Western Hills, Beijing

Name: Western Hills
Address: Beijing, China

#163 among attractions in Beijing

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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The Western Hills are the hills and mountains in the western part of Beijing. ()

Local name: 西山 Coordinates: 39°59'27"N, 116°10'23"E

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海淀区 (hai dian qu)Beijing China

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Western Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Summer Palace, Beijing Botanical Garden, Marble Boat, Long Corridor.

4.9 miE
Iconic lakeside retreat for royalty
Summer Palace, Beijing
126 min walk • The Summer Palace, an exquisite landmark nestled in the city of Beijing, stands as a pinnacle of Chinese horticultural and architectural traditions. This sprawling royal retreat spans over 2.9 square kilometers, three-quarters of which is covered by water, primarily...
1.7 miE
Big botanical garden with diverse plants
Beijing Botanical Garden, Beijing
43 min walk • Nestled in the serene outskirts of China's bustling capital, the Beijing Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that provides a tranquil retreat from the urban sprawl. Established in 1955, this sprawling park has since blossomed into one of the most significant botanical...
4.8 miE
Palace
Marble Boat, Beijing
124 min walk • The Marble Boat, also known as the Boat of Purity and Ease, is a unique and historic structure situated in the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. This ornate pavilion, constructed in 1755 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, stands as an emblem of imperial extravagance...
5.2 miE
Palace, Historical place
Long Corridor, Beijing
133 min walk • The Long Corridor at the Summer Palace in Beijing stands as a testament to the grandeur of traditional Chinese architecture and the opulence of the Qing dynasty. This covered walkway, extending an impressive 728 meters, is one of the longest of its kind in the world...
2.6 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Badachu, Beijing
66 min walk • Nestled in the serene outskirts of Beijing, Badachu is a tranquil haven that stands as a testament to the city's profound spiritual heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple complex, which translates to "Eight Great Sites," comprises a series of eight temples...
5 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Kunming Lake, Beijing
129 min walk • Kunming Lake is a tranquil oasis nestled within the bustling metropolis of Beijing, China. As the central lake on the grounds of the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kunming Lake offers a serene escape from the city's frenetic pace.
0.7 miNE
Buddhist temple in scenic surrounds
Temple of Azure Clouds, Beijing
19 min walk • The Temple of Azure Clouds, or Biyun Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of the Western Hills, just outside the north gate of Fragrant Hills Park, in Haidian District, Beijing, China, approximately 20 km from the city center.
~1960 ftE
Park
Fragrant Hills, Beijing
10 min walk • Fragrant Hills or Xiangshan Park is a public park and former imperial garden at the foot of the Western Hills in the Haidian District, Beijing, China. It was also formerly known as Jingyi Garden or "Jingyiyuan".
1.8 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Wofo Temple, Beijing
47 min walk • Wofo Temple is a Buddhist temple located near the Beijing Botanical Garden 20 kilometres from the center of Beijing. The temple is the location of a recumbent Buddha sculpture, created in 1321.
2.7 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Lingguang Temple, Beijing
69 min walk • Lingguang Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the east hillside of Mount Cuiwei, in the Shijingshan District of Beijing. The temple is renowned for its collection of the tooth relic of the Buddha.
1.7 miE
Museum, Military museum
Tuancheng Fortress, Beijing
43 min walk • The Tuancheng Fortress or Tuan Cheng Fortress is a historic 18th-century fortress located near the Fragrant Hills in the Haidian District of Beijing, China. Today, the fortress is a national museum and is also known as the Tuancheng Exhibition Hall. The fortress was built in the 14th year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign.