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National flags are hung up to celebrate the 65th National Day in Badachu Park on Sept 25, 2014. [Photo by Li Wenming/Asianewsphoto] |
Badachu Park is located 17-kilometers away from Beijing's center and south of Fragrant Hills. Eight temples and shrines are scattered among the Western Hills. Badachu Park covers 332 hectares; its highest peak juts 464-meters into the sky, and among the first national key units of cultural relics for preservation in the city. The park has a desirable climate, which is cool in the summer and warm in winter. More than 97 percent of the area's mountains are covered with trees.
The oldest of the eight ancient temples is Bachu Zhengguo Temple, its construction lasting from the late Sui Dynasty to the Early Tang Dynasty. Construction lasted through the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The largest temple is Xiangjie Temple-a temporary imperial palace for Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong during their brief stays. Although Badachu Park was named after eight ancient temples, some stone inscriptions engraved on the cliffs can date back to as early as the Ming Dynasty, which had become the ninth attraction site in Badachu Park, since its discovery in 2000. Many stone inscription hobbyists and Buddhists have visited.
In recent years, Badachu Park is the best place for mountian climbing, bodybuilding, leisure and recreation. According to mountain features, four mountain climbing routes were designed..
Address: Badachu, Shijingshan District
How to get there: Bus No. 347, 389, 662 and 972
