Bijia Mountain is located in the western part of Liaoning Province, facing the Bohai Sea, adjacent to Jinzhou Bay, and […]
Bijia Mountain is located in the western part of Liaoning Province, facing the Bohai Sea, adjacent to Jinzhou Bay, and is a small island connected to the mainland by a natural pebble path known as ‘Tianlu’. It is also a famous Daoist sacred site. The mountain has three peaks, two lower and one higher, and is named for its resemblance to a pen holder. The cliffs and precipices on the mountain are steep and spectacular, with enchanting natural scenery. From bottom to top, there are numerous Daoist temples and ornaments such as the Mountain Gate, Zhenren Temple, Lv Zu Pavilion, Wu Mu Palace, and Sanqing Pavilion, among which the Sanqing Pavilion on the main peak is particularly exquisite.
The famous scenic spot of Bijia Mountain is ‘Tianlu’, a natural pebble path formed by tidal action, connecting the island with the mainland, approximately 1.6 kilometers long, and appearing and disappearing with the tides. When the tide recedes, the seawater slowly withdraws on both sides of the stone path, revealing the passage that leads directly to Bijia Mountain, allowing visitors to climb the island at this time. When the tide rises, visitors can only reach Bijia Mountain by boat. Therefore, visitors who want to walk on Tianlu must pay attention to the tide table in the scenic area and avoid walking during high tide. On the beach connecting to the Bohai Bay, locals sell some small goods and freshly caught seafood, which interested tourists can check out, usually at reasonable prices.
After arriving at the base of Bijia Mountain, whether through Tianlu or by speedboat, visitors will first see a stone-made Heavenly Gate, with a white marble statue of Sun Wukong on the left side of the gate guarding the entrance. After entering the gate, there is a stone staircase winding upwards, flanked by dense trees, leading to Zhenren Temple, a pagoda-style building, which is the place where the founder of the mountain passed away.
Continuing up the steps, visitors can visit Lv Zu Pavilion, Wu Mu Palace, and other scenic spots. Then they arrive at the Sanqing Pavilion on the main peak. The main attraction of visiting the Sanqing Pavilion is its architecture; it is a six-story building with arched stone doors and windows, all engraved with reliefs, and inside there is a white marble statue. Visitors can climb to the top to overlook Jinzhou Bay.
On the way down the mountain, one can also see a large Bodhi tree, as well as other attractions such as Pangu Cultural Plaza and Fayu Temple.
Returning from Bijia Mountain can be done by speedboat, or if the tide has receded and Tianlu is exposed, one can walk back slowly. Opening hours are from July 27th to October 7th from 07:00 to 16:30, and from October 12th to November 1st from 08:00 to 16:30; closed from November 2nd to March 31st. Concessions: Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.3 meters (exclusive) are free; seniors aged 70 and above (inclusive) with ID or senior citizen card are free; seniors aged 60 to 69 (inclusive) with ID or senior citizen card get half price; minors aged 6 to 18 (inclusive) get half price; students with student ID for full-time undergraduate and below get half price; active duty military personnel, firefighters, journalists, high-level talents, and people with disabilities with valid IDs are free; veterans and public security police with valid IDs are free.
Note: The above information is for reference only; please check the actual information disclosed by the scenic spot on the day.
Parking Facilities: Bijia Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot. Reference Price: 10 RMB per entry. Address: Entrance of Bijia Mountain Scenic Area. Spaces: Subject to the actual situation of the scenic area; Small cars 10 RMB per entry; Large vehicles 20 RMB per entry.
Intra-Area Transportation: Reference Price: 20 RMB per person. Address: Mountain Gate. To be used when the tide rises outside the scenic area.
