[2025 Yu County Attraction] Travel Guide for Cha Mountain (Updated May)

🌄 Hebei Tea Mountain | Dreaming under the stars on a cloud prairie atop the Taihang Mountains Quick Facts Location: Yu County, Zhangjiakou. 5-hour drive from Beijing or 2.5-hour car rental after high-speed rail to Zhangjiakou. Best Seasons: June–August (alpine flower fields), September–October (golden meadows) Must-Do: Summit Tea Mountain's main peak, camp under the stars, hike through alpine pastures Hidden Gem: Witness the sunrise over a sea of clouds at dawn 🌅 First Glimpse: North China's "Little Switzerland" Departing at 4 AM from a 2,000m-altitude campsite, headlamps illuminate the rocky path. Upon reaching the summit, the eastern sky begins to glow. Suddenly, rolling clouds rise beneath your feet, with distant wind turbines peeking through the mist—this isn't the Alps, yet the alpine prairie scenery is equally breathtaking. 💭 Moment of Awe When the first sunlight pierces the clouds, the entire meadow turns gold. Grazing cattle stroll by, their brass bells chiming softly. Suddenly, you understand why locals say, "Tea Mountain's weather shows all four seasons in a single day." 🚶 In-Depth Guide 1. Hiking Challenges Classic Route: Tea Mountain Village → Main Peak (2,524m) → East Dianzi Ridge (6-hour loop) Hidden Gem: Discover the secluded "Tear Lake" nestled in the mountains 2. Stargazing Camping Best Spot: Grassy slope west of Tea Mountain Village (sheltered with open views) Galaxy Moment: On moonless clear nights, witness the full Milky Way arch 3. Pastoral Experiences Milking Cows: Learn traditional techniques from local herders Mushroom Foraging: Hunt for delicious wild mushrooms during rainy season 📸 Top Photo Spots Summit Stone Forest At sunrise, bizarre rock formations and clouds create a magical scene Wind Turbine Road Capture white turbines silhouetted against sunset hues Alpine Pastures In July, wildflowers bloom like an oil painting dotted with grazing livestock 🍖 Mountain Delicacies Roast Whole Lamb: Marinated with local mountain peppercorns, crispy-skinned and tender Oat Dumplings: Traditional recipe served with wild mushroom sauce Sea Buckthorn Juice: Freshly squeezed from wild berries, tart and refreshing 💭 Flavorful Memory While gnawing lamb chops by the campfire, a herder points to the stars: "The sheep you're eating grazed on that very pasture yesterday." Suddenly, you realize this is true "farm-to-table" dining. 🏕️ Accommodation Tips Camping: Bring your own gear or rent tents in the village Farm Stays: Experience authentic kang beds in Tea Mountain's stone houses Heads Up: Book weekends well in advance—rooms sell out fast in peak season ❗ Pro Tips Gear: Essential windproof jacket—summit temperatures near 0°C at night Road Conditions: Last 20km are narrow mountain roads—caution advised for novice drivers Eco-Friendly: Pack out all trash to protect the alpine meadows Safety: Keep distance from herding dogs to avoid conflicts 🌠 Final Soul-Stirring Moment Lying in your tent at midnight, listening to distant cowbells fade away. The Milky Way brightens as shooting stars streak across the sky. A fellow photographer murmurs, "I've waited three years to capture this star trail." Suddenly you understand—Tea Mountain's beauty belongs only to those willing to wait.

You should always drive yourself into the mountains once. Go and have a full encounter with the mountains and nature, While looking at the scenery along the road, you can feel the vastness of the vast prairie. Say hello to the passing cattle and sheep. In the evening, I happened to watch the sunset on the hillside. The romance of the world is captured in the eyes and the lens, Then I feel that the beauty of life is actually on the road. As long as we have eyes that are good at discovering beauty, The smell of fireworks and the outline of romance falling into the world will come to us inadvertently. Don't miss the opportunity to travel, and don't miss meeting a better version of yourself. tea mountain

This hidden hotel in Jingmai Mountain let me sleep in a Pu'er tea garden‼️ 🌟As the first tea culture landscape world heritage site, Jingmai Mountain stands out among many tea-producing areas for its long-standing and unique "under-forest tea" planting method and rich tea culture life. 🌟With the successful application for world heritage status and the entry of tourism capital, this originally niche and secluded place may become the next popular attraction. Before it becomes popular, why not come and experience this rare tranquility? 🌟The scenery of Jingmai Mountain can be roughly divided into three categories: tea forests, ancient villages, and mountain views. In addition to the heritage protection area, the three local luxury resort hotels are also peaceful places that integrate the three types of scenery. This article recommends the Jingmai Mountain Bolian Hotel, which features tea forests. 📍Hotel location: The hotel is located in Huimin Town, on one side of the only road leading to Jingmai Mountain, near the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall. Due to the lack of obvious signs, it avoids the disturbance of many tourists and achieves a secluded effect. ✅Environmental features: The hotel exclusively occupies a large tea garden. In addition to the core building facing the tea garden, the hotel's spa and gym buildings are surrounded by tea gardens. The rooms are divided into villa areas and ordinary rooms. The villa area is hidden by various ancient trees, and you can see the tea garden from the terrace lawn. 🏨Architectural style: As the first health resort hotel in Asia featuring local culture and scenery, the architecture of Jingmai Mountain Bolian Hotel draws on the cultural characteristics of the Blang and Dai ethnic groups and incorporates them into the design details. 🌟Special services: The hotel not only has its own tea garden and Pu'er tea brand but also offers a tea mountain study tour service, with two local experience arrangements of 3 days and 2 nights and 4 days and 3 nights. ✅In addition to Bolian, there are two other distinctive luxury resort hotels in the area: "Fangwai Zhiwu·Abaila" and the under-construction "Jingmai Mountain Aman." This trip also experienced "Fangwai Zhiwu," and I will share the beautiful scenery of the hotel in the next article.

