Location: Changping District-Haidian District-Mentougou District

Recommended Routes: Beijing Back Garden Scenic Area-Yangtai Mountain Natural Scenic Area-Baihua Mountain Natural Scenic Area-Ling Mountain Natural Scenic Area 

Best Season to visit: Spring to Autumn

Duration: 2days

Suitable for self-driving and outdoor adventure 

Brief Introduction: A classic mountaineering tour line for watching clouds, appreciating flowers, learning about biological diversity and seeking history of Beijing. 

Tourist Activities: Climbing and Relaxation 

Recommended Reasons: In the west of Beijing lie different types of mountains with characteristics. Activities such as rock climbing and shooting are supported by Beijing Back Garden Scenic Area. Surrounded by ancient temples, Yang Tai Mountain Natura Scenic Area will treat visitors with an ideal point to admire the sunrise in suburban area of Beijing. Attractions including magic peaks, charming falls, wide grassland and ice walls can all be witnessed in Baihua Mountain Natural Scenic Area. With towering peaks and a magnificent scene, Ling Mountain Natural Scenic Area is praised as Little Tibet in the west of Beijing. 

Route's Hightlight

01 Beijing Back Garden Scenic Area 

Beijing Back Garden Scenic Area consist of 36 attractions and over 500 spots including Beijing Baihujian Forest Park, Back Garden Inn, Primeval Forest Bathing Beach, Yanan Cave Giant Residence, Shooting Range, Thousand-year-old Ancient Town, Wild Survival Village, Ski Resort, Monkey Mountain, Film and Television Base etc.

02 Yang Tai Mountain Natural Scenic Area

Yang Tai Mountain Natural Scenic Area, separating Haidian District from Mentougou District, is heavily forested and rich in places of interest including Jiufeng Forest Park with twisting mountain roads and Thousand-year-old Dajue Temple. In the spring, hills and dales will be blanketed by the blossom of apricot, peach, pear, apple and cherry. 

03 Baihua Mountain Scenic Area

With diverse geology and beautiful natural landscapes, Baihua Mountain Scenic Area consist of 4 main scenic areas: Main Peak, Meadow of Flowers, Wang Hailou, Bai Caopan. Surrounded by forested mountains, a pleasant weather, and complicated geological conditions, it includes 18 unique scenic attractions. 

04 Ling Mountain Natural Scenic Area

Ling Mountain Natural Scenic Area is located at the Mentougou District of western Beijing, known as Mount Everest and higher peak than Lu Mountain, Tai Mountain and Huang Mountain. Due to its unique climate here, it has been a summer resort, whose temperature is 12 degrees lower than downtown Beijing.