Fragrant Hills Park, also known as the Xiangshan Park (香山公园), is a perfect day trip location in autumn. Located just 28 kilometers northwest of central Beijing, it is characterized by splendid hills and wide forest.

The hilly park covers an area of 160 hectares. It was built in 1186 under the Jin Dynasty and became a royal garden: the Garden of Tranquility and Pleasure. Among other spots, visitors will enjoy the Suangqing Villa, a former residence of Mao Zedong, tibetan-style Zhao Temple, Jingcui Lake and the main peak of the Fragrant Hill, the Xiqnglu Peak (557 meters).

Fragrant Hills Park is a must-see in autumn as it will display its prettiest colours. Indeed, the leaves of over 94,000 cypress trees turn red and blanket the entire mountain. If you didn’t have any plans for this weekend: now you do!

Opening Contact
Fragrant Hills Park (香山公园) 40 Maimai Jie, 买卖街40号 Tel: 6259-1155

Admission
5 to 10 RMB

Opening hours
Daily 6:00 – 18:30

Getting here
Public transportation Route 1 : Take the subway line 4 to Beigongmen Station, get out at exit A and take the bus 331 or 696 to Xiangshan Station (香山公园). Route 2: Take the bus 360 (runs 5:30-22:00) from Beijing Zoo (137 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng district, 6839 0274; 西城区西直门外大街137号) and get off at Fragrant Hills (Xiangshan; 香山) after 25 stops. The trip takes about one hour.

Private transportation
If you prefer to go there by car, we at ReFoX will be delighted to arrange for a private car with driver for you. Just contact us at services@refoxrelocation.com.