[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Beijing Xishan National Forest Park (Updated Feb)

👉Beijing Xishan National Forest Park is located in Xiaoxishan, western Beijing, spanning Haidian, Shijingshan, and Mentougou districts, with a total area of 5,970 hectares. 📍The trees are all man-made forests planted after liberation, with the main species being oil pine, Chinese juniper, black locust, and smoke tree. 🌈Autumn is the most beautiful season here, and the easiest to photograph. 1️⃣The ginkgo trees here are among the first to turn completely yellow. The ginkgo trees here were planted at different times, and are generally low or people can stand next to the branches of the ginkgo trees, so you can take photos of people surrounded by golden ginkgo trees. 2️⃣For long shots, you can use smoke trees, which have a more beautiful and fuller shape.

West Mountain National Forest Park is an ideal place to climb and enjoy the fall in the suburbs of Beijing. With a great view, fewer people, and beautiful scenery, West Mountain is the perfect alternative to Xiangshan! Every late fall, I climb West Mountain to enjoy the red leaves, so I know the scenic area well. To be honest, the highest peak of West Mountain, Guixiao Stone, is a bit difficult to climb, but fortunately, you don't have to reach the top to enjoy the fall scenery. In my opinion, the best places to enjoy the fall in West Mountain are the following three places: 📍Banshan Pavilion: Located halfway up the mountain on the way to Guixiao Stone, it is not difficult to climb. It is a resting place and supply station for climbing the main peak, as well as a viewing point with a wide view and great scenery, overlooking the panoramic view of Beijing. 📍Red Leaf Ridge: Continue from Banshan Pavilion to Guixiao Stone, and you will reach Red Leaf Ridge. Here, there are many colorful trees such as yellow oak, making it the best place to enjoy the red leaves in West Mountain. While climbing, you can look back and take pictures of Banshan Pavilion, Yufeng Tower of Yuquan Mountain, and the Central TV Tower surrounded by red leaves. Most of the pictures in this article were taken in this area. 📍Huaxi: Located upstream of the waterfall at the park entrance, it is a 480-meter-long natural canyon. The scenic area uses the original canyon terrain to carefully stack stones, water, and trees to create a beautiful forest environment with fresh air. In summer, Huaxi is a great place to play in the water and cool off. In late fall, the colorful trees in the canyon change color, creating a beautiful ecological picture with the rocks and water. These photos were taken on November 4. As the temperature drops, early winter has quietly arrived in Beijing, and this year's red leaf viewing season has come to an end. Want to go to West Mountain to take pictures of Beijing surrounded by red leaves? Let's wait for the next colorful fall together!

Beijing Xishan National Forest Park is located in Xiaoxishan, west of Beijing, near the West Fifth Ring Road. It was built on the basis of the Beijing Xishan Experimental Forest Farm and is the closest national forest park to downtown Beijing. Xishan Forest Park has three trails. The first is a 3,000-meter-long mountain trail with more than 1,800 steps. The second is a 3,500-meter-long forest trail with a gentle slope and few steps. The third is a 5,000-meter-long fitness trail with a flat road and few visitors. 📍Address: Minzhuang Road, Haidian District, Beijing 💰Ticket price: CNY 10 per person. Free for children under 1.2 meters and seniors. 🕙Opening hours: March 15–November 15, 7:00–18:00 Quiet hours: 21:00 November 16–March 14, 8:00–17:00 Quiet hours: 20:00 🚉Transportation: Drive to the east gate of Xishan National Forest Park. Parking fee: CNY 8 per hour. 🚃Public transportation: Take Metro Line 6 to Haidian Wuluju Station, Exit A, and take Bus 505 or 698 for about 40 minutes (13 stops). Get off at Nanshatan and walk 460 meters. 🗓Itinerary: 🏋🏻Route 1⃣: ❤️Mountain Trail Mainly steps. East Gate ➡️ Huaxi Banshan Pavilion ➡️ Hongyeling ➡️ Guixiaoshi. The shortest route, but difficult. Suitable for those who want to exercise. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Route 2⃣: 💚Forest Trail Moderate difficulty. East Gate ➡️ Huaxi ➡️ Forest Stage ➡️ Nature Observation Trail ➡️ Kuaihuolin ➡️ Guixiaoshi. Suitable for families with children. 🧘‍♂️Route 3⃣: 💗Fitness Trail Relatively easy. East Gate ➡️ Ziwei Garden ➡️ Plum Garden ➡️ Shuanghuai ➡️ Hongye Grand Canyon ➡️ Guixiaoshi. No steps. Suitable for seniors and children. 🚁Route ④: Night View 🆚 Drive directly to Guixiaoshi. 📝Tips: Families with children can take the green route up and the blue route down. The blue route has no steps and is easier. The whole trip takes 4–5 hours.

