Panshan Scenic Area

Panshan, located in the northwest corner of Tianjin and directly east of Beijing, was a popular resort for the Qing Dynasty imperial family. It once boasted over 70 Buddhist temples, earning it the nickname "Eastern Wutai Mountain," and numerous Taoist temples. Since the Cao Wei era, numerous emperors have visited Panshan, establishing palaces and temples there. Emperor Qianlong, known for his active lifestyle, built Jingji Mountain Villa there and visited the mountain nearly 30 times.

Emperor Qianlong visited Panshan 32 times, inscribing the poem, "Had I known of Panshan earlier, I wouldn't have traveled south of the Yangtze River." Panshan has been a popular destination for celebrities and pilgrims since ancient times. The mountain boasts numerous famous temples and pagodas, the largest of which is Wansong Temple. Originally known as Li Jing's Temple and Wei Gong's Temple, it was later renamed Wansong Temple by Emperor Qianlong due to the abundance of Chinese pine trees (Figure 4). However, the most common tree species growing throughout the mountain is oak (Figure 5), including Quercus variabilis, Quercus acutissima, Quercus liaotungensis, and other native Chinese oak species.

We chose to take the Rusheng Cableway up the mountain (60 yuan one-way) and then walk down from Wansong Temple, a leisurely walk that took about two hours. There were several other scenic spots along the way, but the most impressive were two ancient ginkgo trees with tall, straight trunks, over 800 years old (Figure 6). There was also a long stretch of artificial icefall.

It is really too cold to play here in winter. The temperature on the mountain is relatively low, and the wind at the foot of the mountain is particularly biting. If you are afraid of the cold, don't take the risk.

Knowing there is Panshan, you have to go to Jiangnan. In the Beijing-Tianjin area, Panshan is considered large and has a lot of history, but looking at the land of the motherland, it seems vaguely ordinary and lacks the spirit. However, it is a good place to climb mountains in the suburbs of Beijing, and there are group buses departing from Beijing all year round, which is cheap and affordable. Although it is Qingming Festival, it is too late for Panshan to enter spring, and it looks dry.

I feel pretty good, blue sky, white clouds, Cangshan Mountain, cable car, little brother and beautiful scenery ~ It's a good choice for people who are busy with work and family all day. The ticket is not expensive, but there are many cable car sections. However, this mainly depends on your physical strength. We climbed up and only took the Yunsong Cableway. When we went down, we took the cable car + sightseeing car. It should be less than five hours up and down. It was sweating profusely. It was not pleasant. I suggest that those who are physically fit should climb by themselves. It is quite a sense of accomplishment to watch the numbers on the signboards decrease little by little, O(∩_∩)O Haha~

Halfway up the mountain, I couldn't stand the millipedes. I am particularly afraid of soft-bodied insects. I hesitated and turned back down the mountain. I will never come back in my life because I was too afraid of insects and didn't see much of the scenery. I was uneasy all the way.

It's pretty average, nothing spectacular. We took the cable car up first (about 10 minutes?) and then hiked the rest of the way, stopping and starting a couple of hours. We also took the cable car down (28 minutes, very slow) before climbing.

Qianlong's handwriting: If I had known there was a winding mountain, why would I have gone to the south of the Yangtze River? In the hot summer season, the winding paths here are quiet and refreshing.

If I had known about Panshan, I wouldn't have gone to Jiangnan. After visiting Panshan, you still have to go to Jiangnan. The scenery is different. The mountain is difficult to climb, so it is recommended for mountaineering enthusiasts.

To be honest, there are some pitfalls, the route is confusing, going up and down the mountain, especially taking the tour bus, which is not a tour bus at all, just a fast pass. The cable car goes straight up, and if you can't get down, it takes about three hours to go down the mountain.

Small bridges and flowing water! Winding paths in the mountains and forests! Pleasant scenery!

