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Daheishan in Summer of 2015, Dalian Area, Liaoning Province, PRC

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Trail stats

Distance
2.72 mi
Elevation gain
1,014 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,191 ft
Max elevation
1,381 ft
TrailRank 
37
Min elevation
1,381 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
151
Uploaded
January 20, 2016
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near Chenjiatun, Liaoning (China)

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Itinerary description

This Wikiloc was recorded on a hot day during the summer of 2015. A subsequent Wikiloc, following the same route and extending a bit higher, was done in early November 2018 during much cooler weather. There is a completely different experience when comparing these summmer and late autumn climbs.

Access is by car or taxi to base of trail. It may be hard to get taxi after returning down to the road, however the track follows the road downhill to the nearest local bus stop, where a bus can be caught back into Kaifaqu.

The trail passes a lower temple complex where a small admission was payable. From there it's a steady climb, with some steeper staircase sections. The lower part follows a shaded stream. We turned back after visiting the Upper Temple Complex. However, hiking trails continue higher, to the peak of Big Black Mountain.

See picture at starting waypoint for the full English description.

Suggest Liaoning Province offline Wikiloc Map.

Waypoints

PictographCar park Altitude 525 ft

Taxi Drop off

There is a security kiosk at the parking lot, maybe staff can be helpful if leaving a car. Walk south a short distance along road to start of trail.

PictographInformation point Altitude 541 ft
Photo ofStart of Trail up Daheishan Photo ofStart of Trail up Daheishan

Start of Trail up Daheishan

The English sign in the photo is near the start of path. There is also a photo of the first buildings along path, visible from road.

PictographMonument Altitude 623 ft
Photo ofLower Temple Photo ofLower Temple Photo ofLower Temple

Lower Temple

There is a gift shop, active temple, monks, chanting, free access. A tout may be encountered on trail nearby, will expect $ for a prayer blessing. Probably not endorsed by temple.

PictographRiver Altitude 833 ft
Photo ofPath along stream Photo ofPath along stream

Path along stream

A slow climb on a hot day, take lots of water.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,043 ft
Photo ofClimbing Photo ofClimbing Photo ofClimbing

Climbing

Photos along staircase sections of trail.

PictographMonument Altitude 1,227 ft
Photo ofEntrance Gate Photo ofEntrance Gate Photo ofEntrance Gate

Entrance Gate

Arriveal at the gate to the upper Temple.

PictographMonument Altitude 1,329 ft
Photo ofMain Temple Courtyard Photo ofMain Temple Courtyard

Main Temple Courtyard

PictographMonument Altitude 1,358 ft
Photo ofUpper Courtyard Photo ofUpper Courtyard Photo ofUpper Courtyard

Upper Courtyard

More newly constructed.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,112 ft
Photo ofStaircase sections of trail. Photo ofStaircase sections of trail. Photo ofStaircase sections of trail.

Staircase sections of trail.

PictographBus stop Altitude 338 ft

Catch Local Bus back to Kaifaqu

We had a taxi dropoff at start, and no taxis seen when we got back to the road. We walked south along road to the start of the village, where busses pass. No problem catching a local bus into downtown Kaifaqu.

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