Jinzhou is not only famous for its delicious barbecue but also a great place for tourism. Bijia Mountain is a must-visit attraction when traveling to Jinzhou. It features beautiful mountains and waters, a pleasant environment, natural scenery and Taoist culture, making it perfect for a family trip. How do you travel to Bijia Mountain?
1. Tour Guide
The most famous attraction in Bijia Mountain is the “Sky Road”. It is a natural cobblestone path formed by tidal erosion that connects the island to the mainland, about 1.6 kilometers long. It appears and disappears with the rise and fall of the tide. When the tide recedes, the seawater slowly retreats to both sides of the stone path, revealing the passage and leading directly to Bijia Mountain. Tourists can also climb the mountain along the stone path at this time. When the tide rises, tourists can only take a boat to Bijia Mountain. Therefore, tourists who want to walk on the Sky Road must pay attention to the tide table in the scenic spot and avoid walking when the tide is high.
On the beach on the Bohai Bay side connected by the Sky Road, there will be locals selling some small commodities and some fresh seafood just caught. Interested tourists can have a look. The prices are generally not very expensive.
Whether tourists arrive at the foot of Bijia Mountain via the Sky Road or by speedboat, the first thing they see is a stone-built Heavenly Gate. There is a white marble statue of Sun Wukong guarding the mountain gate on the left side of the mountain gate. After entering the mountain gate, there is a stone staircase winding upwards. On both sides of the road are lush trees, and then you reach the Zhenren Temple, which is a stone pagoda-like building. This is where the founder of the mountain died. Continue to climb the stairs and you can visit the Lüzu Pavilion, Wumu Palace and other scenic spots along the way. After that, you reach the Sanqing Pavilion on the main peak.
The main reason for visiting Sanqing Pavilion is to see its architecture. It is a six-story building with arch-shaped stone doors and windows all carved with relief, and there is a white marble statue inside the pavilion. Tourists can climb to the top and have a panoramic view of Jinzhou Bay. On the way down the mountain, you can also see a large bodhi tree, as well as the Pangu Culture Plaza, Fayu Temple and other scenic spots. You can take a speedboat back from Bijia Mountain, or if the tide is low and the Sky Road is revealed, you can walk back slowly from the Sky Road.
2. Scenic Spot Introduction
Bijia Mountain is located in the western part of Liaoning Province, facing the Bohai Sea, adjacent to Jinzhou Bay. It is a small island connected to the mainland near the sea, and it is also a famous Taoist holy land. Bijia Mountain has three peaks, two low and one high, and it is named after its shape like a pen holder. The mountain is full of towering cliffs and stunning natural scenery. From bottom to top, there are numerous Taoist temples and embellishments built, such as the mountain gate, Zhenren Temple, Lüzu Pavilion, Wumu Palace, Sanqing Pavilion, etc., among which the Sanqing Pavilion on the main peak is the most exquisite.
3. Transportation Guide
Address: No. 1 Bohai Avenue, Jinzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province
Highway
Jinzhou Bus Station is located opposite the east side of Jinzhou Railway Station on Yan’an Road. The Beijing-Shenyang Expressway passes through Jinzhou. It only takes 3 hours to reach Shenyang and 5 hours to reach Beijing.
Bus
You can take a long-distance bus from the railway station and take Bohai Avenue to reach your destination.
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