Four Seasons in a Corner of Beijing's Western Hills

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The surrounding tourist attractions are numerous, but most are managed in a park style: such as Xiangshan Park, Wofo Temple, the Botanical Garden, Dajue Temple, Fenghuangling, Yangtaishan, Jiufeng, etc. This place is an open wild mountain area suitable for hiking enthusiasts and nearby villagers to exercise.

2022 Spring Snow

This place is located near Huanshan Village, Taizhouwu, Wenquan Town, Haidian District, Beijing. It's very convenient to take bus 330/346 from the Summer Palace. Go to Hangcai Avenue, take the fire road upward, and there are several routes depending on your preference: 1. Shortest route—descend from Baijiatuan, taking about 1 hour; 2. Longest route—go to Sikeshu, then head to Wangjinglou, then on to Badachu, taking about 6 hours; 3. To Sikeshu and then down towards the Botanical Garden, taking about 2 hours; 4. To Sikeshu, then turn towards Wangjinglou-Wenquan direction and down, taking about 4 hours.

View of western Beijing from Sikeshu Observation Deck

Viewing the TV tower from Sikeshu platform

Picture-in-picture --- Yuquanshan Pagoda

The Olympic Tower can also be seen in the distance

China Zun and the Olympic Tower appear together

View of the east from Jiayuan summit

A cyclist rests and enjoys the view

Eye of the storm in a whirlwind

Overlooking the Western Hills --- Western Hills Gallery

On a clear day, China Zun is clearly visible in the distance

Golden autumn ginkgo forest --- Gaolizhang Village --- childlike fun

A touch of red in the ginkgo forest