Badachu Park
4A Tourism Area

Badachu Park

八大处公园

Beijing, Shijingshan·40.0144°N, 116.3277°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60, students CNY 30
Duration
1-2 hours

About Badachu Park

Badachu, meaning 'Eight Great Sites', strings eight historic temples and hermitages along the forested slopes of the Western Hills. Walking between them rewards pilgrims and hikers with ever-changing views, lovely in autumn.

Highlights

• 'Eight Great Sites' — a cluster of ancient temples on hills. • Forested slopes with hiking between temples. • Autumn foliage and the cable car.

Suggested Route

Entrance → lower temples → hillside trail → upper temples → cable car down; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Temple-area tea and Shijingshan dining. Lodging: Shijingshan hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable car, kiosks; hilly trails.
Travel Tips

Check for special exhibitions or cultural performances. Some areas may require additional tickets.

📅 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

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

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

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

Shijingshan District; Metro Line 1 Bajiao Amusement Park then bus 489/972; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~40 km).

Reservation

Advance real-name reservation required via 'Changyou Park' WeChat (RMB 10).

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3), students CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
八大处公园

40.0144, 116.3277

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