The Tea Mountain is stunning, but words can't do justice to what your eyes will see

Preparation Tips - Documents: Bring necessary IDs like ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration. - Clothing: Even in summer, pack warm clothes like down jackets and windbreakers, plus sun protection gear (UV shirts, sunglasses, sunscreen). - Camping gear: Prepare tents, sleeping bags, moisture-proof mats, tables/chairs, cookware, and utensils. - Other items: Carry basic medicines and enough cash in case of poor network signals. Transportation Guide - Self-drive: From Beijing, take Route 1: G6 → Xuanda Expy → Zhangshi Expy → Yuxian East → Xiaguang Line → G112 → turn left to Mucun Village & Tea Mountain Village (282 km). Or Route 2: 6th Ring Road → G5 → Rongwu Expy (Laiyuan) → Zhangshi Expy → Yuxian East → Xiaguang Line → G112 → turn left to Mucun Village & Tea Mountain Village (350 km). - Public transport: First reach Yuxian County, then take the direct shuttle bus to Tea Mountain Scenic Area (departs every 30 mins, 8:00–17:00 daily). Attractions - Tea Mountain Village: Dubbed the "Ancient Village Above Clouds" (elevation: 1,950m), it’s Hebei’s highest village. Features include the Dragon King Temple and century-old larch trees, offering an authentic rural experience. - Alpine Meadow: At 2,524m, Tea Mountain is Hebei’s second-highest peak. The summit boasts vast meadows dotted with grazing livestock and wind turbines, creating a fairy-tale landscape. - East Dianzi Ridge: Connected to Tea Mountain, it offers unique cliffs. Perfect for sunrise at dawn and sunset views in the evening. Itineraries - Day Trip: Depart from Yuxian County in the morning (navigate to "Tea Mountain Village"), enjoy scenic drives, explore the ancient village, hike to alpine meadows in the afternoon, and return by evening. - 2-Day Trip: Arrive at Tea Mountain Village by noon on Day 1, settle in (accommodation/campsite), then tour the village. On Day 2, catch sunrise and visit East Dianzi Ridge before returning. Food Recommendations - Farmhouse Cuisine: Try local dishes like free-range chicken stew, scrambled farm eggs, and wild herb salads—fresh and flavorful. - Specialty Noodles: Don’t miss Yuxian’s unique oat flour nests (youmian wowotou) and buckwheat noodles (qiaomian hele). Accommodation Options - Camping: Pitch tents near Tea Mountain Village or under wind turbines on the summit. - Farm Stays: Budget-friendly options like Tea Mountain Changxiangju Farmhouse offer clean and cozy rooms.