[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Lingshan (Updated Oct)

【Breaking news! The "Wildlife Theater" at Beijing's highest altitude: squirrels stealing the spotlight, brown eared pheasants flashing by, and hiking to encounter a sea of clouds wonderland!】 When I raised my camera at the 2303-meter peak of Lingshan, a red-bellied squirrel suddenly darted out from the pine branches, precisely catching the bread crumb I dropped from my hand. Turning around, I caught a glimpse of a brown figure flashing through the bushes—the nationally first-class protected brown eared pheasant! This "Mount Everest of western Beijing," hidden deep in Mentougou’s mountains, is not only the highest natural scenic area in Beijing but also a living wildlife museum: in the early morning, you can hear the rustling of muntjacs stepping on fallen leaves; in the evening, you might encounter wild boars on narrow paths; even the air is filled with the mixed fragrance of pine needles and wildflowers.

Lingshan Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Mentougou, Beijing, 122 km from Beijing. The main peak is 2,303 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in Beijing. It is higher than famous mountains such as Lushan, Taishan, and Huangshan. From the top of Lingshan, you can enjoy the sea of clouds, sunrise, flowers, and forest waves. It is very pleasant. As the saying goes, "When you reach the top, you can see all the mountains." The climate here is unique. In winter, the snow valley is covered with ice. In spring, the flowers bloom. In summer, the green fields are lush. In autumn, the wild fruits are abundant. The 3,000 mu of meadows and 5,000 mu of forests in Lingshan bring you a green world, allowing you to return to nature, enjoy nature, broaden your horizons, cultivate your mind, and communicate with nature. The summer temperature in Lingshan is 12°C lower than in Beijing. When it is hot and unbearable, it is a cool world here. The beautiful scenery makes people linger and forget to return. It is the best tourist resort. 🚩[Location]: Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing, about 120 km from the city center. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to drive from the West Second Ring Road to the Lingshan parking lot without traffic jams. The opening of the Beijing-Wu Expressway has greatly shortened the time to Mentougou. 📍[Navigation]: Navigate to "Lingshan Scenic Area Training Center" on Amap. 🚗[Parking]: [Important] Many guides suggest parking in Jiangshuihe Village and then walking there. In fact, you can drive directly to the entrance of the scenic area, and there are plenty of parking spaces! There is also a parking area in front of the cableway station! 💵[Tickets]: Abandoned scenic area, no tickets. ⛳️[Route]: There are two forks at the entrance of the scenic area. Route 1: Go left, cross a gravel area, and climb a section of a narrow path. It is difficult to walk, but the view is better, and more people take this route. Route 2: Go right, which is the abandoned ticket gate and cableway station of the scenic area. The whole journey is stone steps, relatively gentle, and the experience is relatively friendly. The two routes meet at the mountainside meadow belt, and then the route merges into one. 🎯[Difficulty]: The total climb is about 955 meters, and the round trip takes 5 hours (including about 1 hour for taking photos and playing along the way). Although Lingshan is relatively high, the journey is relatively long, and the slope is relatively gentle, which is suitable for beginners to challenge. 🗻[Attractions]: Main Peak: Climb to the top of Donglingshan and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the capital, experiencing the pride of "seeing all the mountains." Alpine Meadow: Stroll through the plateau meadow above 2,000 meters, with wildflowers in full bloom and cattle and sheep in groups, as if you are in a paradise. Ancient Great Wall Site: Visit the ancient Great Wall site, feel the weight of history, and listen to the whispers of the wind blowing through the bricks and stones. Strange Rocks: The strange rocks in the mountains are jagged and varied, inspiring infinite imagination. 📌[Safety]: Weather changes: The weather in the mountains is changeable. Please prepare windproof and rainproof clothing, and it is best to bring a raincoat. Hiking equipment: Wear suitable hiking shoes and bring enough water and food. Environmental awareness: Do not litter and protect the natural environment. Communication guarantee: The signal in the mountains may not be good. Ensure that your phone is fully charged, bring a power bank, and inform your family and friends of your itinerary at any time.