Panshan, located northwest of Jizhou City in Tianjin, is a national 5A-level scenic spot. First recorded in the Han Dynasty, it flourished in the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty. It is a tourist and leisure destination where natural landscapes and historical sites coexist, and Buddhist culture and imperial culture blend together. Throughout history, numerous emperors, generals, and scholars have visited Panshan. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited Panshan 32 times, leaving behind 1,702 poems praising it and lamenting, "If I had known about Panshan earlier, why would I have traveled to the south of the Yangtze River?" Ticket price: 100

In terms of scenery, I haven't been to many famous mountains, including Mount Tai, Mount Laoshan, Mount Sanqingshan, Mount Longhushan, Mount Lushan, and Mount Cangyan. I don't think the Panshan route is as impressive as I'd imagined, and the attractions aren't very compact, mostly concentrated in the front halfway up the mountain. There are many signs of human intervention, and the route is quite long. But after all, it's close to home, so it counts as a visit. For those who haven't been, I hope you'll do some research; it should be much easier.

It only takes about two hours to drive from Beijing to Jixian. After reading about Panshan Mountain and Lihuatai, I decisively chose Panshan, a national 5A-level scenic spot. It's said that Emperor Qianlong visited Panshan 32 times and lamented, "If I had known about Panshan, I wouldn't have traveled south of the Yangtze River."



The temple-style parking lot is quite impressive, and the ticket hall is decorated in a style similar to that of a high-speed rail station. I bought an e-ticket on Dianping.com, and the ticket office automatically issued the ticket by entering my phone number into the terminal.



Because I am lazy and don't want to climb mountains, I chose the route of a light luxury minibus + cable car up and down, which is enough for half a day. If I were to climb the mountain, it would take a whole day. The arrangement is as follows:



Going up the mountain: The first section of the Mercedes-Benz minibus takes 20 minutes to reach the transfer point, then change to another minibus to reach the cable car entrance, and take the Guayue Cableway for 5 minutes to reach the highest peak. This is also the place with the most beautiful scenery, with Yunfeng Waterfall and Yunzhao Temple. It really feels like you can see all the mountains below, and the view is wide and unobstructed.

Going down the mountain: Take the Yunsong Cableway (28 minutes) and transfer to the Rusheng Cableway (5 minutes) to reach the parking lot at the foot of the mountain. It should be noted that separate tickets are required for the minibus and the three cable cars, and tickets need to be checked again at each place. The cable car fee is 60 yuan per trip, which is still a bit expensive.

Meals: We stayed in a small hotel below Yunzhao Temple. The rice with shredded potatoes was 20 yuan, and the rice with shredded pork with green pepper was 28 yuan. They tasted good and the prices were reasonable in the scenic area.

Parking: Scenic area parking lot, 5 yuan, pay in cash at the entrance.

Tips:

1. The scenic area has developed a helicopter tour of Panshan Mountain, which costs 880 yuan per person and takes about 10 minutes.

2. To get to the parking lot from the exit, you must pass through the shopping center lobby of the scenic area. They mainly sell Tianjin snacks such as fried dough twist (ma hua). If you don't want to buy anything, you can just walk through.

3. The Yunsong and Guayue Cableways are older cable cars, only accommodating two people at a time. They are also very fast, so please be mindful of safety precautions when boarding or alighting.

This was the first attraction my father visited when he came to Tianjin. Fortunately, we took the cable car to Guayue Peak, which gave us a sense of the famous mountains and rivers.

Although I have been in Tianjin, I have never visited Tianjin's scenic spots in detail. I always thought that Panshan was nothing special, but when I went there, I found that the scenery inside was so beautiful. It was just a bit tiring. I didn't reach the top of the mountain, so it's really not suitable for climbing with children.

Not many people come to climb the mountain during the hottest days of summer, and even fewer people climb it at the exact time like me.

The mountain is not very high, but it does require a certain amount of stamina to climb all the way up. The first part is just a bit of a cultural attraction, which is okay. After passing the Yunsong Cableway, there is a section of mountain road that is quite comfortable because it is not a built-up step road.

I'm still in good shape, so the hike from the parking lot to the summit took about two and a half hours. I didn't take many breaks along the way, just snapping photos and washing my face in the restroom. It was incredibly hot today, with a humidity level of 94%. After a while, I was completely soaked. I was literally sweating like rain.

Going down the mountain will be faster.

Hiking in the fall would be nice, but if you just take the cable car, you'll miss out on the scenery.

By the way, the stairs leading to the Nantianmen Gate were a bit difficult to climb. It was too boring. But I still managed to climb it easily.

As its name suggests, Panshan is a mountainous terrain, consisting of several interconnected peaks. Hiking up the mountain takes four hours one way, and once you reach the summit, you'll look back and realize how long the journey was. A combined cable car ticket with the scenic bus down the mountain costs 100 yuan.

