Li Mu Tai Scenic Area is renowned for its picturesque landscape, fresh water streams, and lush greenery, making it an ideal weekend getaway for residents of Beijing and Tianjin. Visitors can enjoy hiking, appreciate the fresh natural environment, and admire the handsome landforms and Great Wall relics. Every spring, the scenic area is adorned with a vast expanse of pear blossoms, making it an excellent spot for photography.
Covering a large area, the scenic area extends approximately 7-8 kilometers deep. Numerous attractions are located along both sides of the main road, with visitors encouraged to walk along this path to the peak at the heart of the area and then return the same way, a journey that takes about 5-6 hours. For those with less stamina, there is the option to return halfway. Additionally, the area offers shuttle services that can save about an hour of hiking, recommended for conserving energy on the ascent and walking down. The hiking routes in Li Mu Tai can be divided into three sections. The first part is from the scenic area entrance to the Ascension Crack and Five Finger Mountain, covering a short distance of about 1-2 kilometers. The main attraction here is the Ascension Crack, a geological wonder akin to the ‘Slit in the Sky’, with towering and steep cliffs on either side. Visitors can climb the stone steps between the cracks to the summit, which takes about half an hour. From the top, there is a broad view, and the remains of the ancient Great Wall from the Northern Qi period can be observed. The second section of the mountain trail leads from the Ascension Crack to Li Mu Tai Villa, covering about 3 kilometers. This path is rich in scenery, featuring attractions such as Taiping Pond, Tortoise Looking at the Sea, Huang La Waterfall, Leopard Pond, Camel Peak, Butterfly Spring, and Monkeys Looking at the Sun. The route boasts a variety of rock formations and cliffs, as well as fresh streams, ponds, and waterfalls, offering a naturally beautiful landscape. The pear blossom-dense area at Li Hua Tai is a must-visit for photography between April and May. Additionally, Li Mu Tai Villa features a Rhododendron Slope, offering beautiful blooms in spring. The final section of the mountain trail starts from Li Mu Tai Villa and continues to the summit of Li Mu Tai, which is over 900 meters above sea level. This longer trail requires about 3-4 hours for a round trip and has fewer attractions, including the Longevity Stone and wild kiwi fruit forest. Many visitors choose to skip this section and return after reaching Li Mu Tai Villa. However, for those who enjoy hiking or trekking, this section offers a broader view from the summit and the exhilaration of reaching the peak. Accommodation and Dining: Most visitors to Li Mu Tai choose to stay overnight near the scenic area. There are many farmhouse accommodations outside the scenic area, with rooms priced around 100-200 yuan. Slightly better standard rooms are more expensive and available for selection.Meals are all served in farmhouses. You can taste the local farm dishes here. The price is not too expensive. Many tourists on group outings will also choose delicacies such as whole roasted lamb. However, similar large dishes will have a higher price. You can discuss the price in advance.
Opening hours: Open all year round from 08:00 to 17:00. Preferential policies: Children: Children under 1.2 meters (excluding) are free. The elderly: Elderly people aged 70 and above can enter for free with their ID cards or senior citizen certificates. Elderly people aged 60 to 69 (inclusive) can enjoy half-price tickets with their ID cards or senior citizen certificates. Students: College, high school, and primary school students (excluding adult education) can enjoy half-price tickets with their student ID cards. Disabled people: Holders of the ‘People’s Republic of China Disability Certificate’ can enter for free. Military personnel: With soldier cards, officer cards, disability military cards, and preferential treatment certificates, they can enter for free. Retired cadres: With the ‘Honorary Certificate for Retired Cadres’, they can enter for free. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Ecological parking lot of Limu Mountain Scenic Area]. Reference price: Charged. Address: On the east side of Chuancangyu Village, Xiaying Town, Jixian County, north side of Maying Road (service area of Limu Mountain Scenic Area). Parking spaces: Subject to the actual situation of the scenic area. Transportation within the park: Reference price: 70 yuan per ticket including the entrance fee. Address: At the entrance of the scenic area.
