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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.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

The thousand-year-old ancient acacia in Changyu Village is more than 1,400 years old.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

The ancient well next to the ancient acacia tree.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

Arrive at Changyu Reservoir, which is also the birthplace of the Jinliang River, one of the three major rivers in Jingcheng.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

Savages challenge the playing field.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

The mountain in the distance is Wufeng Mountain in Liangjiazhuang, Luquan District.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

Abandoned stone houses on the side of the road.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

The road in the valley was washed away by the summer rains.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

Arrive at the pass at the junction of Jingcheng and Yuanshi.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

After crossing this mountain, there is the territory of Yuanshi below, and there are two kilometers away.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

Peach blossoms blooming on the side of the road.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

Arrive at Yuan's Baiguo Temple.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

The ancient spring in Baiguo Temple.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

The noon picnic began.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

The round trip is more than 10 kilometers and takes five hours.

Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple
Hike Jingcheng Changyu Reservoir to Yuanshi Baiguo Temple

Get ready to head back to the city, tired and happy after a day of hiking!

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