Getting There: Tickets are 130 yuan per person. You can take a direct bus to Panshan from Beijing Dongzhimen Bus Station. The bus departs at 8:00 AM and returns at 4:00 PM.

Halfway up the mountain, there's a stretch of dirt road with no trees for shade. The UV rays are strong, so don't take off your sun protection clothing just because it's hot. If you keep going for a while, you'll find another beautiful view ahead.

When you reach Chaotianmen, the route splits into two: a winding mountain road and a stone staircase leading directly to the top of the mountain.

The scenic area car is a Mercedes-Benz business car, which is extremely comfortable and worth experiencing.

Recommended Panshan: 5 stars. Business hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Ticket price: RMB 130.00. Address: Lianhualing Village, Guanzhuang Town, Ji County. Transportation: By car: (1) Beijing tourists: Airport Expressway - Beijing-Ping Expressway - Panshan Exit - Panshan Scenic Area. (2) Tianjin tourists: Tianjin-Ji Expressway - Panshan Exit - Panshan Scenic Area. Public transportation: From Beijing, take a minibus from Beijing Sihui Long-distance Bus Station, get off at Jixian New Bus Station, and transfer to a Panshan bus or taxi to Panshan Scenic Area. Tips: Best season: April to November. Summer is a good time to escape the heat. The Panshan Temple Fair is a traditional folk cultural activity that has been formed in history. The Folk Tourism and Cultural Festival, which developed on the basis of the Panshan Temple Fair, is a large-scale event that integrates folk flower fairs, large-scale rituals, folk customs and exhibitions, and calligraphy and painting exhibitions. It is held in mid-April every year. Once you enter, you can take the electric car to the back of the mountain, then transfer to the 10-minute Guayue Cableway to reach the summit. After enjoying the views from the top, you can walk down the mountain. From top to bottom, you won't miss any of the scenery along the way. A day trip to Panshan offers opportunities for temple visits. It's somewhat similar to Beijing's Badachu, with numerous Buddhist temples and pagodas on display. Or you can choose to focus on mountaineering. There are two options. You can see many professional mountaineering enthusiasts along the way. The cable car + mountaineering method is more suitable for those who focus on sightseeing. After entering the mountain gate and exchanging tickets, you can have three options: 1) Choose an electric car from the back mountain to the halfway point, visit the Temple of the God of Wealth, and then take an electric car + cable car for 15 minutes to the top of the mountain and walk down the mountain. This method saves time and does not miss all the scenery along the way; 2) After entering the mountain gate, take the cable car back and forth for the entire journey, which is not very tiring, but because the cable car assists in reaching the top in a straight line, after reaching the top of the mountain, you can walk for about 40 minutes to see all the small mountains. It is suitable for the elderly, but you will miss all the scenery along the way; 3) Use mountaineering to go up the mountain and take the cable car down the mountain, so you will not miss the scenery along the way.

The mountain is not very high, but it is still very tiring to climb up. You must bring food with you. The higher you climb, the more expensive the food is and the less delicious it is. The scenery is quite nice, but it is very natural. There are a lot of long insects, about 10cm long and as thick as your little finger. I feel very scared and afraid that they will fall on me. The spring water on the mountain is very cool and icy, very comfortable.

Actually, the Panshan Mountain isn't very high; we took a leisurely hike and it only took us less than two hours! The cable car and parking lot are not far from the summit, and the fee is 100 yuan, which is quite expensive. If you have more time, hiking down the mountain the same way is also a great way to refresh your lungs and save money! Tips: 1. Panshan is a relaxing place, so you can plan a two-day trip and stay at a local farmhouse overnight. If you're short on time, 3-5 hours, excluding the round trip, is enough! We hiked the first section up, took the cable car on the second section, and took the cable car down the mountain, making the descent a total of three hours. 2. There are many farmhouse restaurants at the foot of the mountain, but they're quite expensive, as advertised online. 3. You can buy tickets and cable car packages online for great deals. 4. If you're not very fit, I recommend hiking the first section for the best views. The second section, the cable car, and the long hike to the summit will depend on your time and energy. I personally think the hiking trail offers better scenery than the summit trail.