Hey friends~👋 In this fast-paced city, do you occasionally want to give your mind a break and find a place to completely relax? 💭 I found it! That is the treasure land hidden in Hebei - Weixian Tea Mountain, a heart-warming secret place to escape from the hustle and bustle! 🌟 📍【Must-visit coordinates to unlock】Imagine standing at the foot of the second highest peak in Hebei, looking up at the misty peak. Are you eager to climb it? Chashan Village, this paradise on the mountain, with an altitude of 1,950 meters, seems to be able to switch to paradise mode with just one click! 🏡 🚗【Drive or take public transportation, choose as you like】For those who drive themselves, follow the navigation of "Weixian Tea Mountain" and head north. The scenery along the way is so beautiful that it's unfair! Don’t worry if you don’t have a car. You can transfer in Zhangjiakou and local transportation can take you directly to this paradise! 🚌 🍽️【Chashan on the tip of your tongue】Speaking of food, the roasted whole lamb in Chayu Old Street is a paradise for meat lovers. The skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is tender and smooth inside. One bite will make you feel extremely happy! And those farm dishes are fresh and refreshing, every bite is a gift from nature! 🥗 🏞️【Nearby beautiful scenery】The bells of Prajna Temple seem to ring gently in your ears, purifying your soul; the downhill slide is exciting and fun, and it is a great choice to enhance friendships between friends! There is also the aerial grassland known as the "Mirror of the Sky". It is breathtakingly beautiful. Remember to bring your camera to capture every moment! 📷 📝【Travel Tips】The summer is hot, but the tea mountains are a summer resort, so remember to bring sunscreen and warm clothes! Camping on the top of a mountain with the starry sky as your companions, are you excited? 🌌 Finally, I want to say that the tea mountain is not just a simple travel destination, it is a journey of dialogue with oneself and a deep breath of the soul. Here, time seems to slow down, making people forget their worries and just want to quietly enjoy the tranquility and beauty. 💖 Come to the tea mountain quickly, and let us find the long-lost peace and freedom in this secret place in the clouds! 🏞️ 🌟 🏖️ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

1. Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao Average summer temperature: 24°C One of China's four major summer retreats Known as the 'Summer Capital of China' Features ocean, forest, and wetland landscapes 2. Chengde Mountain Resort Average summer temperature: 20°C The choice of emperors The 'Summer Palace' for Qing Dynasty emperors Mountains within gardens, gardens within mountains 3. Baishishan, Baoding Average summer temperature: 21.7°C Laiyuan, where it's located, is known as the 'Cool City' High altitude, beautiful scenery You can watch the sunrise over a sea of clouds 4. Saihanba, Chengde Average summer temperature: 20°C Average altitude of 1500 meters Forests and grasslands interweave Rivers and lakes are scattered like stars 5. Zhangbei Grassland, Zhangjiakou Average summer temperature: 22°C Blankets at night, skirts during the day Rich water and grass, flowers everywhere Also features a cool music festival 6. Wuling Mountain, Chengde Average summer temperature: 17.6°C A geomantic taboo for the imperial family The highest peak east of Beijing Misty clouds, abundant rainfall A 'cool island' for summer retreat 7. Tuoliang, Shijiazhuang Average summer temperature: 19°C Main peak altitude of 2281 meters Layers of green mountains, sea of forests Known as the 'Ultimate Cool Land' 8. Yesanpo, Baoding Average summer temperature: 22°C Deep canyons, lush greenery Features rafting, caves A true 'natural air-conditioned room' 9. Kongshan White Cloud Cave, Xingtai Average summer temperature: 17°C The largest cave at the same latitude worldwide Constant temperature all year round Dubbed the 'Underground Karst Sculpture Museum' 10. Chashan, Zhangjiakou Average summer temperature: 20°C A niche outdoor camping site Altitude over 2000 meters Pristine ecological landscape, often shrouded in clouds

Every urbanite has a pastoral dream, and more and more people choose to stay in homestays when they travel, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in a place without worldly disturbances, to perceive their most authentic state. In the countryside, in the tea mountains, listening to the flowing water, smelling the tea fragrance, feeling the body stretch and then tasting the leisurely afternoon tea and admiring the beautiful mountain scenery, feeling the physical and mental healing feedback from nature and oneself, this is living in the countryside, healing within oneself. The landscape planning and design of rural homestays should reflect the localness and regional culture, make full use of local elements, maintain the localness and authenticity of rural resources, create rural images, adopt local traditional residential architectural styles, use local vegetation, maintain the original rural landscape structure, and take measures to maintain local agricultural ecological civilization.

How stunning is the most beautiful cherry blossom sanctuary that made it to the cover of National Geographic! "Ten miles of tea road, a thousand acres of cherry garden" in Yongfu Town, Longyan City, Fujian Province Find the most Chinese-style romantic cherry blossom tea garden! The rolling tea mountains have planted a hundred thousand cherry blossoms As splendid as clouds, dotted between the green mountains and clear waters. In the early morning, the tea mountain is shrouded in mist Like stepping into a fairyland, it has a unique spring scene. It is worthy of being hailed as the most beautiful cherry blossom sanctuary in China