Hiking is a great way to exercise and enjoy beautiful scenery. However, popular hiking destinations like Mount Ling, Miaofeng Mountain, and Baihua Mountain can be crowded. So, what are some lesser-known, scenic hiking spots in Beijing? Check out the details below.
1、Bada Chu Park
Bada Chu Park is located at the southern foot of the Western Hills scenic area in Beijing. It has a gentle slope and many attractions along the way, making it one of the most suitable places for family hiking. You can choose to take the cable car or slide down the mountain. Highly recommend the slide, it’s very exciting.
Hiking options: There are wooden boardwalks, stone paths, and mountain trails. It takes about 1.5-2 hours to reach the top. If you get tired, there is a cable car to help you.
Adult ticket: 10 yuan
Address: No. 3, Bada Chu Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing
Transportation: Take bus 389 to Bada Chu bus stop and walk 113 meters.
2、Baiwang Mountain Forest Park
Baiwang Mountain Forest Park is located 3 kilometers north of the Summer Palace in Beijing. It’s the closest forest park to the city. It’s relatively easy to climb, with gentle steps. If you haven’t exercised much, you can come here for a taste.
Hiking route: Enter from the east gate, Highway 1 has wooden chairs for rest.
You can enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top of the mountain.
Full price ticket: 6 yuan
Address: No. 19, Heishan Hu North Entrance, Haidian District, Beijing
Transportation: Subway Line 16 to Malianwa Station / Bus 394, 584, 328
3、Western Hills National Forest Park
This is a comprehensive natural “museum” with flowers, birds, trees, and water. It’s a natural habitat for plants and animals, a paradise for birds. It’s the perfect choice for clearing your lungs, relaxing your eyes, and hiking.
Three hiking trails: Hiking trail, Forest trail, Fitness trail
The hiking trail is the shortest.
Peak season opening hours: 7:00 to 18:00 daily. It is recommended that visitors plan their time reasonably and avoid peak hours.
Address: 100 meters west of the intersection of Minzhuang Road and Xiangshan South Road
Full price ticket: 10 yuan per person
4、Shilin Gorge
Shilin Gorge Scenic Area is located in Huangsongyu Township, Pinggu District, Beijing. It consists of winding, deep Shilin Gorge and four groups of towering and beautiful Shilin peaks. Climbing here, you can not only ascend the glass viewing platform over 400 meters above the cliff, but also see colorful pools of different colors, waterfalls cascading from the cliffs…
Adult ticket: 68 yuan (excluding viewing platform)
Address: No. 73, Diaowo Village, Huangsongyu Township, Pinggu District, Beijing
Transportation: Take Ping 25 bus to Shilin Gorge bus stop and walk 1.2 kilometers.
5、Shenglianshan Scenic Area
Shenglianshan is located in the rugged mountains northwest of Fangshan District, 90 kilometers from the capital, with an altitude of 938 meters. It’s relatively difficult to climb, with steep terrain. There are attractions such as Shengshui Cave, Laozi Statue, and Xiaoyao Valley… Of course, if you don’t want to climb, you can choose to take the cable car to overlook the stunning scenery at the bottom of the valley, which is also a unique experience.
Ticket: 60 yuan
Address: Liulin Shui Village, Shijiaying Township, Fangshan District, Beijing
Transportation: Take bus F24 to Shenglianshan bus stop and walk 87 meters.
6、Yunmong Mountain Scenic Area
Yunmong Mountain Scenic Area is located in Shicheng Town, Miyun District. The mountains are towering, with many unique peaks and rocks, waterfalls and streams abound, and the natural scenery is extremely beautiful, known as the “Little Huangshan in the North”. After reaching the top, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Miyun Reservoir.
Ticket: Discounted price 78 yuan
Address: Yunmong Mountain Scenic Area, Shicheng Village, Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Beijing
Transportation: Self-driving: Jingcheng Expressway – Miyun Exit 16 – Shunmi Road – Miguan Road – Yunmong Mountain Scenic Area
7、Yexianta Scenic Area
Yexianta Tourism Scenic Area is located in the northeast of Miyun District, leaning against Mount Ye in the north and facing Chaobai II Water in the south. The scenery is beautiful. The Yexian Pagoda built in the eighth year of Chongxi (1039 AD) of the Liao Dynasty, is one of the Eight Views of Yanjing. There are the China Dragon Inkstone with a Guinness World Record, the largest Wanfo Temple in the country, Puzhao Temple, Sanshen Cave, Sari Pagoda and other landscapes.
The mountain road is winding, driving experience up.
Address: Tanying Village, Tanying Township, Miyun District
Driving: About 84 kilometers
Driving route: Exit 16 of Jingcheng Expressway, drive north along National Highway 101 to the Great Wall roundabout.
Hiking route: Enter the scenic area, you can take the cable car on the right, and hike on the left.
Highlights of the scenic area: Mountain roller coaster ten cable cars
Ticket purchase: You can buy discount tickets directly by searching for the scenic area name on Meituan.
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