Xishan National Forest Park
Haidian District, Beijing, China
Description:
Xishan National Forest Park is located just twenty kilometers west of Beijing. It was founded in 1984 and covers an area of almost sixty square kilometers. The park is home to many species of wild animals and birds and grows more than two hundred and fifty species of trees and plants.
In addition to rich natural resources, the Xishan National Forest Park has a large number of historical relics. On its territory there are many ancient temples, such as the Fuhui Temple and the Jingfu Temple, as well as the tombs of the emperors Jing Tai and Wang Li.
It is best to visit the park in spring, when apricot and peach trees bloom, or in autumn, when the leaves on oaks and maples turn yellow.