Bijia Mountain is a coastal landmark south of Jinzhou where a rocky headland rises from the Bohai Sea, accessible at low tide via a stone causeway and surrounded by water at high tide. The mountain offers hiking trails with sea views and has enough distinctive rock formations — sea arches, eroded pillars, and tide pools — to make the climb worthwhile even in winter.
The peak is about 78 metres above sea level and the trail is manageable for most visitors, though it becomes slippery in wet weather. Several temple buildings cling to the rock face, including a Guanyin shrine that has been on the site for several centuries. On clear days the views extend across the northern Bohai coast. The causeway flooding at high tide is a feature rather than an inconvenience if you time it right — there is something satisfying about watching the path to the mainland disappear underwater.