The altitude is not too high, the scenery is pleasant, and the air is fresh, making it a great place for vacation and sightseeing.

Write down some feelings and experiences for friends who like mountain climbing:

On Sunday, May 6, 2018, the weather was fine, with a forecast temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. We set out from Beijing and drove along the Beijing-Pingcheng Expressway, a roughly one-hour journey. The highway is easy to drive on, with less traffic, making it a hassle-free drive. We arrived at the main entrance parking lot at 9:00 AM. There were ample spaces, and admission was 120 yuan per person, with free parking. My wife and I walked from the main entrance to Guayue Peak, which took about 3.5 hours. We're both in good physical condition and hike almost every week, always on foot. Our highest climb so far has been to Yunmeng Mountain. Our times are for reference only.

Let me talk about my overall feeling first. The scenery is average in general and cannot be compared with that in the south of the Yangtze River. Don't have too high expectations. If you go there when it is windy, you will definitely eat a mouthful of dirt. The overall facilities and services are acceptable. There are enough toilets, and there is running water on the mountain. There are also many regular service stations. I remember there are at least five or six. They sell drinks, fruits and instant noodles. You can replenish water and food at any time. The prices are not outrageous, but they are definitely not cheap. The overall difficulty is not very low. Although the altitude is only more than 800 meters, which is similar to Hongluo Temple, the walking distance is no shorter than that of Fenghuangling and Qixianling, which are more than 1,000 meters above sea level. Referring to the records of the software on the mobile phone, the one-way distance to the top of the mountain is estimated to be about 10 kilometers. My personal feeling is similar to climbing Yunmeng Mountain (1,400 meters). Those who want to hike to the top should be mentally prepared.

The mountain road is roughly divided into three sections, which are the same as the three sections of the cable car. The first section is from the main gate to Wansong Temple, which accounts for about 1/3 of the entire hike. There are more people, more shade trees, more steps, and more turns. Personally, I feel that this is the most tiring section. The cable car ride takes a maximum of 10 minutes, and the hike takes more than 1 hour. The second section is from Wansong Temple to Yunzhao Temple, which accounts for about 1/2 of the entire hike. It takes about 25 minutes by cable car and about 2 hours on foot. There are relatively few people, but it basically passes through halfway up the mountain or higher. There is less shade and it is relatively sunny, but the road is relatively flat and easier to walk. It's just a longer journey. There is an intermediate station for the "Yunsong Cable Car". If you feel uncomfortable here, you can take the cable car up instead (the price is half the journey), but it's hard to regret after passing the intermediate station. When you are about to reach the South Gate of Heaven, there is a most challenging road, which is the more than 700 steps leading directly to the South Gate of Heaven. It is divided into about 6 sections, one-way traffic, and you can only go up but not down. It is straight. Those who like challenges can try it. Those who don't like stairs can choose to go up the winding path next to the starting point. The third section is from Yunzhao Temple to Guayue Peak, which accounts for about 1/6 of the entire journey. It takes 30 minutes to walk and 5 minutes to take the cable car. The route going down the mountain is basically the same as that going up, there is nothing special to say. We hiked up and took the half-length Yunsong Cableway and the full-length Rusheng Cableway when going down the mountain. Because both of my legs were cramped, I didn’t feel so tired when climbing Yunmeng Mountain. The whole journey took a total of 6 hours, from 9 am to 3 pm, with five or six proper breaks in between, including lunch.

The above is our hiking experience for exercise purposes. I hope it can provide some useful reference for friends who like hiking. If you are lucky, let’s hike together and measure the road with our feet.

Really good!

The cable car is perfect ~ too high and too steep ~

I went there during the May Day holiday. There were too many people, so I only climbed half of it. Overall, it was okay.

The scenery is pretty good. The mountain is bigger than I imagined. I only climbed halfway with my child, but young people should be able to climb to the top in one breath.

Young people climb up and enjoy the scenery as they go. First the water, then the pagoda forest, and finally the various temples. If you're not up to it, I recommend climbing to Dancing Sword Peak, where I find the scenery the most beautiful. For the descent, I recommend taking the cable car. My knees hurt when I came down, and my calves were sore the next day.

I am a leader of an outdoor club in Beijing and often lead teams to Panshan. I am now writing some instructions on how to visit Panshan, hoping it will be helpful to you.

