Beigong National Forest Park

　　Beijing Beigong National Forest Park, located in the mountainous area of the northwest part of Fengtai District, Beijing, is 20 kilometers from the city center. It is a hilly natural scenic area. The park is named after its historical role as an imperial resting place. Established in October 2002, it was officially approved as a national forest park by the State Forestry Administration in December 2005. Covering a total area of 9.145 square kilometers, the park consists of three major scenic areas—the eastern, western, and central sections—as well as two groups of supporting facilities, Beigong Mountain Villa and Mingsheng Building, totaling nearly 10,000 square meters. The park features 12 cultural landscapes such as pavilions, corridors, towers, and pagodas, along with 15 scenic spots including Fangze Stream, Little Jiangnan, Maple Forest Road, and Birch Valley. With 3,000 acres of landscaped greenery, 21 high-quality tree species totaling 36,000 trees, over 30 types of wildflowers covering more than 50,000 square meters, and a total of 253 plant species, the park has become a highlight of ecological development in western Beijing.

　　　The park is situated in the western suburbs of Beijing, within the shallow mountainous area of northwestern Fengtai District, covering an area of 914.5 hectares. It is the largest and closest national forest park to the city center.
　　The park features undulating terrain, staggered peaks, deep valleys, lush forests, harmonious water and mountain views, and a vibrant soundscape of birds and flowers. Its main peak, Langpo Top, stands tall and majestic at an elevation of 349.8 meters. To the east lies the Lugou Bridge, to the west connects Qianling Mountain, to the south adjoins the Aerospace City, and to the north borders Jietai Temple. It is a tourist destination where “one can gaze at the Big Dipper in the sky and enjoy Beigong on the ground.” The park spans 9.145 square kilometers, comprising three major scenic areas—the eastern, western, and central sections—as well as two groups of supporting facilities, Beigong Mountain Villa and Mingsheng Building, totaling nearly 10,000 square meters. The park features 12 cultural landscapes such as pavilions, corridors, towers, and pagodas, along with 15 scenic spots including Fangze Stream, Little Jiangnan, Maple Forest Road, and Birch Valley. With 3,000 acres of landscaped greenery, 21 high-quality tree species totaling 36,000 trees, over 30 types of wildflowers covering more than 50,000 square meters, and a total of 253 plant species, the park has become a highlight of ecological development in western Beijing.
　　The park is divided into ten functional zones: tourism and sightseeing, hiking and fitness, fruit picking and fishing, countryside flower appreciation, rare species viewing, forest bathing, colorful foliage appreciation, leisure and entertainment, conference and dining, and comprehensive services. Within the park, there is the colorful Maple Forest Road, the splendid perennial flower garden, the renowned Jingxi Divine Spring, the Jiuzhai-style Fangze Stream, the exquisitely crafted Huizhou-style Mingsheng Building; the poetic Little Jiangnan, the sunset-red Yanxia Ridge, the winding Xinglong Valley, the refreshing forest bath, the ancient stone bridge built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the grand Beigong Mountain Villa; the tombs of the Two Princes from the Yongzheng era, the vigorous Qinglong Ridge, the vibrant Lan Cui Platform, and the legendary Wolong Mountain; the panoramic Langpo Top, the dramatic earthquake fault zone with cliffs and precipices, the pagoda-like Zijingshan, the wildlife-filled Pet Playground, the maze-like Jingu Valley, and the flowery Xinghua Slope; the uniquely shaped Banxia Pavilion, Lanzhu Pavilion, Shuangxiu Pavilion, Shuxin Pavilion, Wangjing Pavilion, Shangyue Pavilion, Changchun Pavilion, Ganlu Pavilion, and Xuanhui Pagoda; the “Dragon-shaped Water System” with cascading waterfalls, misty sprays, small bridges over flowing streams, and a vast lake; the intricately designed arched, serpentine, and fan-shaped corridors, as well as Rainbow Bridge, Lianxin Bridge, Jade Belt Bridge, and Single-Arch Bridge. Each attraction offers a distinctive charm, showcasing a landscape where spring brings flowers, summer offers shade, autumn bears fruit, and winter remains green—lush mountains, clear waters, expansive forests, unique scenery, serene valleys, beautiful springs, and a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
　　Beigong National Forest Park can be described as having magnificent natural landscapes, unique cultural attractions, and exquisite garden artistry. Beigong National Forest Park

