Beijing Xishan National Forest Park

Beijing Xishan National Forest Park

Beijing Xishan National Forest Park is a national-level forest park.

Beijing Xishan National Forest Park is located in the Xiao Xishan area of western Beijing’s suburbs, part of the Taihang Mountain range extension, covering a total area of 739.4 hectares. The park is adjacent to the West Fifth Ring Road and is the closest national-level forest park to central Beijing. It was established on the foundation of the Beijing Xishan Experimental Forest Farm. In the early years of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Xiao Xishan was a barren and desolate landscape, ravaged and scarred. In 1952, Beijing began large-scale afforestation efforts in Xiao Xishan. After sixty years of dedicated planting, tending, and management by the forest farm, the lush forest scenery of Xiao Xishan that we see today was formed.

The park's zonal vegetation consists of temperate summer-green broad-leaved forests, with a total of 517 plant species belonging to 90 families. The diverse tree species and various mixed forests in Xiao Xishan create a scenic forest landscape with distinct seasons and beautiful views. In spring, peach and apricot blossoms cover the slopes as the wild land turns green; in summer, dense woods offer deep shade; in autumn, red leaves form a sea of color, accompanied by refreshing autumn breezes; in winter, evergreens maintain their verdant hues, dressed in a silver-white coat of snow.

The park’s entrance area spans approximately 60 acres. Skilled artisans have shaped the land and water to create a comprehensive landscape featuring waterfalls, cascades, streams, and lakes. Throughout the park, based on the terrain, several distinctive botanical areas and cultural landscapes have been developed, such as the Peony Garden, Crape Myrtle Garden, Plum Garden, and Flower Stream. Additionally, the park has established multiple forest health and leisure zones. The lush forests and clean, moist air provide an abundance of negative oxygen ions, creating a natural forest oxygen bar for visitors.

The park also features widely distributed historical relics, including ancient pilgrimage paths stretching for thousands of meters; watchtowers used by the Qing Dynasty’s Eight Banners Elite Camp for military drills; the Beihai Temple engraved with calligraphy by Emperor Shunzhi; and other historical sites such as Fuhui Temple, Dizang Hall, Yao Yue Cave, Fangzhao, Yuanzhao, and Nianfo Bridge. These elements together form a unique cultural and historical landscape of the Western Hills.

Relying on its scenic resources and centered around forest culture, plant culture, landscape culture, and ecological culture, Beijing Xishan National Forest Park continuously improves its infrastructure and landscape environment. It strives to create an optimal visitor experience, meeting the growing needs of tourists for travel, leisure, entertainment, fitness, and more.

Address: 300 meters west of the intersection of Xiangshan South Road and Minzhuang Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Type: Forest mountain

Phone: 010-62720157; 010-62720251

Opening hours:

Peak season: 7:00–18:00, closing time: 21:00; Off-season: 8:00–17:00, closing time: 20:00.