Panshan is very large and there are many ways to visit it. Many friends spent a whole day there but didn’t even get to visit the best places.

Regarding transportation: I won’t go into details. There are direct buses to Panshan from both Beijing and Tianjin. You can search for the route on Gaode. It is also very convenient to drive by yourself (please note that if you drive by yourself, please see below).

Regarding accommodation: If you want a better and more upscale environment, you can stay around the Evergrande Hotel. There are hundreds of farmhouses on both sides of the mountain road on the east line of Panshan, and you can choose as you like.

About eating: There are restaurants in the farmhouses, but there are no restaurants in the Panshan Scenic Area (but there are regular snacks such as instant noodles, which are very expensive, so it is recommended to bring some with you)

Regarding the cost:

1. Ticket price: 130 (half price for senior citizens and students) (free for military officers, children under 1.2 meters tall, and people with disabilities)

2. Cable Car

A Rusheng Cableway: Main Gate - Wansong Temple, 8 minutes, one-way, 60 yuan (it is not recommended to take this section, as it is the highlight of the winding mountain, so it is recommended to hike)

B Yunsong Cableway: Wansong Temple - Yunzhao Temple (top), 28 minutes one-way, 60 yuan, this section must be taken. If you walk, it will take at least more than five hours to go up the mountain, and three or four hours to go down the mountain.

C Lanyue Cableway: Shangfang Temple - Yunzhao Temple (top), 4 minutes one-way 40 yuan, this section is from the east line to Shangfang Temple, you must take this section to the top of the mountain



After talking about the cost, it’s time to talk about the route:

There are two ways to reach the top from the main gate: the west route (left) and the east route (right).

▶West Route: Main Gate - Wansong Temple (Highlights) - Yunzhao Temple (Top)

▶East Route: Main Gate Sightseeing Bus - Shangfang Temple - Yunzhao Temple (Top)



Let’s start by talking about the routes for ordinary tourists: (There are more than a dozen routes for playing in Panshan. The following are personal recommendations for reference only)

It is divided into two parts, "Highlights of the Tour" and "Full Tour (to the Top)"!



1. Only visit the highlights

1. The most economical way: Walk to Wansong Temple from the main gate and then walk back the same way. The whole journey takes about 3.5 hours.

2. The most relaxing: Take the Rusheng Cableway from the main gate to Wansong Temple (60 yuan), and then walk down the mountain. The whole journey takes about 2 hours.



2. Full tour (to the top):

1. West Route: Take the Rusheng Cable Car from the main gate to Wansong Temple (60 yuan), then transfer to the Yunsong Cable Car to Yunzhao Temple (60 yuan). After a 1-hour tour of the mountaintop, take the Yunsong Cable Car back to Wansong Temple (60 yuan), then hike down the mountain to the main gate. The total journey takes about 4.5 hours.

2. East Route: Take a sightseeing bus from the main gate to Shangfang Temple (60 yuan), then transfer to the Lanyue Cable Car to Yunzhao Temple (40 yuan). After a 1-hour tour on the top of the mountain, take the Yunsong Cable Car back to Wansong Temple (60 yuan), and then walk down the mountain to the main gate. The total journey takes about 5 hours.

(The above time is based on a leisurely journey and no long queues for the cable car or sightseeing bus)



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Near graduation, I went hiking with friends in the mountains. Because it was visited 32 times by Emperor Qianlong, it's quite famous. There are many small attractions, and the mountain isn't high, but the climb is quite tiring. I loved Suxia Gorge and the Pagoda Forest. They have a strong Buddhist culture, with inscriptions from various celebrities. The most impressive place was the Lotus Ancient Cave. The carvings there are self-explanatory... I think they're about giving birth.

I went there in the spring during the Qingming Festival holiday, and the scenic area was well managed. Tickets cost 210 yuan for two people, and the hike to the top took about four hours. Each section offered a small view, so the hike wasn't boring.

The mountain is winding in the snow, which is very clear. The cable car is divided into two sections, so you don’t have to climb. It’s good.

A great mountain worth going to, not too high

Panshan, located northwest of Jizhou City in Tianjin, is a national 5A-level scenic spot. Throughout history, numerous emperors, generals, and scholars have visited the area. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited Panshan 32 times, leaving behind 1,702 poems praising the mountain and lamenting, "Had I known of Panshan, I wouldn't have traveled south of the Yangtze River." With relatively few crowds, it's a great choice for a summer visit.

