Shijingshan

Shijingshan lies in western Beijing. It offers views of Shougang Park’s industrial heritage, expansive lawns along the Yongding River, and a mix of natural scenery and historic architecture at places such as Badachu and Shijingshan Park, making it well suited to weekend city walks or family outings.

Industrial Style and Trendy Experiences

• Shougang Park: A large cultural complex converted from an old steel mill, currently free to enter. Visitors can follow a route through the No. 3 Blast Furnace, the Winter Olympics Big Air venue and Xiuchi Lake, taking in modern spatial design amid the industrial ruins.

• Yongding River Ji: This area has a 10,000-square-meter lawn and Qunming Lake, and is often called “Beijing’s Little Aranya.” Visitors can camp, picnic and walk their dogs, then head to the riverbank at dusk to watch the sunset.

Natural Scenery and Historic Architecture

• Shijingshan Park: Known as “the foremost fairy mountain in Yandu,” Shijingshan is not very high and has relatively lush vegetation. From Gongbei Pavilion, you can look out over Shougang Park and the Yongding River, while a group of historic buildings remains halfway up the mountain.

• Badachu Park: Compared with Fragrant Hills, this park is quieter, with both mountain scenery and abundant cultural relics. During your visit, you can see the Buddhist tooth relic at Lingguang Temple, then continue to the tranquil Zhengguo Temple.

Family Activities and Leisure

• Winter Olympics Park: A long trail runs along the Yongding River. The South Garden has a sea of verbena, while the North Garden features cosmos flowers, making the park suitable for cycling, long-distance running and flying kites.

• Xilongduo Mall: The mall uses imaginative themed decor throughout. Outdoors, there are dinosaur and mecha displays, while each indoor floor has its own setting, making it suitable for family shopping, dining and relaxing.

Suggested Two-Day Itinerary

• Day 1 Industrial Sights and Riverside Sunset: Set out from Jinanqiao Station in the morning and visit Shougang Park’s No. 3 Blast Furnace and Xiuchi Lake; stop for lunch and a break at Liugonghui; in the afternoon, head to Yongding River Ji to camp or picnic on the lawn, then watch the sunset over Shougang Bridge.
• Day 2 Mountain Views and Historic Buildings: Visit Shijingshan Park in the morning, entering from Nanshan Xiaoyuan or the historic-building complex and climbing to Gongbei Pavilion for views of the surrounding area; in the afternoon, explore Badachu Park, or visit Xilongduo Mall to see its themed displays.

Suggested Local Food

Accommodation and Transportation Guide

• Where to Stay: If price and convenient transport are priorities, stay near Shijingshan Wanda Plaza or Bajiao Amusement Park, with options such as Lavande Hotel and Orange Hotel. To stay closer to Shougang Park, consider the Qingju Hotel at the park’s north gate or the Jingyan Hotel, both convenient for visiting the park and watching the light shows.

• Getting Around: Take Metro Line 6 to Jinanqiao Station, or Line 11 to Beixin’an or New Shougang Station; Shougang Park is accessible from the exits. If driving, navigate to one of the park’s parking lots, including the Train Restaurant parking lot and Xiuchi parking lot. Spaces are limited during holidays, so consider traveling outside peak times or taking public transport.

Practical Tips

• Gongbei Pavilion Hours: The summit pavilion usually closes around 5 p.m.; check the day’s notice for the exact schedule. If you plan to climb to the top for the views, set out as early as possible.
• Sun Protection and Mosquito Repellent: Yongding River Ji and Shougang Park have large outdoor areas with little shade on the lawns, so bring a sun hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
• Parking Advice: Parking at Yongding River Ji and Shougang Park may be limited during holidays. You can navigate to the underground parking lot at Shougang Park Shangri-La or the Shijingshan Academy parking lot, then walk or ride a shared bike to your destination.
• Traveling with Pets: Most areas of Yongding River Ji and Shougang Park allow pets. You can bring your dog camping or kite flying, and be sure to carry waste bags.