Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area

Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area

Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

Located in the northeastern part of Beijing at the foot of the Yanshan Mountain Range, Beijing Shengquan Mountain Tourist Scenic Area is a blessed land and a sacred Buddhist site. With its majestic mountains, towering peaks, lush green trees, meandering waters, ancient temples, and serene surroundings, this is the Shengquan Mountain Tourist Scenic Area — a radiant jewel blooming on the outskirts of Beijing.

Beijing Shengquan Mountain Tourist Scenic Area is 6 kilometers from Huairou District. To the east lies the thousand-year-old Hongluo Temple, and to the west is the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Covering a total area of 5 square kilometers, the scenic area backs onto the Yanshan Mountains, offering a grand and magnificent view, while facing the HuaiSha River with picturesque scenery. Shengquan Mountain combines natural and cultural landscapes with Buddhist and historical heritage, making it a pure land of Buddhism and a Zen sanctuary.

Shengquan Mountain is a natural Buddhist sacred site and a hub of Buddhist culture in Huairou. It features meditation sites such as the Guanyin Temple Buddhist Cultural Garden, bell and drum towers, and a bone pagoda. The core attraction is the Shengquan Mountain Guanyin Temple, surrounded by numerous cultural and natural landmarks. Notably, among these historic relics, there are still many mysterious and unsolved enigmas that have intrigued visitors throughout history, leading to various interpretations and giving rise to many fascinating legends. These stories, passed down orally, have made the Guanyin Temple of Shengquan Mountain widely renowned. Devotees, curious travelers, and pilgrims flock here in an endless stream, each gaining their own insights, ensuring that the temple remains vibrant despite its mountain seclusion and distance from urban life.

Though Shengquan Mountain may not bear the name of one of China’s Five Great Mountains, it possesses their grandeur. Looking around, winding ridges and clustered peaks stretch as far as the eye can see, with valleys scattered among them — a place far removed from worldly hustle and bustle, where one can enjoy the purity of nature. From the foot of the mountain to the “Spring Dawn in the Zen Grove” section, there is an elevation drop of 288 meters, with an average slope of 25 degrees on the hiking path, making it ideal for fitness climbing. From the “Spring Dawn in the Zen Grove” to the Guanyin Temple section, the area is shaded by lush pines and cypresses, with birds chirping and fresh air, perfect for leisurely strolls and sightseeing.

Featured Activities at Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area:

Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area regularly offers a “35 Yuan = Scenic Beauty + Delicious Food” promotion. For just 35 yuan, visitors can enjoy both mountain sightseeing and Buddhist worship, as well as a free meal of rustic farm cuisine at designated local households within the scenic area. You can savor 16 types of farm dishes such as stewed meat with gourd strips, homemade tofu, firewood chicken eggs, homemade sausages, and seasonal wild vegetables, and choose from 8 types of staple foods.

The Shengquan Temple Scenic Area also regularly hosts the “I Have a Patch of Land in the Countryside, Come Relax in the Fields” campaign, allowing residents of Beijing to experience the joy of rural life and unwind from their usually hectic routines. Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area invites citizens to adopt and cultivate their own plots of pesticide-free vegetables, providing a relaxing retreat for busy individuals and an opportunity for children to learn about grains, crops, and connect with nature. It’s also a chance for couples to experience the romance of “men farming and women weaving,” truly living out a “farmer’s fantasy.”

Address: Koukou Village, Qiazi Town, Huairou District, Beijing

Type: Mountain

Phone: 010-60637288; 010-60637289; 010-60637103

Official Website: http://www.bjshengqs.com/

Opening Hours:

8:00-17:00

Beijing Shengquan Mountain Ticket: 35 yuan