Bamianshan in western Hunan: aerial grassland and ancient city on the cliff road
by MellifluousQuint
Jun 29, 2024
Because of the phrase "Bamian Mountain, three feet away from the sky"
I became very interested in Bamian Mountain, so I came here in person and started my first reinstallation in my life
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Alpine meadows, sunset glow, sunrise sea of clouds, Buddha's light are all in full view! I had no regrets on this reloading trip because Bhamianshan is so beautiful! This is the most beautiful mountain I have climbed this year. I highly recommend it to everyone! It is so comfortable to camp here~
🧭Navigation: Bamianshan Station
🚶Distance: 15.7km (Bamianshan small loop, the Erbulu App has a track)
⛰️Altitude: 2,042m (1,119m cumulative climb)
🌟Difficulty: (heavy + 0.5)
🕙Time: 6h up the mountain + 3.5h down the mountain (rest + take photos)
⛺️Camping point
The land we chose is relatively flat in the valley below the highest point of the mountain. There is a water source 2 or 3 meters away, which is very convenient! There is no signal at the camping site
Itinerary
Day 1️⃣: 7km hike, 6h
Start at 10:30 and walk 2~3km of stairs. There are many shade trees and rest spots on the road. It is very cool and windy.
Arrive at the observation tower at 13:00, take a break, take photos and enjoy the scenery. Then we started to rush from the watchtower to the camp. On the way, we passed the cliff, went through the forest and walked along the ridgeline to reach the big grassy slope. This section of the ridgeline is very beautiful, and you can overlook the observation tower.
After arriving at the campsite and setting up camp at 16:30, we ran to the top of the mountain to watch the sunset and started cooking dinner at 6:30! It's very windy and cold at night, so you need a fleece and a jacket.
Day 2️⃣: 9km hike, 3.5h
Woke up at 5:00 to watch the sunrise. When I opened the tent, I was shrouded in fog. Fortunately, the fog dissipated after 10 minutes or so, and I could see the sunrise, sea of clouds, and Buddha's light.
We started to descend from the camp at 8:30 and hiked along the valley. We arrived at the forest at 9:30. The roads were irregular and covered with moss, which was quite slippery.
11:30 Go down to the cement road and walk another 1.7km to reach the post station.
⚠️Equipment to bring
✅Sleeping system: NOKER Cloud 2, NOKER sleeping bag (15-18 degrees), egg nest mat (R value 2.6, a bit big)
✅Must-bring equipment: Jacket, fleece, quick-drying clothes, quick-drying pants, ice sleeves/sun protection clothes, raincoat, 2 sets of replacement clothes (one for the day, one for after going down the mountain), sunglasses, magic towel (sweat wiping, sun protection), sun protection gloves (recommended), 4L of water, some road meals
✅Others: stove, stove head, gas tank, water bag (for camping), water purification tablets, personal toiletries, headlamp, camping lamp, etc.
🙏There is a lot of garbage around the campsite. Please pack lightly or take away the garbage you generate during camping. Protect the environment!
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