Complete Guide to Hiking with Kids at Wuyuezhai｜Shijiazhuang's 19℃ Cool Summer Secret!

Wuyuezhai National Forest Park truly deserves its reputation as "the best-preserved forest ecosystem in the Taihang Mountains"! With an elevation close to 2000 meters and an average summer temperature of only 19℃, it's incredibly comfortable to bring your kids here to escape the heat! The mountain air is rich in negative oxygen ions, reaching 15,000 per cubic centimeter, making it a natural oxygen bar～

🚗【Transportation Guide】

Set your navigation to "Wuyuezhai National Forest Park." Starting from downtown Shijiazhuang, take the Xibaipo Expressway to the Xifu Expressway. The total distance is about 111 kilometers, and it takes around 2 hours by car. It's recommended to leave early when traveling with kids to avoid the morning rush hour.

🎫【Ticket Information】

Adult ticket: 65 RMB; children 1.2-1.4 meters tall and seniors over 60 years old: 35 RMB

Park opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (extended to 5:30 PM in summer)

Cable car fare: 40 RMB one way, 80 RMB round trip (same price for children and adults)

🌿【Recommended Seasons for Family Visits】

May-June: Alpine meadows turn green, rhododendrons in full bloom

July-August: Best time to escape the heat, cool and pleasant, perfect for kids to connect with nature

September-October: Charming autumn colors, mountains covered in red leaves (most beautiful in mid to late October)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦【Family Route Plan】

For families with kids, a relaxed route is recommended: take the cable car up the mountain, first visit the main peak scenic area, where you can enjoy various unique rocks and vegetation along the way. It takes about 1.5 hours to walk slowly from the cable car station to the main peak, allowing kids to learn about plants as they walk. For the descent, take the Guanyin Cave - Iron Chain Bridge section, which is relatively gentle and easy for children. The whole trip takes about 5-6 hours, leisurely and not tiring.

🍱【Family Dining and Accommodation Suggestions】

There are special wooden cabins on the mountain, costing 200-300 RMB per night. Kids will especially love the experience of staying in the forest.

Recommended food: Zhaiqing’s cured meat noodles, which kids can also eat. It’s advisable to bring some snacks your kids like and plenty of drinking water.

💡【Helpful Tips for Traveling with Kids】

Make sure your kids wear non-slip hiking shoes, as some sections can be slippery.

The temperature difference in the mountains is large, so remember to bring a jacket for your kids.

Prepare some band-aids, mosquito repellent, and other basic medicines.

Bring binoculars so kids can observe distant scenery.

Wuyuezhai is truly a treasure for family trips! With fewer crowds and beautiful scenery, let your kids run freely in nature and enjoy the fun of the mountains～