Baiwangshan Forest Park

Beijing Baiwangshan Forest Park

Situated three kilometers north of the Summer Palace in Hai Dian District, Baiwangshan Forest Park is the nearest forest parkland to Beijing. The park occupies an area of more than 130 hectares (320 acres), with some 95 percent covered by various plants and trees.

Ascend to the peak, looking down the earth from a distance, there is magnificent scenery. It is worth ascending and visiting. It has lush forest, vegetation coverage rate reaches as high as 95 percent, and negative oxygen ions is rich in air, known as the oxygen source of Beijing.

Each autumn the mountain is beautifully decorated with splendid red foliage. The common smoke tree is the main species, while the intoxicating red leaves on the torch trees resemble countless burning torches on the mountain. Here, the autumnal shades are special for several reasons. The park has a great variety of trees, including a large quantity of mature maples. Besides, the geographical location of the park offers a superb habitat for these trees.