Blue skies, white clouds, green mountains, and lush grass create breathtaking scenery that leaves you feeling refreshed and exhilarated. The alpine meadows are a perfect match for summer! Besides Xinjiang, there are also many scenic spots in Beijing where you can enjoy the beauty of alpine meadows.

Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area is located in Mentougou District, Beijing, at the intersection of Haidian District, Changping District, and Mentougou District, 55 kilometers from downtown Beijing. The scenic area is famous for its "ancient temples, peculiar pines, and strange rocks." It features unique rock formations, ancient pine trees, a serene environment, and stunning scenery, with a vegetation coverage rate of over 90%. It also hosts the largest traditional folk temple fair in North China, making it the most culturally rich scenic area around Beijing, combining both cultural and natural beauty.

Thousand Acres of Roses and Hundred Acres of Meadows

Miaofeng Mountain Forest Park is located in the northeastern part of Jianguo Village, Miaofeng Mountain Town, Mentougou District, with its main peak reaching an altitude of 1288 meters and situated 55 kilometers from downtown Beijing.

The park boasts over 6,000 acres of the world-renowned Miaofeng Mountain alpine roses, known as a unique feature of North China. The vast mountainous area is adorned with verdant landscapes and a hundred-acre meadow teeming with life, resembling a beautiful painting. There is also a 200-acre cherry orchard where visitors can enjoy picking sweet and tart high-altitude cherries. The park includes 5,000 acres of pristine forest, with a high tree coverage rate, diverse species, and a rich presence of negative oxygen ions, providing fresh air. The area is rich in wild natural resources, with over 600 species of woody plants and more than 20 types of high-quality medicinal herbs. Additionally, the park features a spacious observation deck offering panoramic views of the majestic mountain ranges and the vast expanse of Beijing, providing a comprehensive view of the surrounding landscapes.

One of the famous "Twelve Sceneries of Miao Mountain," the "Purple Ying with Dew," praises the roses of Miaofeng Mountain. Every June, thousands of acres of roses bloom, transforming Miaofeng Mountain Forest Park into a world of flowers. Everywhere you look, there are purple-red roses exuding an enchanting fragrance, captivating visitors and making them reluctant to leave. Walking through the hundred-acre meadow, you can enjoy the fresh air and pleasant climate, with wildflowers such as Potentilla fruticosa, Rosa acicularis, lilacs, anemones, and lilies adorning the landscape. Miaofeng Mountain Forest Park is a destination that combines nature, health, leisure, flower and fruit viewing, mountain vacations, and summer retreats.

Golden Summit Temple Fair

Miaofeng Mountain, part of the Taihang Mountains, has a main peak at an altitude of 1291 meters, making it the highest peak of Xiaoxi Mountain in western Beijing and the nearest thousand-meter peak to the capital. Miaofeng Mountain is known as the "First Fairy Mountain of Beijing" due to its elegant and steep terrain, lush vegetation, clear springs, waterfalls, and fragrant flowers. The Golden Summit of Miaofeng Mountain is one of Beijing's famous "Eight Summits" and is renowned in the Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei regions for the "Golden Summit Temple Fair."

The Miaofeng Mountain Temple Fair, also known as the Miaofeng Mountain Niangniang Temple Fair, is an ancient traditional folk and cultural activity that originated in the Ming Dynasty. The Bixia Yuanjun Temple (Niangniang Temple) at the summit of Miaofeng Mountain was once a famous holy site in northern China.

Bixia Yuanjun is one of the most worshipped deities in Chinese folklore, and the Miaofeng Mountain Temple Fair, known as "the most prosperous incense in the world," is one of the most influential folk activities in old Beijing and northern provinces. After Emperor Jiaqing ascended the throne, he named the temple "Chijian Huiji Temple" and bestowed an imperial plaque with the temple's name, elevating the temple's status to its highest.

Within the temple gates, the Green Dragon and White Tiger gods are worshipped as guardians, marking the entrance to the main temple. The temple complex includes the Linggan Palace, Guanyin Hall, Wenchang Hall, Dizang Hall, Yue Lao Hall, Three Religions Hall, Medicine King Hall, and Wang San Granny Hall. Behind the temple, there is the Huixiang Pavilion, with the main hall dedicated to the Great Emperor of Dongyue, and the eastern and western halls and courtyards dedicated to the God of Wealth. The temple gate hall houses guardian statues of a boy and a girl. Several hundred meters up from the Huixiang Pavilion, the main hall is dedicated to the Jade Emperor, with the eastern hall for the Three Officials and the western hall for the True Martial Emperor. The east side of the main temple houses the deity of joy, Emperor Tang Minghuang, and the patron saint of the arts.

