Baxian Mountain

Introducing Baxian Mountain (from Tourist Information and Consulting Center of Tianjin)
As a national nature reserve and the quartzite hoodoo canyon scenic spot of the national geological park, Tianjin Baxian Mountain, also called Eight-Immortal Mountain, is located at the northeast of Ji County of Tianjin city and is 30 kilometers away from Ji County. Meanwhile, it is the first key nationwide science popularization education base, and is the national firstly ratified forestry demonstration nature reserve.

Baxian Mountain Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Ba Xian Shan 八仙山
• Best Time to Visit: March to May; September to November
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 1 day
• Things to Do: Photography, Hiking, Adventure
• Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00; Closed from early November to next March
• Entrance Fee: CNY 45
• Address: Xiaogang Village, Xiaying Town, Ji County, Tianjin

What to expect at Baxian Mountain

The total area of Tianjin Baxian Mountain is 5360 hectares, and its forest coverage rate reaches above 95%. As an area with the oldest stratum, the highest terrain, the most mountains, the richest rainfall, the most excellent ecological environment and the most abundant animal and plant resources in Tianjin, Baxian Mountain becomes a natural geological museum, a botanic garden and a large forest oxygen plant. There are valuable Archaean and Proterozoic geological relic wonders in the scenic spot. The natural secondary forest in the scenic spot remains the features of old-growth forest vegetation, and therefore Baxian Mountain scenic spot becomes a typical example of the broad-leaved deciduous forest form in the warm temperate zone.

A unique natural landscape is formed thanks to the numerous marvelous peaks, canyons, immense forests, waterfalls, swags, grottos and the like. So Baxian Mountain is praised as a fairyland on earth. According to legend, Baxian Mountain were attracted by the marvelous peaks and lakes, the immense forests and hidden valleys sheltered by clouds and mist when crossing the sea, and then the Eight Immortals landed on the ground to have a picnic and rest on a two-meter square stone. Thus, the huge stone is named as the Eight-Immortal table, and at the same time the mountain is named as Eight-Immortal Mountain.

How to get to Baxian Mountain
• Baxian Mountain is approximately 160 km away from Tianjin and 150 km from Beijing.
• Take a bus from Tianjin Jinyu Bus Station or Beijing Sihui Long-Distance Bus Station to Ji County. Then charter a vehicle to the scenic area.
• Take a train from Tianjin Railway Station, Tianjin North Railway Station or Beijing East Railway Station to Ji County. Then charter a vehicle to the scenic area.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Tianjin or Beijing to Baxian Mountain.

Additional travel advice on Baxian Mountain
• Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
• Red Leaf Festival is held in October annually at the scenic area.