Hiking Route：Yidu to Sanhuangshan to Wudu

The Yidu-Sanhuangshan-Wudu hiking route is a classic outdoor hiking trail in Beijing, spanning approximately 12 kilometers with a total ascent of 752 meters and maximum altitude 862 meters. The journey typically takes around 6 hours. Starting at Yidu, the trail passes through Shenjia'an, the Nuwa Statue, Sanhuang Temple, Sanhuang Mountain, and Xianfeng Valley Scenic Area, eventually reaching Wudu. This route is considered to be of intermediate difficulty and requires a certain level of physical fitness.

Sanhuangshan, revered as the "Holy Land of the Three Sovereigns" since ancient times, is the sacred place of the ancestors of the Chinese people: Fuxi (Heavenly Sovereign), Shennong (Earthly Sovereign), and Xuanyuan (Human Sovereign). The ancestors built the Sanhuang Temple on the steep cliffs of the mountain to worship the "Heaven, Earth, and Human" Sovereigns.

Sanhuangshan is the only large-scale karst landform in the north. The wildflowers on the cliffs are more beautiful than a sea of flowers, unexpectedly becoming the finishing touch of spring here. Witnessing the wonders of nature, you'll be amazed by the continuous mountains and valleys.

But we came at the end of April and didn't see any wild flowers at that time.

This is a fun and varied route, with a diverse landscape and no monotonous stairways. Along the way, you can enjoy rock climbing, which may look challenging but is not too difficult. However, due to previous rainstorms, some sections of the trail have become less friendly, with many side slopes washed away into cliffs and rubble.

If you like adventure, I think you will like this place.

It is a masterpiece of nature, and it is hard to imagine how it was formed.

To ascend to the highest peak and look down upon all the mountains below offers a truly breathtaking panoramic view.

The photo taken from this angle is pretty good.

Hiking Route Details:
Starting Point: Yidu, located in Zhangfang Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, is the first crossing point to enter the Shidu Scenic Area.
Points of Interest:
Nuwa Statue: Located at the mountain pass, symbolizing the legend of Nuwa mending the heavens.
Sanhuang Temple: Dedicated to the Heavenly Sovereign Fuxi, the Earthly Sovereign Shennong, and the Human Sovereign Xuanyuan, praying for a bountiful harvest and peace.
Sanhuang Mountain: Revered as the "Holy Land of the Three Sovereigns," it is the sacred place of the ancestors of the Chinese people.
Xianfeng Valley Scenic Area: Located at the top of the mountain, it offers beautiful scenery and is suitable for hiking and sightseeing.
Ending Point: Wudu, the end of the hiking route.

2024/4/20