It's actually quite good, but if you keep climbing up, you must take the cable car down in the end, which seems to be 120 per person. If you want to turn back at this time, forget it, you have already reached the top, it is a compulsory consumption, the only bad thing is that there are farmhouses at the foot of the mountain, the price is not expensive, and it is also quite clean and hygienic.

In addition to the scenery, there are also calligraphy and stone carvings by literati.

There are buses that go directly to Panshan from the city, so transportation is quite convenient. The mountain is not very high, and it takes about three hours to reach the summit, Guayue Peak. However, the scenery becomes a bit monotonous in the middle and late stages. You can take a cable car to the top for the last section.

5a scenic area. The overall service is very good, and the road signs and scenic spot descriptions are clear.

It's a very large mountain, and the cable car is divided into three sections. It would take a whole day to walk down the entire mountain.

The main area is divided into two major scenic areas. The first is from the mountain gate to Wansong Temple. This is also the most crowded section. There are stone carvings and other natural landscapes along the way.

The other is the main peak, dominated by Yunzhao Temple and a pagoda. A cable car connects the two. The ride takes half an hour and costs 60 yuan, which is the longest I've ever taken.

Overall, the natural landscape of Panshan is superior to the cultural landscape. The temples are not very distinctive and the differences are not that great. The pagoda forest without bones built halfway up the mountain is even more inexplicable. It is suitable for weekend hiking.

The scenery is so beautiful that it's hard to find a place like this among the mountains and rivers of the north. It's really blue sky, white clouds, green water and green mountains. There are many farmhouses at the foot of the mountain. It takes about three and a half hours to climb the stairs to reach the highest peak, Guayue Peak. It's not recommended to take the cable car, as you will miss out on many beautiful views! You can take the 11 and 12 buses from the city to the Panshan Scenic Area. Don't get ripped off by illegal taxis. I love it. The mountain is full of small animals and there are many chestnuts. The waterfall is also very beautiful.

Having been to so many scenic spots, Panshan is really just average. There is no natural landscape worth admiring, and the attractions are basically temples.

The scenery is nice and suitable for climbing. If you go there in summer, it will not be cool on the mountain. There is water at the foot of the mountain which is nice.

Qianlong said, "If I had known there was Panshan, why would I have gone to the south of the Yangtze River?" The scenery is quite nice!

If you're in Tianjin, you can't miss the Panshan Scenic Area! It's beyond any other attraction! The 28-minute long cable car is amazing!

The entire Panshan Scenic Area is quite large, and there are indeed several good views. There are also several water systems on the mountain. It is rare for mountains in the north to be like this, but I really don’t feel that the scenery is comparable to that of Jiangnan... When I reached the top of the mountain, I found a Buddhist temple

If you just look at the scenery, it is still quite good, but I advise you to only go to Wansong Temple.

The natural scenery and Buddhism are integrated into one, making it a tourist destination worth visiting.

A nice short trip, saw black butterflies and red dragonflies

Without the cable car, the climb up Panshan takes most of the day and is quite tiring. The air is fresh, and there are several temples, ancient monuments, and many inscriptions by famous figures, creating a rich cultural atmosphere. Panshan is a relatively well-developed scenic area in Tianjin, with convenient transportation and cable cars for both ascent and descent. It's a worthwhile destination for a relaxing mountain trip around Beijing and Tianjin. However, the entrance fee and cable car are quite expensive, costing 330 yuan per person.

Trying to prevent fires while also trying to make money, the entire trip was dominated by fire warning announcements, which completely ruined the view! While the mountain closure only covered the area above Wansong Temple, it effectively closed off all the other scenic spots along the way. There's absolutely no point going from November to April! A word of advice to those who want to go: if you're going for exercise, it's fine, but if you're going for the views, forget it.

There were too many people skiing on Saturday. The management here is not very good. There are many people cutting in line. Wouldn't it be better to put some fences, like in an amusement park?

Tianjin Panshan Scenic Area, located in Ji County (formerly Jizhou) in northern Tianjin, is a five-star scenic spot. Emperor Qianlong once visited Panshan and famously remarked, "Had I known of Panshan, I wouldn't have traveled south of the Yangtze River." Ji County, known as Tianjin's "Back Garden," is only 70 kilometers from Beijing.

