Xinglong County Travel

Xinglong in Chengde is known as the “Back Garden of Beijing and Tianjin”. It’s famous for Xinglong Mountain, Wuling Mountain, and North China’s largest karst cave. A 3-day eco tour mixes mountains, forests, caves and local food.

93%
Forest Coverage
2
National Reserves
15+
Core Attractions
10+
Local Dishes
Xinglong Mountain
Xinglong Mountain – Danxia Landmark
Famous for peaks, cliffs, sea of clouds; glass bridge and cableway; “Little Huangshan of North China”.

3-Day 2-Night Xinglong Ecological Tour

Mountains, forests, caves, rafting & mountain flavors

Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Destinations
Xinglong Mountain, Wuling Mountain, Karst Cave, Jiulongtan, Hawthorn Town
Best For
Nature, hiking, families, foodies
Budget
¥800–¥1500
01
Danxia Mountains
Xinglong Mountain · Tianzi Mountain · Town Night
Highlights

Morning: hike Xinglong Mountain & glass bridge. Afternoon: Tianzi Mountain canyon & waterfalls. Evening: town dinner & night view.

Attractions
Xinglong Mountain
4A Danxia scenic area with 1,048m peak, glass bridge, cableway, and sea of clouds.
Tianzi Mountain
Canyons, waterfalls, and “One Line Sky” gorge.
Practical Info
Accommodation
  • Mountain homestays
  • Town hotels
  • Farmhouses
Food
  • Hawthorn pork
  • Chestnut chicken
  • Quercus cakes
Tips
  • Glass bridge ¥80
  • Hike shoes needed
  • Night market snacks
02
Forest & Cave
Wuling Mountain · Karst Cave · Forest Hot Spring
Highlights

Morning: Wuling Mountain primeval forest. Afternoon: Xinglong Karst Cave. Evening: forest hot spring.

Attractions
Wuling Mountain
2,118m peak, primeval forest, rare wildlife.
Xinglong Karst Cave
1-billion-year-old cave, stalactites, colorful lighting.
Practical Info
Transport
  • Bus ¥30
  • Cave bus No.5
  • Taxi ¥40
Tickets
  • Wuling ¥108
  • Cave ¥100
  • Hot spring ¥198
Tips
  • Jacket needed
  • Cave 14°C
  • Mountain pass ¥20
03
Water & Countryside
Jiulongtan · Red River Rafting · Hawthorn Town
Highlights

Morning: Jiulongtan pools & waterfalls. Afternoon: Red River rafting. Evening: Hawthorn Town picking & crafts.

Attractions
Jiulongtan
Nine pools & waterfalls, lush valleys.
Red River Rafting
8km rapids, 2hrs adventure.
Hawthorn Town
Hawthorn picking, museum & DIY.
Practical Info
Activities
  • Camping ¥50
  • Rafting ¥180
  • Picking ¥10/jin
Souvenirs
  • Hawthorn products
  • Chestnuts
  • Walnut crafts
Return
  • To Beijing 2.5hrs
  • Bus to Tianjin
  • Buy local goods

Must-Try Xinglong Foods

Hawthorn Banquet

Hawthorn pork, hawthorn cake, preserves; imperial tribute origin.

Chestnut Chicken

Local chicken & chestnuts, tender & rich soup.

Quercus Leaf Cakes

Leaf-wrapped pancakes, Manchu tradition.

Wild Vegetables

Fresh mountain greens, healthy & local.

Travel Tips
Best Time
  • Summer: cool
  • Autumn: foliage
  • Spring: blooms
Must-Eat
  • Hawthorn dishes
  • Chestnut chicken
  • Leaf cakes
Budget
  • Tickets ¥300–500
  • Stay ¥150–300
  • Food ¥80–150
FAQ
  • Wuling: easy trails
  • Rafting: 6+ yrs
  • Hawthorn: Oct–Nov

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