Come to Fangshan on the weekend for a hot-blooded and healing micro-vacation.
#01 Summer Activities
Fangshan Baihuashan Scenic Area
In the midsummer season, Fangshan Baihua Shan (Mountain) has a cool climate, with an average temperature of 22 degrees, making it the best time to climb high and enjoy the scenery to escape the summer heat.
Baihua Shan (Mountain) has colorful natural landscapes and abundant ecological resources. The main peak, Pusa Peak, has an altitude of 1991 meters, gathering five major attractions of "flowers, roads, clouds, light, and temples." When hiking, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the winding mountain roads; when reaching the main peak, you can overlook the continuous mountains, as if in a fairyland on earth.
Address: Fangshan Baihuashan Scenic Area
Shidu Scenic Area
Shidu is exactly what is described as "green mountains and wild crossings, a hundred-mile gallery." Shidu Scenic Area is the largest karst peak forest and canyon group in North China, famous for its "strange peaks, bizarre stones, beautiful waters, and mysterious caves." Here, you can satisfy both extreme challenges and poetic dwelling needs in one stop.
Stroll on the colorful glass skywalk at Donghu Port, overlooking the misty Juma He (River); take a leisurely walk in the air on the 131.4-meter-long suspension bridge at Shiyan Shan (Mountain), watching the clouds roll and unfold.
Explore the secluded Guoshanzhai Canyon, a geological wonder, cross the rugged riverbed, and look up at the miraculous One-Line Sky.
Address: Shidu
Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
Since the large-scale excavation started in 1927, the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian has discovered 27 locations with various fossils and cultural relics from different periods, including fossils of "Peking Man," new cave people, and late-stage Homo sapiens, hundreds of animal fossils, nearly one hundred thousand stone tools, and abundant human fire use remains. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 1987.
Zhoukoudian Site-National Archaeological Site Park
The site area has many famous fossil locations such as the Yuanren Cave, Shanding Cave, and Xindong. The Yuanren Cave was originally a natural limestone cave and is the excavation site of the skull of Peking Man; the Shanding Cave was the dwelling place of the Shanding Man, with a high-altitude platform that offers a panoramic view of the cave.
Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site Museum
Coming out of the site park, walking about 800 meters will lead you to the museum. The museum has a total of seven exhibition halls, showcasing not only famous skull models, various animal fossils, and stone tools but also providing knowledge about human evolution. The museum features 3D animations, simulated excavations, and other interactive educational projects.
Address: Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
Fangshan Cave Group
The Fangshan Cave Group is a typical representation of karst caves in the northern temperate semi-arid climate of China, with high aesthetic value, known as the "Underground Karst Art Museum." Among them, the Shihua Cave has the most cave layers, the most complete sediment types, and the richest geological resources in the country, with ten wonders and five national superlatives inside, earning it the titles of "Beijing's Underground Pearl," "Hall of Karst Caves," and "Karst Cave Museum."
Address: Shihua Cave Scenic Area
The "Sky Pillar" stalagmite in Yunsui Cave reaches a height of 38 meters, making it the tallest in Asia and the third tallest in the world.
Address: Yunsui Cave
The "Silver Fox Head" stalactite in Yinhu Cave is lifelike, making visitors feel like they have entered a fantastic underground kingdom.
Rowing through the deep underground waterway at a depth of 108 meters, crossing a 1500-meter underground river by boat, provides an exhilarating experience.
Address: Yinhu Cave Scenic Area
Yunju Temple and Shijing Shan (Mountain)
Yunju Temple houses over 30,000 pieces of stone, paper, and wooden artifacts, with over 10,000 stone-carved classics being its most famous collection, making it the world's largest stone-carved library and listed in the sixth batch of the "China Archive and Document Heritage List."
