Baiwangshan Forest Park in Beijing
Covering an area of 167 hectares, the Baiwangshan Forest Park is covered by arbors and shrubs, and has clean fresh air. The peak altitude is 210 meters, upright. Ascend to the peak, looking down the earth from a distance, there is magnificent scenery.
English Name: Baiwangshan Forest Park in Beijing
Chinese Name: 北京百望山森林公园
Attraction Type: Beijing Attraction, Park, Nature
Best Time to Visit: May to October
Recommended Visiting Time: about 2 hours
Admission Fee: CNY 6
Address in English: Three kilometers north of the Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing
Address in Chinese: 北京市海淀区颐和园北三公里处
Why is Baiwangshan Forest Park in Beijing so Special?
Covering an area of 167 hectares, the Baiwangshan Forest Park is covered by arbors and shrubs, and has clean fresh air. The peak altitude is 210 meters, upright. Ascend to the peak, looking down the earth from a distance, there is magnificent scenery. It is worth ascending and visiting. It has a lush forest, vegetation coverage rate reaches as high as 95 percent, and negative oxygen ions are rich in air, known as the oxygen source of Beijing.
Where is Baiwangshan Forest Park in Beijing?
Baiwangshan Forest Park is situated three kilometers north of the Summer Palace in Haidian District.
How to Get There?
- There are 9 buses to Baiwangshan Forest Park directly: No. 328, No. 330, No. 384, No. 384 (Inter-Zone Line), No. 518, No. 584, No. Te 4, No. Te 6, and No. Yuntong 112.
Highlights of Baiwangshan Forest Park
Every autumn, the mountain is decorated with beautiful red leaves. The common tobacco tree is the main tree species, and the red leaves on the torch tree are like countless torches on the mountain. Here, there are several reasons why autumn is special. There are all kinds of trees in the park, including a large number of mature maples. In addition, the geographical location of the park provides an excellent habitat for these trees.
After the frost in early September, the red leaves will be more charming. Walking in charming Park, you will feel as if you are surrounded by red fog. From a pavilion on the top of the mountain, the red leaves look like countless umbrellas. If you come at sunset, the charming red leaves are in sharp contrast to the afterglow of the setting sun.
Along the hillside, there is a huge stone forest, including the Stone pavilion, Stone Gallery and poem wall. In this land with rich artistic features, people can enjoy more than 1000 works of Chinese leaders, celebrities and famous artists. Among them, Chairman Mao’s inscription is on both sides of the white marble monument in the pavilion which is built in 1993 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chairman Mao.
There is a memorial hall in the park, which tells the story of more than 200 revolutionary martyrs and collects precious photos and letters from their ancestors. In addition, there are other places of historical significance, such as Shiye Temple in memory of an outstanding heroine in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).
The park also provides a variety of activities for visitors, such as rock climbing, orienteering and music bars at the top of the mountain. 12 different climbing routes, from simple to difficult, provide enjoyment for people who love this sport.
Useful Travel Tips
- Ticket Price: CNY 6; Child under 1.2 m (3.9 ft): Free
- Opening Hours: 08:00-16:30
