Name: Shenglian Mountain Scenic Area

Star Rating: 4 star

Admission: 60 RMB

Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00

Phone: (010) 60319012

Address: Shijiaying Township, Fangshan District, Beijing (北京市房山区史家营乡柳林水村)

Description:

The original name of Shenglianshan scenic area was Shengmishitang, and is one of Beijing's top eight scenic attractions. Atop of the hill, there are several attraction sites, including the well-known Taoist temple, the Pantao Palace, the Buddhist temple--the Shengquan Temple, and villas. Spring water from the naturally formed karst cave--the Shengshui Cave--never ceases to gush out all year round. Half way up the cliff and slope, there is a four-meter-high statue called the Shengmu Statue, which is still well-preserved after some 100 years. Shenglian Mountain is 930 meters above sea level, and is a tourist and sightseeing attraction with both historical and cultural heritages and natural landscapes.

Best Time to Travel: All seasons are different in Beijing. But it is cool during September to October, when maples become red and ginkgo paves paths. It is the best season!

Transportation: Bus Routes: Take bus 917 at Tianqiao (or Liuliqiao) to the last stop and change to a minibus heading for Shijiaying.