A Guide to Exploring Rural Tianjin's Ji County
Tianjin altogether is one of the largest, widespread regions in China. Of the 16 districts that make up its number, only seven are attributed to urban Tianjin, leaving a lot of room to explore beyond the concrete jungle. Travel an hour or more from the bustle of big city life in Tianjin and discover vast mountain ridges, excellent hiking trails, and of course, the Great Wall of China itself. Here’s our guide to the best Tianjin Ji’s rural regions.
Mount Jiulongshan National Forest Park
Mount Jiulongshan National Forest Park is a cornucopia of natural wonders, composed of three scenic areas: Mount Nine Dragon (with an amazing view of Panshan mountain at the top), Limu Tai mountain, and Huanghua mountain, and with more amazing views of Cuiping lake, The Great Wall and Mount Baxianshan. Be prepared to see an assortment of insects, snakes, and birds of prey. More difficult to reach than other mountains, the upside it deters a lot of crowds.
Chuanfangyu country, Ji county, China, +86 22 2276 2069
Jizhou Baita Temple
‘Baita’ means white pagoda and is the repository of Shaolin Wushu (Kung Fu) of the region. Octagonally shaped, Jizhou provides an immaculate, ancient, tranquil, and authentic experience. Monks are actually on-site and are genuinely kind and helpful. The temple’s design is described as a fusion of Chinese and Indian Buddhism.
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