Diaoyutai and Yangyuanzhai are located in [no location provided], and are among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites designated by Beijing. Originally dating back to the Jin Dynasty, the site was known as Yuquanshan during the Yuan Dynasty. In the 38th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1773), the area was dredged into a lake, the platform was renovated, and the three characters “Diaoyutai” (Fishing Terrace) were inscribed by imperial decree. A temporary imperial palace was built beside the terrace, with the main hall titled “Yangyuanzhai” (Hall of Nourishing Origins).…
The Pavilion of Splendid Radiance and Pine Hall are located on the Fragrant Hills and are among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing. The Pavilion of Splendid Radiance was built in the 27th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1762) and features a beamless hall structure. The Pine Hall (also known as Hall of Distant Welcome), constructed in the 14th year of the Qianlong reign (1749), has white marble pillars. Behind the hall are rustic rockeries, and the area is surrounded by white-bark pines, hence its common name “Pine Hall.” Emperor Qianlong once held a banquet here to celebrate the triumphant return of soldiers who had been sent to suppress rebellions in the Greater and Lesser Jinchuan regions.
Lejia Garden is located in Haidian Town and is among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing. Originally the villa of Prince Li of the Qing Dynasty, it was converted into Lejia Garden in the early years of the Republic of China. The garden consists of several structures, with rockeries built between courtyards to serve as barriers, creating enclosed landscapes — a rare gem of traditional Chinese garden design.…
Dayuan Garden is located west of the Old Summer Palace and is a municipal cultural heritage site under the third batch of protections by Beijing Municipality. In the early years of the Republic of China, warlord Wang Huaiqing built a villa on the former lake area of the ruins of the Old Summer Palace. The buildings and ponds are harmoniously arranged, making it a scenic and delightful garden landscape. …
Weiming Lake and the Yan Garden Architectural Complex were listed as Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level in 2001. Located on the campus of Peking University in Haidian District, Beijing, the site was originally the home of Yenching University, a prestigious modern academic institution. Yenching University built its campus around the historic “Shao Garden,” a famous Ming Dynasty garden, with construction starting in 1920 and completion in 1926. It stands as an outstanding example of...
Batch: Third Batch of Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing Location: Haidian District Protection Reason: The tomb of Prince Fu, the ninth son of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty, also known as the Tomb of the Ninth Prince. Key structures within the burial complex, such as the stone bridge, stele pavilion, ceremonial gate, and offering hall, are largely well-preserved. Prince Fu’s Tomb is located in Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District. The tomb faces east and...
Xishan National Forest Park is located in the Western Hills of Beijing’s western suburbs, spanning the districts of Haidian, Shijingshan, and Mentougou. Built upon the foundation of the Beijing Xishan Experimental Forest Farm, it covers a total area of 5,970 hectares and is an important part of the suburban scenic areas, as well as the nearest national forest park to downtown Beijing. Xishan National Forest Park is located…
Introduction to Badachu Park
Highlights Beijing Shooting Range Hall is located along the West Fifth Ring Road in Beijing, bordered by Xiangshan South Road to the south and the Cuiwei Mountain Range to the north. Covering a construction area of over 47,000 square meters, all qualification rounds and finals of the 11 shooting events at the Olympic Games were held here. Introduction The Beijing Shooting Range Hall is mainly divided into three functional areas: the Finals Hall, the Qualification…
Introduction Built between the fourth and eighth years of the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty (1439 AD), Fahai Temple was constructed on the site of the former Longquan Temple through funds raised by Li Tong, a favored eunuch of Emperor Yingzong of Ming. Emperor Yingzong bestowed upon it the imperial plaque reading: Fahai Chan Temple. "Fahai" means the vast and profound Dharma, likened to the ocean. The great value and essence of Fahai Temple lie in the well-preserved large-scale murals from the Ming Dynasty, located…
Highlights Located in the western suburbs of Beijing, east of the General Administration of Sport of China and the Cycling and Fencing Sports Management Center. The building covers an area of 33,290 square meters, with a capacity of 6,000 spectators. The track is 250 meters in circumference, and all cycling events of the 2008 Olympic Games were held here. Introduction The giant dome of the velodrome is…
Centered around the Cinderella Castle from Grimm's Fairy Tales, a beautiful statue of Cinderella stands gracefully in the artificial lake in front of the castle. The European-style ancient castle, the maiden statue, and the surrounding decorations featuring fairy tale characters such as Pinocchio, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse blend together to create a wonderfully enchanting world. Shijingshan Amusement Park actively strives to provide visitors with...
