Lingshan is the tallest peak in Beijing, with an altitude of 2,303 meters. Located only 122 kilometers from the capital city of Beijing, this mountain is characterized by its beautiful scenery and cool weather in summer. For this reason it is a good place worth visiting for a summer vacation to avoid the heat and for relaxing.

Lingshan is ecologically diverse in wild flowers and is home to a special grass which grows on its peak; it also has many wild animals. To get to the top you can take the cable car which takes 25 minutes. The iron rope used for the cable car is 1,548 meters long while the height is 430 meters. Lingshan is no doubt the highest peak in Beijing and is praised for its fantastic scenery and amazing landscape.

As Lingshan was a Great Wall battle site, there are still remnants from this, such as the brick wall and beacon tower. At the top of Lingshan, there is a wide open space where you can go camping. In the tourist district, you can see not only the old mortars but also the wells where clean spring water runs throughout the whole year.

Attention: As the top of the mountain is colder than the city, tourists should wear long shirts in summer and take an umbrella. In other seasons you should wear thick, warm clothes.

Address:The north-west of Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. 北京门头沟区清水镇西北

Access: Take the 336 or 326 public bus to the He Tan long-term stop, or change to the 929 direct bus.