The scenery is nice. If we go a week later, the red leaves will be even more red! I climbed the mountain with my parents and only climbed one-third of the way. If I want to go to the main peak, I suggest taking the cable car. It's too far!

It's a very nice scenic spot. No wonder Qianlong said so. It would be more beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn yellow.

It was my first time to climb Panshan Mountain, and it was raining and snowing in April.

If I hadn't heard of Qianlong, I would have thought it was pretty good. Maybe my expectations were too high, so I thought it was just average.

Panshan left a good impression on me. It felt great and was worth a visit.

There were quite a few people climbing the mountain, but the higher you went, the fewer there were. It was a great feeling to reach the top and defeat myself.

There are many large rocks on both sides of the mountain road for tourists to rest, which feels quite nice.

The woods are dense, there is flowing water, the air is fresh and smells very pleasant.

No matter where I go, I feel I have to experience it myself, and Panshan is an example for me.

If you visit Panshan, be sure to take good sun protection measures and bring plenty of water.

To be honest, the tickets are a little expensive. The cable cars are charged separately for each line. We climbed to the Yunsong cable car and then took the cable car up. The main peak is still worth visiting. You can see all the other mountains. There are many farmhouses at the foot of the mountain.

Panshan, which I visited in August, is the most famous scenic spot in Jixian County. The scenery in the scenic area is beautiful and the climate in the mountains is pleasant. You can stop by on the way to Tianjin. It is suitable for self-driving tours.

If I had known there was Panshan, I wouldn't have gone to Jiangnan. The scenery is average, but it's a great place to visit in summer.

Getting to Panshan is very convenient. Besides driving, you can also take a direct bus from Tianjin Railway Station to Jixian County, or a train from Tianjin North Railway Station to Jixian County. From there, take the dedicated tourist bus to Panshan, which takes just over half an hour. The entrance fee to Panshan is currently 135 yuan. The hike from the mountain gate to the highest peak, Guayue Peak, is 12 kilometers, and should take approximately 4-5 hours for those with average fitness. Be extremely careful when descending, as the steps are high and steep. The cable car has three sections, each with its own separate fee. The first, called the Rusheng Cable Car, costs 60 yuan and runs from the main gate to Wansong Temple midway up the mountain. This section is the highlight of Panshan and is the most concentrated of the attractions. The second section, the Yunsong Cable Car, runs from Wansong Temple to Nantianmen, also costs 60 yuan. For those who prefer a more relaxed experience, this section is worth taking the cable car. The ride is slow and takes about 40 minutes. Guayue Peak is not far from Nantianmen, but this section can only be reached on foot. For descent, we recommend taking the eastern route: from Nantianmen, take the Guayue Cableway and then transfer to the scenic shuttle bus, which costs 80 yuan. Many areas along the winding mountain path are prone to sunlight, so wear sunscreen on sunny days. There are no formal restaurants within the scenic area, only small stalls selling mineral water, soft drinks, instant noodles, and cold noodles. Prices increase as you get closer to the top, so it's recommended to bring some food.

It was my first time to Panshan, and the scenery was quite nice, with mountains and water, very refreshing. The ticket price has already increased to 130 yuan. I recommend climbing the first section to Wansong Temple. There are many attractions along the way, but my stamina is average, so I climbed for two and a half hours... It was quite sore. Afterward, I took the cable car to Yunsong, but I really didn't have the energy to climb any further, so I took the cable car down the rest of the way. The scenic area is still very crowded, so I recommend arriving early for easier parking. The parking fee is 5 yuan. We arrived at 7:30 am, bought our tickets, and went straight in.

The scenery at the foot of the mountain is rich in cultural atmosphere, but the part on the mountain is a bit thin and lacks any special features that really make people's eyes shine. The vegetation on the mountain is not particularly rich! It's a bit bald!

If I had known there was a mountain called Panshan, why would I have gone to the south of the Yangtze River?

Panshan does have its own commensurate beauty, but I really can't go there during the May Day holiday! ! ! Although I don't know how many times I have said not to go to tourist attractions during holidays, I still went there.

In April, Panshan is still a good choice for climbing. The trees are already shady and the weather is a little hot and humid, but when there are few people, Panshan is still a good choice for climbing.