Destination Introduction: Charity Temple is located on Tiantai Mountain in Shijingshan District. Perched atop the mountain, the temple is also known as Tiantai Temple. The exact founding date of Charity Temple is unknown, but research indicates that it had become a temple by the early Qing Dynasty at the latest. General Feng Yuxiang once lived in seclusion here, leaving behind many inscriptions on the surrounding rocks, such as “True Hardship” and “Diligence and Frugality Are Treasures,” all written in large characters.
Destination Introduction The Beijing Eunuch Culture Exhibition Hall (Tian Yi’s Tomb) is located in the western section of Moshikou Street in Shijingshan District. It is the tomb of Tian Yi, the Ming Dynasty’s Director of the Directorate of Ceremonial. Constructed in the 33rd year of the Wanli Emperor’s reign (1605), the tomb complex faces south and consists of the Xian De Shrine, the Shou Yu (tomb area), and the Ci Xiang Nunnery. Surrounded by a stone wall, the site covers an area of 6,000 square meters and houses the tomb of Tian Yi…
Beijing International Sculpture Park, located in the eastern part of Shijingshan along the western extension of Chang’an Avenue in Beijing, has a total planned area of 162 hectares. It is a national-level sculpture art and culture park. After two years of construction, it has become the largest sculpture-themed park in Beijing and a vivid illustration of the concept of the "People's Olympics."...
Destination Introduction Hope Park was built in September 1992, covering a total area of 9.8 hectares. It is located in the central area south of Xingshi Village and southwest of Xijicun in Badachu, Shijingshan District. This park is the first hundred-acre park in Shijingshan District, providing nearby residents in the Apple Garden area of western Beijing with a convenient place for rest and recreation. The park's architecture adopts a European style...
Destination Introduction Xianliang Temple Pagoda Complex is located at the foot of Hutou Peak on Cuiwei Mountain in Shijingshan District, about half a li south of Chang’an Temple in Badachu. The original Xianliang Temple was situated on Shuaifu Hutong outside Dong’anmen and was built in the 12th year of the Yongzheng reign (1734). The site of the temple was originally the residence of Yixi, the younger brother of Emperor Yongzheng, and was the Prince Yixi’s Mansion. After Yixi’s death, it was converted into a Buddhist temple. In the 12th year of the Qianlong reign (1747)...
Destination Introduction Meiping is located at the foot of Jiulong Mountain, by the Yongding River in Wangping Area, Mentougou District, covering an area of over 500 acres at an altitude of 326 meters, and is 35 kilometers from Beijing. It is a resort destination that combines mountain scenery with leisure activities. Meiping Home is a comprehensive venue integrating tourism, dining, accommodation, games and entertainment, sauna and bathing, singing and dancing...
Destination Introduction: Shuangquan Temple is located in Heishitou Township, Shijingshan District. It was renamed Xiangpan Temple during the Ming Dynasty. The exact time of the temple’s establishment is unknown, but it was built no later than the mid-Jin Dynasty. It earned its name due to the presence of two springs on the right side of the temple. A prayer pagoda was also built to the north of Shuangquan Temple. A few hundred meters away from the temple lies Shuangquan Bridge, which was renovated during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty and renamed Wan Shan Bridge...
Destination Introduction The Exhibition Hall of Quaternary Glacial Relics of China is located next to the Quaternary glacial bedrock glacial striation relics in Moshikou, Shijingshan District. It faces the Yongding River and is backed by Cuiwei Mountain. It is the world’s only museum dedicated to glacial relics to date. It officially opened in July 1992. The Quaternary glacial bedrock in Moshikou…