[2025 Pingshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Tuoliang Scenic Area (Updated Jul)

I. Pre-Trip Preparation Documents - ID card is essential; student ID gets half-price discount (full ticket: 65 yuan, student ticket: 33 yuan). - For camping, reserve tents or stargazing rooms in advance; some campsites require on-site ID registration. Clothing - Large temperature difference: mountaintop is 10°C+ cooler than the base; bring windproof jacket in summer, down jacket in winter (coats available for rent at the summit). - Non-slip shoes: hiking boots recommended; stone steps get slippery in rainy season, some sections require climbing. Other Items - Hiking poles: bamboo sticks available at mountain base for 2 yuan each, essential for saving energy. - Sun/rain protection: UV rays are strong, weather changes quickly; sunscreen and raincoat are must-haves (umbrellas not recommended due to strong winds). - Power bank: no charging stations at the summit; stargazing rooms have outlets but bring your own adapter. --- II. Getting There Self-driving - From Shijiazhuang: Take Xibaipo Highway to Sujiazhuang exit, then Provincial Road 201 directly to the scenic area, about 2.5 hours. - Parking: 10 yuan per time near the visitor center; arrive early during peak season. Public Transportation - Shijiazhuang North Bus Station → Tuoliang Scenic Area: Daily buses at 7am and 12pm, fare about 35 yuan, 3.5-hour journey. - High-speed rail to Shijiazhuang Station: Transfer to bus to North Bus Station, then take the scenic area shuttle. Scenic Area Transportation - Cable cars: - Zhong'an Cable Car (first level): 50 yuan up, 40 yuan down, goes directly to Ziji Palace. - Jinding Cable Car (second level): 50 yuan one-way, connects Fuxing Valley to Yunding Prairie. - Shuttle bus: Free from visitor center to mountain base, operates until 24:00 (extended hours during peak season). --- III. Accommodation Recommendations Mountain Base (Qiandi Village/Visitor Center) - Best value options: - Qiandi Village farmhouses: standard rooms 100-150 yuan/night, offering specialties like wild mushroom chicken stew and wild vegetable salad. - Tuoliang Songshan Jingju: scenic rooms with mountain spring pool, 200-300 yuan per person. Mountain Summit (Camping/Stargazing Rooms) - Yunding Prairie: tents 120-200 yuan each, stargazing rooms 500-800 yuan per room; you can hear "wolf howls" at dawn (actually dog barking). - Jinding Inn: near ancient altar cluster, standard rooms with private bathrooms, book 3 days in advance during peak season. --- IV. Special Local Cuisine Must-Try Local Foods (Mountain Base) - Stir-fried Mulan Sprouts with Free-range Eggs: most tender before Qingming Festival, wild vegetable aroma with farm eggs. - Wild Mushroom Chicken Stew: free-range chicken with wild fungi, rich flavorful broth, about 30 yuan per person. - Wild Vegetable Salad: purslane, fern shoots, etc., refreshing in summer heat. Summit Simple Meals - Self-heating food: instant noodles 25 yuan/cup, self-heating rice 30+ yuan; recommended to bring compressed biscuits. --- V. Must-Visit Attractions Tuoliang Core Area (tickets valid for 3 days) - Yunding Prairie: 2000m-high alpine meadow; summer wildflower sea, autumn colorful forests; aerial views like an oil painting. - Hundred Waterfalls Gorge: nearly 100 waterfalls throughout the valley; Y-shaped Falls, Triple Falls, and Sky-reaching Falls create a rare "thousand waterfalls" spectacle in northern China. - Tuofeng Peak: 2281m elevation; summit views of Wutai Mountain and Wuyue Fortress; breathtaking sunrise and sea of clouds. - Ancient Altar Cluster: Gexian Altar, Chongying Altar and other thousand-year-old pillarless halls; living fossils of southern China's sacrificial culture. Extended Surroundings - Xibaipo: revolutionary site, 42km from scenic area, can be combined for red tourism. - Wanlong Mountain Hot Springs: perfect after hiking; recommended Rongyuan Hot Spring Resort, about 150 yuan per person. --- VI. Itinerary Planning Classic Two-Day Tour - Day 1: - Morning: Hundred Waterfalls Gorge entrance → Y-shaped Falls → Red Birch Forest → Yunding Prairie (stay in tent). - Afternoon: Explore ancient altar cluster → Night stargazing on glass skywalk. - Day 2: - After sunrise: Tuofeng Peak → Triple Springs descent → Return to Shijiazhuang (or add half-day Xibaipo tour). VII. Pitfall Avoidance Guide 1. Cable car times: Zhong'an cable car runs until 17:10 in peak season, Jinding cable car until 16:30; don't cut it close when descending. 2. Night climbing tips: Go with companions, wear reflective clothing, avoid undeveloped routes (some sections have no lighting). 3. Environmental requirements: No trampling on meadows, take all trash with you; violators will be fined. 4. Peak season tips: Accommodation prices increase by 50% during the July-August eco-tourism festival; weekday visits recommended.

