Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
author:Yuhiko Shimen
On April 7, 2024, a group of four friends drove from Shijiazhuang City to Changyu Reservoir in Wujiayao Township, Jingcheng County, and hiked through the valley, about 5 kilometers each way, about 10 kilometers back and forth, to Baiguo Temple, Qianxian Township, Yuanshi County.
The thousand-year-old ancient acacia in Changyu Village is more than 1,400 years old.
The ancient well next to the ancient acacia tree.
Arrive at Changyu Reservoir, which is also the birthplace of the Jinliang River, one of the three major rivers in Jingcheng.
Savages challenge the playing field.
The mountain in the distance is Wufeng Mountain in Liangjiazhuang, Luquan District.
Abandoned stone houses on the side of the road.
The road in the valley was washed away by the summer rains.
Arrive at the pass at the junction of Jingcheng and Yuanshi.
After crossing this mountain, there is the territory of Yuanshi below, and there are two kilometers away.
Peach blossoms blooming on the side of the road.
Arrive at Yuan's Baiguo Temple.
The ancient spring in Baiguo Temple.
The noon picnic began.
The round trip is more than 10 kilometers and takes five hours.
Get ready to head back to the city, tired and happy after a day of hiking!