Fragrant Hills
4A Tourism Area

Fragrant Hills

北京香山公园

Beijing, Haidian4.2·40.0507°N, 116.2439°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
2-3 hours
Rating
4.2 / 5.0

About Fragrant Hills

Beijing's beloved hillside park, Fragrant Hills draws crowds every autumn when its maple and smoke-tree leaves blaze red. Trails climb past the Biyun Temple and Xianglu Peak for sweeping views over the city.

Highlights

• Famous hillside park renowned for autumn red leaves. • Xiangluo Peak, the Biyun Temple, and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial. • Forest trails and cable car.

Suggested Route

East gate → Spectacle Lake → Xiangluo Peak (cable car) → Biyun Temple → south gate; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Park teahouses and the 'Songlin' restaurant; Haidian dining nearby. Lodging: Haidian hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable car, audio guide, dining; steep trails, partial access.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

Haidian District; Metro Xijiao Line Fragrant Hills Station; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~40 km).

Reservation

Advance real-name reservation required via 'Changyou Park' WeChat (RMB 10); autumn peak booking essential.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Beijing Haidian District Xiangshan Subdistrict, No. 40 Maimai Street

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
北京香山公园

北京市海淀区香山街道买卖街40号

Beijing Haidian District Xiangshan Subdistrict, No. 40 Maimai Street

40.0507, 116.2439

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