Qianling Mountain

Qianling Mountain

Qianling Mountain gets its name from gathering the essence of heaven and earth and the spirit of the sun and moon. It is located at the eastern foot of Ma'an Mountain, within Wangzuo Town, Fengtai District, about 30 kilometers from downtown Beijing. The scenic area covers a planned area of 12.5 square kilometers. Its main peak, Jile Peak, stands at an elevation of 699 meters, making it the tallest mountain in southwestern Beijing. The area boasts a long-standing Buddhist culture and is home to the largest grotto temple complex in Beijing. For thousands of years, the mountain has been a thriving site of incense burning, dotted with numerous Buddhist structures. The valleys are filled with various-sized caves that have served as secluded retreats for Buddhist monks since the Sui and Tang dynasties, leaving behind many relics such as Buddha statues, stone tablets, pagodas, and stone wells, all witnessing the mountain’s past hardships and present glory.

Beyond its rich Buddhist grotto culture, Qianling Mountain also features fascinating cultural landscapes that are both captivating and thought-provoking. Throughout history, numerous scholars and poets have expressed their emotions and aspirations here. The poetry of Wang Chongjian, a literary figure from the Ming Dynasty (with his verse “No leisure strolls on the mountain path”), and Pu Xinyu, a master of calligraphy and painting from the Qing Dynasty (with his line “One autumn rain chills the night”), describes the rugged mountain paths and the vibrant beauty of the mountain scenery. Contemporary calligraphy masters such as Ouyang Zhongshi, Li Duo, Ma Xiang, Ding Jiageng, and Fu Yupeng have all competed to inscribe their calligraphy on the mountain. Their flowing brushstrokes reveal admiration and praise for Qianling Mountain, capturing the splendid present of this sacred Buddhist site.

By taking Beijing’s longest sightseeing cable car, you can enjoy the unique natural beauty of overlapping mountain ranges and competing peaks. The area seamlessly blends ancient caves, peculiar rocks, green vegetation, and waterfalls, fully showcasing the tranquility of dense forests, serene ancient paths, the fragrant blossoms of the mountains, and the delightful chirping of birds. While relaxing, you can immerse yourself in a natural oxygen bar, experience human civilization, and appreciate the profound essence of Buddhism.

While enjoying the natural scenery and cultural landscapes, you can also experience the charm of science-themed tourism. The scenic area features Beijing’s only “Magic Slope,” and to help more people understand the traditional lime-burning process, Wangzuo Town has established Beijing’s first Lime Kiln Heritage Park on the site of abandoned kilns.

Qianling Mountain Opening Hours

7:30–17:30 (ticket sales end at 16:00), March 16 – April 15

7:00–19:00 (ticket sales end at 17:00), April 16 – August 31

7:30–16:30 (ticket sales end at 15:00), September 1 – November 15

8:30–16:00 (ticket sales end at 15:00), November 16 – March 15

Address: North of Xizhuangdian Village, Wangzuo Town, Fengtai District, Beijing

Recommended visiting time: 2–3 hours

Phone: 010-83870645

Official Website: http://www.qianlingshan.net/

Opening Hours:

8:00-17:00

Ticket Information:

Gate Price: 30.0 RMB

Information Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development