Beijing Xishan National Forest Park is a place full of natural charm and tranquility, where every visit feels like a spiritual journey. As you enter the park, you're immediately surrounded by lush greenery. Tall trees reach for the sky, like loyal guardians of the land. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating golden beams that drape the forest in a mysterious veil. Walking along the winding paths, the ground is covered with fallen leaves and pebbles, each step a reminder of nature's simplicity. Wildflowers sway gently in the breeze, releasing a faint fragrance. Butterflies dance among the flowers, and bees buzz busily, creating a vibrant scene. As you venture deeper into the park, the sound of flowing water greets you. Following the sound, a crystal-clear stream comes into view. The water flows joyfully, splashing against rocks and creating white waves. Crouching down to touch the water, the cool sensation spreads through your body, cleansing your soul. Reaching the mountaintop, the view opens up. Distant mountains stretch endlessly, blending with the blue sky and white clouds. Looking down, the park's beauty unfolds: green forests, winding paths, and clear streams form a picturesque landscape. Here, you can breathe in fresh air and feel the greatness and wonder of nature. Beijing Xishan National Forest Park is not just a natural wonder but a place for relaxation and nourishment. Here, we can escape the city's hustle and bustle, return to nature, and find inner peace. It's a haven for weary souls and a bridge to nature. Every visit is a reflection on life and a pursuit of beauty.

🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 🚗 Navigation: Xishan National Forest Park East Gate (parking available) If taking the subway, we recommend entering from the South Gate. No parking is available, but it is less crowded (you can park a few cars on the curb). ⛰️ The trail is 1,800 meters long and takes about 1.5 hours to climb. You can take a break at the highest point, Guixiao Stone, and enjoy some delicious blueberry sugar-coated haws 🤤 On a clear day, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. 🗺️ The map is on the last page. Just follow the trail. The red leaves are beautiful on the way down from Guixiao Stone to the East Gate.

🌿"The cicadas chirp in the forest, the birds sing in the mountains, and the mountains are even more secluded." 🌿Stepping into Xishan Forest Park is like stepping into a landscape painting. The mountains rise and fall, like the backbone of the earth; the trees are shaded, like the waves of the green ocean, and the fresh air instantly calms the mind. 🌈The strongest guide to visiting Beijing Xishan Forest Park‼️‼️！ Use the pits I've stepped on to help you avoid thunder＼(`Δ’)／ ✅Xishan National Forest Park 🎫Ticket: 10r, free for children under 1.2 meters, available for purchase on-site or online 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to the East Gate, parking lot 8r per hour 🌟🌟🌟Misty Secret Realm 【Huaxi】A few hundred meters after entering the gate, no matter which route you choose, it will start from here. The wooden plank road corridor and small waterfall are very photogenic, with plenty of fog and few people. 🔴Route 1️⃣: Red - Hiking Trail Mainly stairs, East Gate---Huaxi---Half Mountain Pavilion---Red Leaf Ridge---Ghost Laughing Stone, the shortest route, but also the most difficult, suitable for people with good physical strength who want to hike and exercise. The most difficult part is the road from Half Mountain Pavilion to Ghost Laughing Stone, all stairs, with some steep sections. 🟢Route 2️⃣: Green - Forest Trail Moderate difficulty, East Gate---Huaxi---Forest Grand Stage---Nature Observation Trail---Happy Forest, suitable for families with children. There is a children's entertainment area near the Forest Grand Stage, and you can also observe various plants. You can also go from the Nature Observation Trail---Ghost Laughing Stone, this part is also stairs, overlapping with the red route. 🔵Route 3️⃣: Blue - Fitness Trail Relatively easy, East Gate---Purple Bauhinia Garden---Plum Garden---Double Locust---Red Leaf Grand Canyon---Ghost Laughing Stone, no stairs throughout, open-air road, suitable for families with children and strollers. The disadvantage is that there is no unique scenery on the road. 🟡Route 4️⃣: Night Photography - Drive directly to Ghost Laughing Stone Drive directly to the back mountain, locate and search for 【Ghost Laughing Stone Parking Lot Barbecue】, there are several parking lots opened by villagers, 🅿️20 per car unlimited time, from here it takes 20-30 minutes to climb to Ghost Laughing Stone, no stairs. 🌟🌟🌟Recommended Loop 🌸For those with good physical strength and climbing experience, it is recommended to go up the green mountain and down the red mountain. I feel that going down the stairs is not so tiring; however, going down the stairs can hurt your knees, so you can also go up the red mountain and down the green mountain, about 10 kilometers, the whole journey takes 4-5 hours. 🌸For a relaxed parent-child trip, you can go green to the Nature Observation Trail and back, experience nature, the whole journey takes 2-3 hours. 🌸If you want to take your child climbing, you can choose to go up the green mountain and down the blue mountain. There are no stairs going down, which is easier, the whole journey takes 4-5 hours. 🚗How to get there: Public transportation: Take bus 318, 360, or 505 to Nanhetan Station and walk to the park. Self-driving: Navigate to Beijing Xishan Forest Park, there is a parking lot in the park.