Shijing Shan (Mountain) is the birthplace of Fangshan stone scriptures, containing 4,196 editions of scriptures from the Sui and Tang dynasties, with eight scripture caves, China's earliest artificially constructed Buddhist temple, as well as historical relics such as the Jinxian Princess Pagoda, a thousand-year-old stone-carved ancient well, and Sui and Tang stone inscriptions. The original historical appearance is still preserved, with the Leiyin Cave open for visitation.
The two scenic areas are only 1.5 kilometers apart, allowing visitors to explore stone carvings, Tang and Liao ancient pagodas (Yunju Temple has 7 Tang pagodas and 5 Liao pagodas), and hidden mountain landscapes all in one day.
Address: Yunju Temple, Shijing Mountain Scenic Area
#02 Local Delicacies
Fangshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Banquet
The Fangshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Banquet is launched by Tianyu Villa, including 7 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage in Fangshan District and 18 characteristic ingredients representing villages and towns, offering over 40 specialty dishes such as Daokou Roast Chicken, Suzao Meat, and Sunflower Big Chopped Meat. During the cooking process, the intangible cultural heritage product Chongyi Clay Pot from Chongyi Village in Hancun River Town, Fangshan, is specially used as a cooking utensil.
Address: Tianyu Villa Restaurant
Yunju Temple Vegetarian Restaurant
Yunju Temple Vegetarian Restaurant is located within the Yunju Temple Scenic Area in Fangshan, with ingredients mostly selected from seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits, aiming not only to pursue the original taste of food but also to embody artistic beauty.
Fish-flavored Black Vegetarian Fish, Golden Soup Silk Gourd with Vegetarian Prawns, Black Pepper Shiitake Mushroom with Vegetarian Sea Cucumber... Many specialty dishes leave a lasting impression. Here, tasting light and delicious vegetarian food allows one to experience a Zen-like lifestyle.
Address: Yunju Vegetarian Restaurant [Yunjusi Lu (Road) Branch]
Jingzhenxuan Ox Head Banquet
The Ox Head Banquet can be described as a feast for both taste and sight, usually served with the whole head on the table. The meat from the head is tender and rich in texture, offering both the chewiness of lean meat and the softness of tendons. Accompanied by different dipping sauces such as salt and pepper, spicy sauce, and garlic sauce, it is irresistible. Finally, paired with seasonal side dishes, cold dishes, and sesame paste pancakes, it is a great choice for gatherings with family and friends.
Address: Jingzhenxuan Restaurant
#03 Homestays
Huangshandian Homestays
Huangshandian is famous for its red leaves on Pofengling. Among the homestays, there are places like Taoyegu, Song Homestay, Cotinus Coggygria Blooming, Grandma's House, and Xiangbang Fangshe. Each one has unique cultural connotations while cleverly integrating modern design elements, allowing guests to enjoy ancient charm while feeling the warmth and convenience of home.
Address: Huangshandian
Yunling Shanfang
Yunling Shanfang is located in the natural mountain forest of Xiayunling in Fangshan, Beijing. The trees on the mountain are lush, and the scenery changes with the seasons. Not only is the view stunning, but there are also various styles of rooms to choose from. In the morning, visitors will be awakened by the birdsong in the mountains and can taste the simple and pure mountain delicacies and seasonal food. The setting sun, the sea of clouds on the high mountains, and the flowing starry sky can all be seen by visitors.
Address: Beijing Hanjian · Yunling Shanfang
Yunyinli
Yunyinli is located among the mountains, with the village built in a scattered manner along the mountain slopes, showcasing the beauty of primitive natural ecology. The inn is transformed from an old courtyard, cleverly blending rural ancient charm with modern comfort.
It has a variety of facilities, including a café, children's handicraft workshop, meeting room, etc. There are seasonal fruits and vegetables available for picking throughout the year. Visitors can explore the Zhenwu Temple on the nearby mountaintop, and there are also attractions such as the Stone Flower Cave and Silver Fox Cave nearby, where geological wonders can be observed.
Address: Beijing Yunyinli