| Tuoliang. 🏠Address: Qian Dadi Village, Hehekou Township, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province 🎫Ticket: 50 💡Highlights: The golden forest all over the mountains, blue sky and white clouds, and colorful flower sea make people feel like they are in a fairy tale world ⏰Visiting hours: 06:00-18:00 ❤️You can meet wild squirrels on the way up the mountain at any time The scenery on the west side of the cable car is really beautiful. After getting off the cable car, you will arrive at the Yun Ding Prairie The scenery along the way is super beautiful! It's like a forest in a fairy tale. The soul has been purified. Continue to climb up to the highest peak of Tuoliang, the 2,281-meter-high camel hump punch card! ❗️Suitable for summer to come with family and friends to escape the heat, climb mountains, and punch cards (collect it quickly and punch cards next year)

When it comes to Shijiazhuang, many people may mistakenly think that it is just a town that sprang up due to traffic, but this view is really a misconception of Shijiazhuang.                  —— Not only does it have mesmerizing scenery, but it’s also utterly among the best at the provincial capital level. This is the camel beam. The lush forests 🌲 all over the mountains, clear skies ☁️, and colorful flower fields 🌸 make people feel like they have walked into a fairy tale world.                  —— Summer is the perfect time to visit here, with an average temperature around 20°C, which is cool and pleasant. Camping in the valley 🏕️, is an excellent experience.                  —— 📍Location: Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province 🚦Transportation: Self-driving is the most convenient way to travel, but please note that the mountain road is more winding, be careful when driving. In addition, there are more tourists during the holidays, so it is recommended to avoid peak hours in order to enjoy the beauty here more leisurely.

📍China Camel Ridge, altitude 2281 meters 📍Hiking route: Camel Ridge→ Running Spring Factory Total length 16km, ascent 1623m, descent 1092m One mountain a week! The more outdoor activities, the more addictive! I love hiking so much! Every time I can climb with different friends And age doesn't matter in hiking, everyone is a friend! Should I say it or not Camel Ridge, you're really really really beautiful! A casual shot is a scenic blockbuster! And it's super super super cool! You have to wear a thick windbreaker for overnight stay Equipment: 1, Outdoor hiking backpack🎒 2, 2 hiking poles, hiking shoes, thick socks, quick-drying pants, short-sleeved ice sleeves 3, 2 bottles of sugar-free Sprite, 1 bottle of electrolyte, 1 bottle of functional drink, 1 bottle of plain water 4, 2 cucumbers, 2 ham sausages, 2 small breads 5, A pair of slippers After the last climb, get a trick to drink ice drinks all the way: 1, Freeze the water and cucumbers the night before the climb 2, Put the water and cucumbers in the thermal bag before going to climb 3, This way you can drink icy cold water all the way