⚠️No need to leave Beijing, accessible by bus. 📍Xishan Forest Park 10r (FREE after 6pm) 🚘Transportation: Take bus 61 and get off at the park. It's a 2-minute walk from the bus stop. You can also drive there. Parking is available at the east gate. ✅Check-in points: 【Huaxi】There is a water mist similar to that in the botanical garden and cherry ditch. You can play in the water in the second half. 【Ghost Laughing Stone】You can overlook Beijing. There are many routes up the mountain, you can choose your own. Here are three routes. 💥dian route 1️⃣Route: Red - Mountain Climbing Trail (Length 3000m) Mainly stairs, east gate waterfall Huaxi Banshanting Hongye Ridge Ghost Laughing Stone The shortest route to Ghost Laughing Stone, the trail is mainly stairs, some of which are steep, which is a test of perseverance, suitable for people with good physical strength. 2️⃣Route: Green - Forest Trail (Length 3500m) East Gate Huaxi Forest Stage Nature Observation Path → Happy Forest → | Ghost Laughing Stone The trail is mainly under the forest, and there are many children's entertainment facilities at the Forest Stage. 3️⃣Route: Blue - Fitness Trail (Length 5000m) East Gate Ziwei Garden Meiyuan Shuanghuai Hongye Grand Canyon "Ghost Laughing Stone"

🌞 Scorching summer, looking for a cool and fun place to go? Last week, I accidentally discovered this route with few people and good shade, very suitable for a walk or family hike. On a whim, if you don't want to go too far, then go to Xishan Forest Park, with forest trails and streams, and direct bus access! Super friendly for the elderly and children~ . 🌲 Forest trails, summer cooling In the summer, Xishan Forest Park is a cool oasis. We chose a route with excellent shade, full of tree cover, even under the scorching sun, you can feel bursts of coolness. . 👣 Route recommendation (see the last picture for the route map) 1. Starting point: East Gate of Xishan 2. Passing by: Huaxi, Forest Handicraft Workshop, Guxiang Road, East Tea Shed, Red Leaf Grand Canyon 3. End point: Red Leaf Grand Canyon, if you don't want to go too far, you can stop at the Forest Handicraft Workshop or Guxiang Road, the flat road is very comfortable . 🌿 Route highlights 1. Huaxi: You can see it shortly after entering the park, with mist lingering, as if in a fairyland, it is an excellent place for taking photos. 2. Forest Handicraft Workshop: There are play facilities suitable for children, such as swings and slides; also very suitable for resting. 3. Lion's Den: Take a short break and enjoy the tranquility of nature. 4. Red Leaf Grand Canyon: The view is good, it should look even better in autumn. . 🍦 Supply stations and convenient facilities There are supply stations near each attraction where you can buy water and snacks. . 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tips 1. The streams and waterfalls here are artificial!! The water is turned off around 16:30, after which there will be no water~~ 2. From the Forest Handicraft Workshop to Guxiang Road, you can walk on the wooden plank road in the forest or on the road. The wooden plank road is as shown in picture 1, very comfortable, but there is a small ascent at the back. 3. Although it is shaded, you still need sunscreen and insect repellent spray. 4. It is recommended to prepare some simple picnic food to enjoy the time in the forest. 5. When entering the park, you can first look at the map (last picture), you can choose different routes for family outings, leisure hiking, etc., each route has different scenery, you can take a loop back.

