Mount Xishan in Mentougou

Mount Xishan in Mentougou is one of the most beautiful mountains in the vicinity of Beijing with a river and a park at the foot.

You can climb the mountain by cable car on a funicular or on foot on a road made of cobblestones. You can go down a special iron trough on a sleigh.

From the very top of Mount Xishan, there is a panoramic view of Beijing.

This place is also known for the fact that at the foot of the mountain there are 8 Buddhist temples.

There is also a park that sells various Chinese goodies.

Persimmon grows in the park, the fruits of which ripen by October and the branches of trees bend under its weight.

In autumn, Mount Xishan is especially beautiful - the trees turn red, yellow and burgundy, and the air is especially fresh.