[2024 Chicheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Bingshanliang Peak (Updated Oct)
Mountains
Address:
Chicheng County, Zhangjiakou City
Opening times:
Open today at 08:00-16:30Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Iceberg Ridge (Part 2)
Iceberg Ridge is located at the border of Chicheng and Guyuan counties in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. The main peak has an altitude of 2211 meters, making it the highest peak in Bashang. It faces the Laozhanggou Primitive Forest Scenic Area from east to west. The surrounding area of the scenic spot is characterized by high mountains and long rivers, a wide variety of plants, dense vegetation, and blooming flowers. The alpine meadows and dense forest peaks complement each other. The name Iceberg Ridge comes from the fact that the snow on the mountain top does not melt all year round.
Iceberg Ridge is known for its coolness, strange rocks, blue sky, and white clouds. During the hot and unbearable months of July and August across the country, the highest temperature at the mountain top is only about 18 degrees Celsius, making it cool and pleasant. Even under the scorching sun of summer, there is no sense of heat, making it an ideal place to escape the heat. The various strange rocks and peaks of different sizes showcase the effects of the Quaternary glaciers and the craftsmanship of nature. The azure sky adorned with white clouds looks like exquisite brocade, making people feel delighted and relaxed.
Ticket price: Free
Opening hours: All day
Transportation information: Currently, there is no public transportation available, so it is recommended to drive.
Food and accommodation information: It is recommended to stay and dine in Guyuan or Chicheng County, where you can taste local specialties such as Bashang highland oat noodles and roasted whole lamb.
Tour time: 1-2 hours
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Bingshanliang (1)
Bingshanliang is located at the junction of Chicheng and Guyuan counties in Hebei Province, stretching 39 kilometers from east to west and 40 kilometers from north to south. The main peak has an altitude of 2211 meters and is a rare ancient glacier relic - a glacial erosion planation surface. It provides strong evidence for the glacial activity patterns in western Beijing and has high geological scientific research value. It is also the highest peak in the Bashang area. Bingshanliang was originally named Wuyun Mountain and was a strategic pass heavily guarded by troops throughout history. During the Ming Dynasty, General Liu Ting was besieged at Bingshan and chose to die rather than surrender. To commemorate this hero, people renamed Wuyun Mountain to Bingshan (Soldier Mountain). Later, due to its towering height and the fact that the peak is covered with snow all year round, it was further renamed Bingshan (Ice Mountain), a name that has been passed down to this day. On the north side of the mountain, there is still a platform where Liu Ting trained his soldiers. Along the northern edge of the mountain, there is a stone trough with spring water flowing out, which is said to have been inexhaustible even for Liu Ting's thousands of troops. At the southern end of the main peak, there is a chessboard platform built on a red stone with white patterns, about fifteen square meters in size. The surroundings of the platform are steep and precipitous, described by ancient people as a place where 'even birds find it hard to land, and monkeys struggle to climb.' The stones on the mountain have no roots, and the stones on the peak have no source. Countless strange peaks and rocks seem to have flown in from nowhere, forming layers of dangerous cliffs. There are numerous peculiar rock formations such as the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, Toad Rock, Turtle Watching the Sea, Jade Maiden Enjoying the Moon, Lion Rolling the Embroidered Ball, and Hen Laying Eggs. Additionally, the interaction between glacial and wind erosion has created a spectacular stone sea with various bizarre shapes. Bingshanliang is a dazzling pearl on the Bashang grassland, with beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. It is rich in various trees and wild herbs, making it a tourist destination and a paradise on earth.
Ticket Price: Free
Opening Hours: All day
Transportation Information: Currently, there is no public transportation available, so it is recommended to drive.
Food and Accommodation: It is recommended to stay and dine in Guyuan or Chicheng County, where you can taste local specialties such as Bashang highland oat noodles and roasted whole lamb.
Tour Duration: 1-2 hours