We waited in line for over an hour to get the cable car down the mountain, but it only took three minutes. We had originally thought we could take the cable car down after climbing Zigai Peak, but it was past 11:00 PM and there were no available cabins at Zigai Peak unless we waited until 4:00 PM. Alternatively, we could hike another two hours to the main peak, the highest point, where the tour buses would be. Or we could descend halfway down the mountain and then queue for the cable car. So, we chose the latter.

For a while, I was constantly bombarded with radio commercials: "If I'd known about Panshan, I wouldn't have traveled south." Honestly, this is a pretty good scenic spot near Beijing. I'd drive here on a weekend to enjoy the scenery and get some exercise! Panshan's scenery is known for its unique "Five Peaks and Eight Rocks" and "Three Pans." The main peak, Guayue Peak, rises 864.4 meters above sea level. It's flanked by Zigai Peak in front, Zilai Peak in the back, Jiuhua Peak in the east, and Wujian Peak in the west. These five peaks cluster together amidst craggy rocks.

If I had known there was a winding mountain, why would I have gone down to the south of the Yangtze River? Five Peaks, Eight Stones, Three Winding Mountains are so beautiful.

Why did Emperor Qianlong come here 32 times? It looked very desolate from a distance in the car. It might be because he came at the wrong season. There were so many people.

I climbed a winding mountain on the eve of Qingming Festival. The higher I climbed, the fewer attractions there were. The scenery after climbing up was still good. I felt that too little investment was made in the construction of the top of the mountain. The roads in some places were not well repaired. The tickets were a bit expensive. I did not take the cable car and walked down the mountain. I recommend that tourists with average physical strength choose to take the cable car. The main peak is actually not high, but there are many steps. If you go down the mountain by the same route, your knees are likely to be injured. Everyone should pay more attention.

Tianjin Panshan Scenic Area is located 15 kilometers northwest of Jixian County, Tianjin, covering an area of 106 square kilometers [1]. Because it is located east of Beijing, it is known as the "First Mountain in the East of Beijing". The mountain was formerly known as Wuzhong, Xuwu, Sizheng, and Panlong. According to legend, in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the famous Wuzhong scholar Tian Chou refused to accept the reward from Emperor Xian and lived in seclusion here, so it was called Tianpan Mountain, or simply Panshan. It is a national scenic area and a national 5A scenic area. It is a tourist and leisure resort with natural landscapes and historical sites, and a fusion of Buddhist culture and royal culture.

The mountain isn't high, but it's huge. I wouldn't call it huge, I'd say broad. There's a cable car on the mountain. The path is steep, and you have to walk along the wall at some points. We went there in the summer, so the climb was strenuous. It was also very hot, and it was raining. The path is very slippery after the rain, so be careful not to slip. The only advantage of summer is being covered in green. There's a constant supply of refreshing water on the road, so it's definitely worth going. There are also many lifelike stone carvings of various Buddhas in the mountains, so it's definitely worth going. However, you have to hire a car after getting off the train. You can get a discount from the locals, so don't be ripped off. The mountain is also misty in the morning, which is beautiful.

The scenery is just like that. There were too many people there during the National Day holiday, and there was no place to take photos.

If I had known there was a mountain called Panshan, why would I go to Jiangnan? But it is not as good as Jiangnan.

It's worth a visit, it should be better in summer and autumn, but I didn't climb to the top of the mountain!

Actually, all of China's scenic spots are quite good, but due to the large population, the scenery is somewhat dim. As the poem says, "When viewed from the side, a mountain becomes a peak; when viewed from the front, it becomes a different peak; from a distance, near, and high, it looks different." A mountain has different scenery in spring, summer, autumn and winter, so why not take your time to savor it?

Big yellow leaves ~ The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh ~

Maybe it was a bad season, many flowers and trees were not in bloom yet. But in a heavily polluted city like Tianjin, Jixian is a rare piece of pure land.

The scenery of Panshan is stunning! It perfectly embodies the saying, "If I'd known there were Panshan, I wouldn't have traveled south!" The lower winding path offers views of the water, the middle winding path offers pines, and the upper winding path offers breathtaking mountain views. It's recommended to choose a viewing method that suits your physical condition. The farmhouse at the foot of the mountain is very affordable, with accommodation and food for 150 yuan!