Located at the northwest Beijing’s Mentougou District, Lingshan is the highest mountain in Beijing with its highest peak at the sea-level of 2,302 meters. Lingshan Mountain is about 122 km from the downtown, easily accessible.

Lingshan Mountain takes an area of 15 square kilometers. To its east is Longmenjian; its west is Xiaolongmen Forest Park and the National Highway G109 and Baihuashan Mountain is south ofLingshan Mountain Scenic area.

Famous for its high peaks, alpine meadows, and rich resources of animals and plants, the Lingshan Scenic Area is also inclusive of two ancient high mountain villages - Hongshuikou Village and Jiangshuihe Village.

Lingshan has a unique landscape. It has a changeable climate in summer with the mountain shrouded by mist. It has both the temperate zone of vegetation and Siberia vegetation - the growth of rhododendron, lilac, birch, hazel, rose and other plants, especially the well known high mountain meadows. It is also the haven for Xinjiang fine-wool sheep, Ili horses, and yaks.

Lingshan Mountain has a short frost-free period with seasonal climate change - a short spring and autumn, longer summer and winter. The day temperature between Lingshan and Beijing downtown is about 10-12 degrees Celsius.

June, July, August are the peak tourist season. Due to the low temperature in the high mountain, even in summer, tourists need to wear long-sleeved shirts, with rain gear. For the rest of the season, tourists are advised to wear thick padded garments.

Location: Northwest of Mentougou District, 122 kilometers from the city-proper

How to get there

By Subway: Take Subway Line 1, get off at Pinguoyuan (苹果园) Station, walk for 100 meters to the west, get on Bus No. 929 Zhi to Shuangtangjian (双塘涧), and then take a taxi to Lingshan Mountain.

By Bus: Take Bus No. 336 or 326 to Hetan Bus Station (河滩长途站), and transfer to Bus No. 929 Zhi to get there.