　　　　The central Langpo Top main scenic area includes eight peaks: Langpo Top, Wolong Mountain, Zijin Mountain, Jinji Zuǐ, Xinghua Slope, Yanxia Ridge, Zhenshan Ridge, and Lanzhu Platform, with the main peak Langpo Top reaching an elevation of 348 meters. The majestic mountain vistas, vast beautiful scenery, enticing springs and lakes, verdant grass and blue skies, and refreshing natural oxygen bar blend together; featuring both the charm of antique architecture and the diversity of modern structures. The park boasts unique mountains, expansive forests, beautiful waters, and lovely springs. Pavilion after pavilion, with their varied rooflines, compete in beauty; garden-style observation decks offer panoramic views of Beijing’s landscape, scenic beauty, hilly terrain, and village layouts. The main peak Langpo Top, steep and towering, was once a volcanic birthplace and an earthquake fault zone. The park’s “People’s Congress Forest,” “Friendship Forest,” and “China-Korea Forest” display diverse forms; scenic forests, special-use forests, and economic forests abound, forming rolling green waves; the Hundred Birds Garden, Hundred Fruits Garden, and Hundred Flowers Garden are alive with birdsong, vibrant fruits, and unique features; the Jade Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, and ancient stone bridge are ingeniously crafted; vehicle paths, walking trails, and hiking routes twist and turn through the mountains; mountain spring water, rocky spring water, and clear lake water flow gently, sweet to the taste and clear enough to mirror one’s face; various leisure and picking areas delight the eye; Little Jiangnan, Lingyun Pavilion, Lanzhu Platform, Banxia Pavilion, Caiyun Dian, Yanxia Ridge, Zijingshan, Fangze Stream, Xinghua Village, Xinglong Valley, and Birch Valley all boast beautiful natural scenery; the antique-style Beigong Mountain Villa and Mingsheng Building, nestled by the mountains and water, shaded by forests, provide an elegant environment ideal for vacationing, entertainment, and tea tasting. The park integrates eco-tourism, sightseeing and picking, fishing and sightseeing, scientific research, teaching practice, and leisure activities, showcasing a garden landscape of “spring flowers, summer shade, autumn fruits, and winter greenery,” and has become another major red leaf viewing area in Beijing after Fragrant Hills and Badachu, especially in autumn.
　　The eastern Ying Mountain scenic area features undulating terrain with plains, valleys, steep slopes, cliffs, and peaks interwoven naturally, creating “one cliff, two plains, six peaks, and seven valleys,” making it an ideal spot for orienteering sports in the capital. The western Jile Peak scenic area, revered since the Liao and Jin dynasties as a sacred site for Confucianism and Taoism in the capital, offers a commanding view of the vast mountains and the boundless sky, giving visitors a transcendent feeling of unity with nature, and holds high value for both appreciation and research.
　　The park integrates eco-tourism, sightseeing and picking, fishing and sightseeing, scientific research, teaching practice, and leisure activities, showcasing a garden landscape of “spring flowers, summer shade, autumn fruits, and winter greenery,” and has become another major red leaf viewing area in Beijing after Fragrant Hills and Badachu, especially in autumn. The eastern Ying Mountain scenic area features undulating terrain with plains, valleys, steep slopes, cliffs, and peaks interwoven naturally, creating “one cliff, two plains, six peaks, and seven valleys,” making it an ideal spot for orienteering sports in the capital.
　　The western Jile Peak scenic area, revered since the Liao and Jin dynasties as a sacred site for Confucianism and Taoism in the capital, offers a commanding view of the vast mountains and the boundless sky, giving visitors a transcendent feeling of unity with nature, and holds high value for both appreciation and research.