Lingshan Natural Scenic Area Beijing Lingshan, also known as East Lingshan, is the highest peak in Beijing. It is located in the mountainous area in the northwest of Mentougou District, bordering Zhuolu and Huailai counties in Hebei Province. Lingshan is 122 kilometers away from Beijing. Its peak is 2,303 meters above sea level and is known as the "roof" of Beijing. In the past, the only way to get to Lingshan was along National Highway 109. Since the opening of the Beijing-Weihai Expressway on July 1 this year, it only takes one hour to get to Lingshan, which is very convenient. Lingshan is a high mountain with a summer temperature about 10-12 degrees Celsius lower than that in the city. Even at this time of year, your hands will still be unbearably frozen if you ride a horse on the gentle slopes of Lingshan. The ruins of the ancient Great Wall can be seen on Lingshan Mountain, with stone walls and beacon towers still vaguely visible. The village at the foot of Lingshan Mountain is called Jiangshuihe Village. Although it has become a popular tourist destination now, one can still imagine the isolated life of the villagers here decades ago. Lingshan has the largest aerial meadow in North China, with an altitude of over 1,700 meters. The landform here is very similar to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and you can actually see yaks wandering on the meadows here. Because Lingshan is the highest peak in Beijing, you can see the sea of ​​clouds and the sunrise. Therefore, many mountaineering and hiking clubs organize outdoor enthusiasts to climb Lingshan Mountain at night. Twenty years ago, a mountaineering team was trapped in the mountains due to heavy snow. Mentougou mobilized all police forces to search for him and finally brought the man out.

Try your luck with the sea of clouds after the rain 🌟 Once again stepping on the Southwest Ling that once exhausted me ⛰️ After the opening of the Jingwei Expressway, the journey has become much shorter. Departed at 7:20, arrived at 9:30 In the morning, I saw the sea of clouds while camping at Southwest Ling Full of anticipation, but unfortunately, it was already foggy when entering the mountain Maybe the sea of clouds can be seen at the top ☁️ . Many trail running masters in the front team 🏃‍♂️ This time, I must not follow the front team closely like the first time Slow down and keep the pace to prevent being exhausted again The fog increased without decreasing, it cleared up for a while, then another wave of fog covered At the fork, the fog still didn't dissipate In the distance, the 'Black Forest' was a whiteboard 🌫️ . Fortunately, it cleared up for a while before reaching the 'Black Forest' The 'Black Forest' in the fog had a sense of life and death separation 🍀 A sea of colorful flowers, a silent black forest, dead wood on the ground, vitality underground 🌸 There were too many good spots in the sea of flowers, couldn't move my feet, a bit hard to leave . The scenery of Xiling is good, the second drawer must be pulled Much faster than the first summit, but the fog still didn't dissipate Checked in at the Mani pile and descended Looking back at Southwest Ling from the foot of the mountain, the top was shrouded in clouds and mist The probability of seeing the sea of clouds is higher if you climb at night or camp

Beiling Mountain Hiking Guide Beiling Mountain is located to the northwest of Beijing, on the boundary between Beijing's Mentougou and Hebei's Zhangjiakou. Summer and autumn are probably the best seasons for hiking. It's about 150km from the city center, requiring about 2.5 to 3 hours of travel. Admission is free FREE (ps: villagers charge a sanitation fee of 10 yuan/person). Hiking Route 1. Jiangshuihe Village Beiling Mountain: Drive straight into the village and up the mountain, you will see the Beiling Mountain parking lot, and the entrance is where a big sign says 'Yajiuchai Slope'. The whole journey is about 10km, with a total ascent of -500 meters and a total descent of 500 meters. Suitable for beginners or children with decent physical strength. 2. Total duration: About 7 hours (the mountain top is really too beautiful~ so comfortable~) Essential Items Mineral water, energy drinks, sandwiches, cucumbers, chocolate, and other ready-to-eat items. Sunglasses, sun protection clothing, windbreaker (the temperature on the mountain will be lower than in the city, it is recommended to check the weather before choosing a departure time). Trekking poles (recommended, they can help with support) Tissues, wet wipes, trash bags, power bank. Be sure to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. Precautions 1. Most of the hiking route is flat, but it also passes through some cliffs and precipices, so please pay attention to safety. 2. The weather is changeable, sometimes cloudy and sometimes sunny, so please carry rain gear with you and pay attention to sun protection. 3. During the climb, you will pass through some cliffs and precipices, so please pay attention to safety and do not climb dangerous areas. 4. The scenery is particularly beautiful. When you reach the top of the mountain, take a short break, lie down on the ground, with a slight breeze, the little flowers on the grass are swaying, and the clouds are also very beautiful. So please enjoy the hiking process!

If you climb to the top of Jingshan park, you’ll get to see some pretty cool sights! Only 2 yuan to get in!

After 4 exhausting hours of crawling and walking up, we finally got to the peak!!! 2303 metes!!! Not only does the path to the top look gorgeous and green, there are also herds of lovely cows and horses chilling on the angled pastures. On the way back we also discovered a herd of yaks!!! The best part was being lucky to travel to the mountain on a clear day. I had my binoculars with me, so I actually managed to look and see the downtown area, Wangjing Soho and Olympic Tower!! Imagine, all of those things are like 130km away from me and I could see them!!! The only unfortunate thing was that the cableway was abandoned and not available to public anymore... Great exercise for legs haha #lingshan #beijing

It's a gorgeous little village on the footsteps of the tallest mountain in Beijing!!! #lingshan #beijing

if you love mountains, it's a must-see!!! #lingshan #beijing