Park (Scenic Area) Introduction
Beijing Xishan National Forest Park (Changhua Scenic Area) is located in the Xiaoxishan area of western Beijing, part of the Taihang Mountain range, covering a total area of739.4hectares. The park is adjacent to the West Fifth Ring Road and is the closest national forest park to downtown Beijing. The dominant vegetation here is temperate summer-green broadleaf forest, with a total of517species belonging to90families. The diverse tree species and mixed forests in Xiaoxishan create distinct seasonal landscapes and beautiful forest scenery. The park’s entrance area covers approximately60mu, where skilled artisans have crafted a comprehensive landscape featuring waterfalls, cascades, streams, and lakes, making it the largest waterfall complex in the Beijing area. The park also hosts numerous historical relics, forming 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 to create a pleasant visiting experience that meets visitors’ growing needs for tourism, leisure, entertainment, and fitness.
Opening Hours:
From
3month15to11month15Day7:00 to18:00, Closing Time
From21:00
11month16to the following year3month14Day8:00 to17:00, Closing Time20:00
Ticket Prices:
Adult ticket:
yuan
Half-price ticket:10yuan
Half-price ticket:5yuan
Annual Pass:80yuan(Annual pass application period is from12month of the current year to2Month)
Transportation:
Public Transport: Currently, there are a total of8bus routes that reach the park entrance area, 318including:—(Line Xiangshan360Shijingshan),—(Xiangshan
360Xizhimen),—Express (Xiangshan505Beijing Zoo),—(Xiangquan Roundabout630Hangtianqiao West),—(South Gate of Beijing Botanical Garden698Laiguangying West Bridge East),—(Xiangshan714Chengnan Jiayuan North),—(Xiangshan112Fuchengmennei), Yuntong—(Lanlong Jiayuan962Shigezhuang),—(Xiangquan Roundabout
Sanjiadian Railway Station)
Self-driving and Tourist Buses—Route 1: North Third Ring Road—Yuanda Road—Xingshi Kou Road
Xishan National Forest Park—Route 2: North Fourth Ring Road—Minzhuang Road
Route 3: North Fifth Ring Road—Xiangshan Road—South Xiangshan Road—Xishan National Forest Park
Trail Overview:
Location:Trails are available throughout the park
Length:Total of27kilometers
Width:4meter-wide trails17kilometers
1.8meter-wide trails6kilometers
1.5meter-wide trails4kilometers
Slope: Average slope20°, maximum slope30°
Elevation: Highest elevation493meters (Ghost Smile Rock), lowest elevation80meters (park entrance area)
Surface material: Cement road17kilometers wooden-like plank walkways4kilometers wooden plank walkways3kilometers staircase paths3kilometers
Trail type:Suburban; loop
Trail facilities:
Service Station:3
Rest Seating:100
Public Toilets:5
Signage System:27
Parking Lot:1
Exercise Intensity:Due to the park's trail route options, it accommodates people with various exercise intensities.
Suitable For:The park offers trail routes suitable for all types of visitors.
Trail Routes:
Route 1: Gate Area Waterfall — Flower Stream — Octagonal Pavilion — Ghost Smile Rock — Happy Forest(Length:3000MFire Prevention Road:1500M Steps:1825steps)
Route 2::Gate Area Waterfall — Magnolia Garden — Huayang Pine — Octagonal Pavilion3500MFire Prevention Road:2000M Steps:1317steps)
Route 3: Gate Area Waterfall — Flower Stream — Twin Locust Trees — Red Leaf Canyon — Ghost Smile Rock — Happy Forest (5000M Fire Prevention Road:5000M)
Trail Features: Forest scenery, historical relics, views of the capital city
Best Seasons for Hiking: All seasons
Friendly Reminder::
1.Pay attention to forest fire prevention—no smoking allowed.
2.Bring enough drinking water to prevent dehydration and heatstroke.
3.Do not linger near dangerous cliffs for photos or other activities to avoid accidents.
4.When descending, control your pace and avoid walking too quickly to prevent accidents.
Phone:010—62720291