you can see rapeseed flowers in spring. Buy tangerines and oranges in autumn and winter, they are fresh and cheap. Be careful to take the main roads and don’t take the wild roads. 📍Navigation: Heshan Village Committee, parking lot 5️⃣Pengzhou Yangping Xuanguan (p13~15) The road conditions are good and not difficult Large tracts of bamboo forest, immersed in the green is very comfortable 📍Navigation: Yangping Xuankan 6️⃣Xinjin Laojun Mountain (p16～18) There are several ginkgo trees where you can see ginkgo trees in autumn. There are many trees. After climbing the mountain, we went to eat fish nearby. 📍Navigation: Laojun Mountain

Compared to Qingcheng Mountain, I prefer this niche hiking spot in Chengdu! Don't go to Qingcheng Mountain, there's a hidden hiking trail around Chengdu. A 40-minute high-speed train ride, and you can make a round trip in a day. There are trees and bamboo forests here, it's like a natural oxygen bar. You can start a one-day hiking tour in Chengdu. . 📍【Location and Transportation】 Location: Baihe Mountain, Qionglai Transportation: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu to "Qionglai", then transfer to Bus No. 1 at the high-speed train station to "Baihe Mountain". The high-speed train takes 40 minutes, and the bus takes 20 minutes. . 🚶🏽【Hiking Route】 Helin Temple → Helin Greenway → Helin Giant Buddha → Bamboo Forest Secret Realm → Cliff Carvings → Youju Temple. Most of the route consists of stone steps and cement roads, and it takes about 2 hours for a round trip, suitable for bringing the whole family. You can either take a different route down the mountain or return the same way. . 🍰【About Food】 You must try the roasted buns and tofu slices at the supermarket at the entrance. Buns are 1 yuan each, tofu slices are 1.5 yuan each, and they are super delicious. There are also farmhouses along the way up the mountain that sell food and water, where you can drink tea and play mahjong. . 🍃【About Attractions】 1️⃣ Helin Temple From the entrance of Baihe Mountain to Helin Temple, the stone steps are lined with trees on both sides, making it very comfortable to walk on the sun-dappled path. Helin Temple is quite large and can be slowly explored on the way back. 2️⃣ Helin Greenway Entering from Helin Temple, you will reach Helin Greenway, which passes through a section of yellow archway road, perfect for taking photos. 3️⃣ Helin Giant Buddha Following the Helin Greenway up the mountain, you will reach the Giant Buddha in about half an hour, located on one side of the road. 4️⃣ Bamboo Forest Secret Realm You will pass through many bamboo forests along the way, especially at a corner where a beam of light shines down, creating a stunning scene. 5️⃣ Youju Temple Youju Temple is at the top. Follow the signs in the other direction and go down a very steep staircase. There are also farmhouses here where you can play mahjong. . 📝【Some Tips】 ① When you exit Qionglai Station, Bus No. 1 is right there. You can use Tianfu Tong, and it's only 5km to Baihe Mountain. ② There are many mosquitoes on the mountain, so be sure to bring mosquito repellent. ③ Pets and drones are not allowed here.

🏞️ 🍃 Chengdu, a city known for its leisurely pace, not only boasts pandas🐼 and hotpot🍲, but also a hiking secret realm forgotten by time - Qionglai Baihe Mountain. This place is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts🏔️, and a sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of the city🌿. 🚄 🛤️【How to reach this secret realm?】 Departing from Chengdu, take the high-speed train directly to Qionglai, which only takes 40 minutes🕓. After getting off, transfer to bus route 1, and you will arrive at the foot of the mountain in 20 minutes🚌. The whole journey is seamlessly connected, making it extremely convenient!👍 👣 🗺️【The great reveal of the hiking route】 The hiking route starts from👉 Helin Temple, passes through👉 Helin Greenway🌳, visits👉 Helin Big Buddha🙏, explores👉 the bamboo forest secret realm🎍, touches👉 the cliff carvings🏞️, and finally reaches👉 Youju Temple🏮. The entire route is paved with stone steps, easy and pleasant, and the round trip takes only 2 hours🕑. No need to worry about getting lost, as the directions along the way are clear, and you can even choose different routes down the mountain to experience different scenery🌄. 🍞 🍴【Food recommendations】 What's a hike without delicious food? The supermarket at the entrance offers grilled buns🍞 and tofu slices🍢 at affordable prices and with excellent taste. The farmhouses on the mountain are also not to be missed, offering authentic farmhouse dishes🥗 and fresh spring water💧, allowing you to enjoy nature while satisfying your taste buds. 📸 📷【Must-see attractions】 ①🏯 Helin Temple: An ancient temple where sunlight filters through the leaves and falls on the stone steps, each step filled with Zen🧘‍♂️. ②📸 Helin Greenway: Under the yellow archway is the perfect spot for taking photos and elevating the style of your social media feed. ③🌈 Helin Big Buddha: Sitting quietly by the road, witnessing the passage of time, it offers a tranquil strength. ④🎋 Bamboo Forest Secret Realm: The sunlight🌞 around the corner illuminates the depths of the bamboo forest, with each step treading on poetry. ⑤🏞️ Youju Temple: Beneath the steep stairs lies another paradise, where the sound of mahjong from the farmhouses adds a touch of liveliness🀄️. 📌 💡【Tips】 🚌💳 After exiting the Qionglai high-speed train station, bus route 1 is right at the door, just swipe your Tianfu Tong card for a convenient and quick ride. 🌳🚶‍♂️ There are many mosquitoes on the mountain, remember to bring mosquito repellent🌿 to protect yourself and enjoy a perfect hiking trip.

In the early summer, a gentle drizzle paints the scene, while pedestrians stride with vitality. This marks my first journey with a hiking photography group... 🚗 Self-drive: 1 hour ⛰️ Exploration: A leisurely 5-kilometer hike, followed by 3 hours of relaxed sightseeing and photography! Recommended day trip itinerary: Morning: A brisk walk on Baihe Mountain Afternoon: Visit Linqu Ancient Town and Wenjun's Hometown Culinary recommendation: Qionglai milk soup noodles and chicken slices Photography date: June 4, 2023 Photography equipment for this trip: SONY A7M4+24-105F4