The main temple gate has three openings, with the central arched entrance adorned with a white marble plaque inscribed with the five large characters "Chijian Huiji Temple" by Emperor Jiaqing. Each side of the gate hall has an entrance constructed in the style of a gatehouse. According to tradition, incense fair participants and worshippers should enter through the east gate and exit through the west gate, avoiding the central gate. The gate hall features statues of Taoist guardian deities, with the Green Dragon God in the east and the White Tiger God in the west, both formidable guardian beasts. The main hall has a large gabled roof with glazed tiles, decorated with mythical creatures such as immortals, dragons, phoenixes, lions, celestial horses, and sea horses on the roof ridges.

Jingxi Ancient Road Scenic Area

The Jingxi Ancient Road Scenic Area is located in Shuiyuzui Village, Miaofeng Mountain Town, Mentougou District. The scenic area features a folk museum that introduces the historical culture of the ancient road through illustrated exhibits.

Jingxi Ancient Road, with the "West Mountain Main Road" as its backbone, connects various branch roads running north and south. Its main components include the Central Road, the Southern Road, and the Northern Road. The ancient road is surrounded by countless fascinating stories, such as those of the hoofprints, the west wind, and the lean horses, offering a deep sense of the passage of time and historical echoes.

Within Shuiyuzui Village, the Jingxi Ancient Road extends for 1500 meters and remains well-preserved, boasting a history of over a thousand years. It is one of the most representative historical and cultural heritages. Niujiaoling is the first pass on the West Mountain Main Road, known as the first checkpoint when exiting the Jingxi Ancient Road to the west. Additionally, the scenic area includes various attractions such as the Laoye Temple, the Calligraphy and Painting Academy, Xiaotangba Water Scenic Area, the Ancient Road Tea Shed, the Blacksmith Shop, the Yellow Wine Shop, and the Yongyuan Mianfu Stele Pavilion.

Gushan Village Scenic Area

The Gushan Village Scenic Area is located on the north side of the Golden Tourism Line of National Highway 109 in Miaofeng Mountain Town, Mentougou District. It is just a stone's throw away from Beijing's mother river, the Yongding River. Surrounded by mountains and water, this picturesque area is a multifaceted agricultural culture park that integrates tourism, education, science popularization, and cultural displays. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a popular check-in spot on social media in Beijing.

The nostalgic atmosphere of Gushan Village includes the China Agricultural Museum, the Agricultural Machinery Plaza, Xiaogu Paradise, the Chessboard Plaza, Gushan Farm, Agricultural Valley, Gushan Home, the Children's Handicraft Workshop, Apple Mountain, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Hall, and the Beijing White Pear Technology Experience Hall. These main attractions have been praised by netizens as "popular check-in spots," "time machines of nostalgia," and "perfect places for children's educational tours."

Pingxi Intelligence Liaison Station

The Pingxi Intelligence Liaison Station was established during a special period—the covert operations era. Founded in February 1941, the station had a dedicated radio station. It was initially set up in Jilu Village, Laishui County, and Peizhuang Village, Yixian County, Hebei Province, and directly connected with the Social Department of the Northern Bureau or the Central Committee of the Communist Party in Yan'an. The Pingxi Intelligence Liaison Station established a covert, timely, and versatile communication network.

Today, the Pingxi Intelligence Station offers interactive experiences such as simulated radio transmissions, covert operation hikes, military training, and code-breaking activities. These allow visitors to immerse themselves in the challenging and inspiring revolutionary era.

Miaofeng Book House

Located in Jianguo Village, Miaofeng Mountain Town, Miaofeng Book House perfectly blends history with technology. It brings red memories to life through an immersive VR experience. Visitors can wear 4K HD VR equipment and use three-dimensional technology to enter a 1600-square-meter virtual red revolution exhibition hall without moving.

In addition to the VR experience, the Miaofeng Book House offers a distinctive collection of nearly ten thousand books. The vintage décor and a cup of freshly brewed rose coffee allow book lovers to freely immerse themselves in a sea of books.

Moreover, Miaofeng Book House has recreated the "Fuxing Store" grocery shop, an intelligence liaison point from the wartime period. The old shop setting, items marked by the era, and rich local specialties integrate the profound red history with the unique cultural and tourism products of the town. Visitors can learn about the red culture of western Beijing and take home a souvenir that reflects the local heritage.

Tanchang Village

Tanchang Village, located in Miaofeng Mountain Town, is known for its lush valleys and winding streams. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the site for producing charcoal for the Forbidden City. In the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, Tanchang Village served as a covert red transport line for the Communist Party of China. Many villagers who were among the first to awaken to the revolutionary cause made great sacrifices, shedding their blood and losing their lives for the revolution. Walking along this historic red road evokes deep emotions and reflections.

Leveraging its rich history of resistance, Tanchang Village has created a red cultural experience area within the Shenquan Gorge Scenic Area. In addition to red tourism, the natural scenery of Shenquan Gorge is also beautiful, making it a popular new destination for many citizens.