Lingshan · Baihua Mountain
An alpine zone on the border of Mentougou and Fangshan: Lingshan's main peak at 2,303 m is the 'Roof of Beijing'; from June to September the alpine meadows roll in green waves, and the windy, chilly summit calls for a jacket
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day (scenic areas open seasonally)
- Ticket
- Lingshan approx. CNY 30
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
An alpine zone on the border of Mentougou and Fangshan: Lingshan's main peak at 2,303 m is the 'Roof of Beijing'; from June to September the alpine meadows roll in green waves, and the windy, chilly summit calls for a jacket. Baihua Mountain's main peak rises to nearly 2,000 m and has long been known as a natural botanical garden of North China; in summer boardwalks lead straight to the flower meadows, when wildflowers carpet the ground in the most beautiful season of the year. Both scenic areas open seasonally (closed in winter for conservation), mainly reachable by self-drive, ideal for summer hiking to escape the heat.
Getting there: mainly by self-drive
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