Fragrant Hills Park
香山公园 · Xiāngshān Gōngyuán
A wooded former imperial hunting park in the Western Hills, famous for its red autumn leaves and city views from the summit.
Booking recommendedBring your passport3–4 hours
Tip
Red-leaf season, from mid-October to early November, brings huge crowds, so go on a weekday at opening. The climb to Incense Burner Peak takes about an hour.
- Opening hours
- April–15 November 06:00–19:30 (last entry 18:30); 16 November–March 06:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00)
- Price
- Entry ¥10 (Apr–15 Nov) / ¥5 (winter); Biyun Temple ¥10 extra
- How to book
- Foreign visitors book with their passport on the 香山公园服务号 (Fragrant Hills Park Services) WeChat account, up to 7 days ahead.
- Getting there
- Xiangshan station (Western Suburban Line, from Bagou on Line 10), then a short walk to the East Gate; about 1 hour by DiDi from the centre To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 北京市海淀区买卖街40号
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