Just inside the city‼️ Time should be wasted in such places A healing 'little forest' suitable for removing the office smell on weekends 🏞️ Must-visit spots: ✅ Gate area waterfall: The Beijing version of the 'Xiao Huangguoshu' waterfall group ✅ Water mist forest: Same water mist as the botanical garden's Cherry Valley, open in one session each in the morning and afternoon ✅ Ghost Laughing Stone: Offers an overlook of the entire Beijing, with an unbeatable night view ⛰️ There are multiple trails to reach the highest peak, Ghost Laughing Stone (473 meters above sea level) 👉 Recommended route for climbing: less stairs, time-saving, and less strenuous East Gate ➡️ Gate area waterfall ➡️ Flower Stream ➡️ Forest Grand Stage ➡️ Nature Observation Path ➡️ Ghost Laughing Stone The final section to Ghost Laughing Stone is all stair trails, which are quite strenuous, so prepare 2-3 bottles of water. There is a supply station on the platform layer of Ghost Laughing Stone, with ice water available, priced at 5-6r Xishan National Forest Park 🎫｜Ticket: 10r 🕐｜Opening hours: 🅿️｜Parking: There is a paid parking lot at the East Gate, 8r/hour 🚌｜Bus: Get off at the subway 'Haidian Wuluju' or 'Chedaogou', transfer to bus 61/360 fast/505/698, get off at Nanhetan Station and walk for 7 minutes

Located on the bustling edge of Beijing's city center, Haidian District's Baiwangshan Forest Park attracts countless families with its unique charm of being close to nature. Not only is it a stone's throw from the urban area, but it's also a place where you can often encounter leisurely squirrels, bringing endless fun to the children. Xishan National Forest Park, as a zero-difficulty barrier-free recreational destination, is even equipped with facilities designed for strollers, allowing every family to roam freely and easily. Fragrant Hills Park is a paradise for parent-child activities, with some little-known parent-child activities hidden on its homepage. While playing, children may also encounter those cute squirrels, creating a harmonious scene. Shijingshan District's Badachu Park, with its toboggan as the main attraction, offers visitors a different kind of fun. The peach blossom forest in the Lao Shan City Leisure Park is a paradise for hikers, just 10 minutes away. The blooming peach blossom forest seems like a gift from spring, intoxicating visitors. Although the Jietai Temple Countryside Park is simple and easy to navigate, the presence of a large slide adds more fun to the visit. The ancient Jingxi Trail is suitable for a driving exploration, where you can feed lambs along the way and experience the pastoral life. The trails of Nangang Village and Wangping Village, connecting the Nangang Village Committee, are filled with the tranquility of the countryside with every step. The Fengcun trail winds and twists like a green ribbon through the lush woods, while the serenity of Baolin Temple offers a moment of peace amidst the hustle and bustle. In Huairou District, the Water Great Wall is complemented by mountain flowers and the ancient Great Wall, forming a magnificent picture. The Zhuangdaokou Great Wall witnesses the vicissitudes of history, while the Yaotaiyu Ancient Castle tells the stories of the years. The peaceful rural life of Shangwangyu Village is undoubtedly a journey back to nature. Each place has its unique charm, whether it's city parks or rural paths, all are telling the story of Beijing's diversity and the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature in their own ways.

Hiking along the fantastic rock peaks while appreciating the serene vibes of Xishan National Forest Park. Coming here was unplanned, so I was in my heels, but that didn't stop us from discovering and exploring the scenic beauty of this park. They said trees lose their colors in winter, which is kinda melancholic, but for me, naked trees adorned with the snow. The dazzling ice snow in the lake made the place more pristine. Beijing Xishan National Park is located in Xiaoxi Mountain, near Haidian District of Beijing. Passport is very important when exploring Beijing, so always bring your passport with you. #trip #beijingtrip #nationalpark

Xishan, Beijing, is a branch of Taihang Mountain. It was called the first of Taihang Mountain and is also known as Xiaoqingliang Mountain. Like a smashing sigh, the city is far from the West. Therefore, the ancients called it "the right arm of the gods." Beijing is surrounded by mountains and the sunset to Xishan can be said to be chasing the pace of the setting sun. Drive by the mountains between the Xishan Mountains. In the clear weather, the layers of clouds are layered in the sun in the sun and the golden edges are set. The mountain is transformed from gray to silhouette. Even the trunks without leaves in winter have a taste in the setting sun. The small stream that dried up in the winter, quietly reflected the splendour of the sunset, and suddenly thought that it was in the sky. When watching the sunset in Xishan, it is a special event and a particularly beautiful memory.