Qipanshan (Chessboard Mountain) Scenic Area
棋盘山景区
About
Qipanshan Scenic Area, covering about 1.2 sq km, lies in Qianshangzhuang Village, Liutianzhuang Township, Lulong County — the site of the ancient Guzhu state, where legend says the noble brothers Boyi and Shuqi lived in seclusion. The park takes its name from a large boulder atop the peak resembling a chessboard, with a folk tale claiming its stone "pieces" can be moved but never removed. It also features terraced flower fields and a roughly 600-mu fruit-picking orchard, and served as a model anti-Japanese resistance base during WWII, blending natural scenery, legend and revolutionary history.
Highlights
- "Immortals' Chess Game" boulder
- Terraced flower fields
- ~600-mu fruit-picking orchard
- Guzhu culture corridor
Getting there
- By car
- About 20 km from Lulong County town, driving to Qianshangzhuang village in Liutianggezhuang township.
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Address 河北省秦皇岛市卢龙县刘田各庄镇前上庄村
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Before you go
- Public information about this scenic area is limited — call the local tourism authority or check a third-party platform for current ticket prices and hours before visiting.
- The autumn walnut and fruit harvest is a highlight, so plan an autumn visit if picking interests you.
- The legendary boulder formation at the summit is the top attraction — check the trail difficulty and weather conditions before climbing.
- There are similarly or identically named scenic areas elsewhere (such as Qipanshan in Shenyang, or the "Zuoyou Valley" in Lulong) — double-check the full name and address when booking to avoid confusion.
- The ¥135 ticket price is relatively high, so look for online discounts and book ahead if available.
Tickets The listed price is ¥135 (this figure comes from existing site data and hasn't been independently reconfirmed — check with an official or third-party platform before buying). Other Lulong-area scenic sites reportedly offer free admission for seniors 70 and older with ID and for visitors with disability certification, but it's unconfirmed whether that policy applies here — check discount details for seniors and children on site or by phone.
Frequently asked
Is this Qipanshan the same as the one in Shenyang?
No. This scenic area is in Liutianggezhuang township, Lulong County, Qinhuangdao, while Shenyang's Qipanshan is a separate, unrelated site in Liaoning province with the same name — check carefully when booking.
What does "Immortals at Chess" (xianren duiyi) refer to?
It refers to a summit boulder shaped like a chessboard; legend holds that the chess pieces carved into its grooves can be moved but never removed — hence the name, and it's the scenic area's signature geological curiosity.
What's the best season to visit?
Spring is good for flowers, and autumn is peak season for walnut and fruit picking — both are recommended times to visit.
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