Shambhala is a relatively broad concept. From Baiwangshan, Taizhouwu, Dongshan, Sanjiadian, fahai temple, Badachu and Xiangshan to Botanical Garden, this large area can be called "Shambhala".
Everyone who knows this mountain has a concept that the park just mentioned divides the mountain into different parts.
People with good physical strength can cross on foot and enjoy the mountain scenery from different angles; If the physical strength is not good, friends who cannot complete the outdoor crossing can also experience it.
Tour time: 6 hours (plus rest and sightseeing)
Timetable:
9:00 Xiangshan Park East Gate-Xianglufeng
15:00 Xiangshan Park-Guixiaoshi Parking Lot
16:00 Ghost Laughing Stone Observation Deck, you can wait for sunset or night view.
Xiangshan is an old park in Beijing. The most famous visit time is during the Red Leaf Festival in Xiangshan every autumn.
In the scenic spot, you can not only climb the mountain for sightseeing, but also visit the Xiangshan Hotel designed by I.M. Pei. Shuangqing villa with a long history.
The name of Xiangshan comes from Buddhist classics. In Hua Yan Jing, Xiangshan is listed as the second famous Buddhist mountain after Xu Mi. Since Buddhism was introduced into China, the name of Xiangshan has also spread to China.
Xiangshan pavilion
Xiangshan Park is a royal garden with mountain forest characteristics. Historically, emperors came here to hunt and enjoy the cool in summer and autumn.
Therefore, the royal garden at the foot of the mountain also has many unique buildings.
What impressed me the most were all kinds of exhibition halls. The name of the pavilion is beautiful: Cliff, Zhishi Pavilion, Footboard in the following table, Laishuanggao, Autumn Pavilion, Yunchao Pavilion, Yanyue Pavilion, Xiaoyou Pavilion and so on.
The locations of these pavilions are exquisite, either in the garden or on the mountains with excellent scenery.
Climbing mountains is not boring. Sit down and have a rest when you see the pavilion.
Qingwei Therapy Hall is located on the south side of the East Gate. It used to be a five-rest-hill hall with corridors around it.
Emperor Qianlong named this scenic spot with the poem "Mount Tai is the top of the mountain, magnificent". , lush, spanning Qi and Lu in Du Fu's "Looking at Yue".
Yunchao Pavilion, named after Yang Wanli, the fourth elder of the Southern Song Dynasty, is like a cloud.
Xiangshan temple
What opened my eyes this time is this Xiangshan Temple.
There are many places in the country called Xiangshan, and there are also many temples in Xiangshan. Xiangshan Temple is located in the south line of Xiangshan Park.
It used to be the largest temple with a long history in Xishan area. Old name Eianji, also known as Kanroji.
There are only stone screens, stone pillars, stone steps and stone foundations in front of the main hall. Inside the temple, the song tablet of Miluo tree, the listening method and the music number in front of the temple are still well preserved.
Stone screen carving is very worth seeing. East and west: the diamond sutra in the middle of the east; Left is the heart meridian; On the right is Guanyin Jing; To the west are statues of ancient Buddha, Guanyin, Pu Xian, etc., inscribed with imperial praise.
Shiping's couplet is "the intellectual realm is six degrees bright and round, and the heart lotus fragrance is played three times."
Yi bu Xiang ge Lin
Behind the Xiangshan Temple, there is a large area hidden. Many people missed the entrance but didn't find it.
This pavilion is a three-story hexagonal pavilion attic. On the front eaves of the first floor hung "BuBuBuXianglin", which was previously dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva; On the second floor, there is a plaque of "No Living Falun", which was once dedicated to the infinite life Buddha, the precious Buddha and the burning Buddha. On the third floor, there is a plaque of "Minglian", which has been dedicated to Amitabha Buddha, Pharmacist Buddha, Tantric Buddha, Shangle King Buddha and Yamada Buddha.
Xia Qing memory
It began to rise along the stone steps of the corridor around the mountain, rising on the south side and falling on the north side.
The highest place is Xia Qing Memory Building.
Later, from a distance, I found that the height here is close to two-thirds of that of censer peak, the highest point in Xiangshan.
Looking from the railing, you can get a panoramic view of Beijing.
Xiangshan dengshan road
There are many ways to get to the top. Those who are too lazy to choose the cable car and those who like climbing mountains have four or five routes to choose from.
I like the 18 bend in the south, the whole wooden plank road, and the flowers on both sides are brilliant.
There are wooden chairs to rest in every corner, and you will pass by all kinds of beautiful pavilions and interesting Shi Mei. The happiness of mountain climbing comes from the process, and also from the carefree after the summit.
Xianglufeng is a stop on the ropeway, and there are many people. Although the scenery is open, it is not as interesting as climbing on the road and looking back. After a short rest, I quickly chose a path down the mountain.
Fragrant Hills Park
Tickets: 10 yuan
Parking fee: 15 yuan/hour (really expensive)
After visiting Xiangshan, you still have physical strength. You can go to the top of Xishan Forest Park to watch the sunset and night view.
Ghost Laughing Stones are some big stones at the highest place in the forest park. The observation deck here is a holy land for photographers.
In the south of Xiangshan, facing the urban area is more direct. Many people climb mountains in the evening and wait for the sunset at the top of the mountain, which is extremely romantic.
If you are exhausted, I recommend driving directly to the Ghost Laughter Stone parking lot. This parking lot is also the back door of Badachu, and this section can also be taken at Shambala intersection.
It takes about 15 minutes to climb up the hill from the path in the parking lot, and then you reach the observation deck.
There is no shame in driving the Shambhala route. The key is which way is more suitable for you and can realize your wish. Just choose the right one!
Guixiaoshi parking lot
Tickets: None.
Parking fee: 20 yuan
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I caught the last bus before the park closed, and I was listening to Bloom's voice in the summer rain in the Olympic Forest Park.
It is a good place to climb mountains in early summer, and it is recommended not to go to temples.
Camping for ethnic minorities in the suburbs of Beijing: Fangshan Dashi River, mountains and rivers, a glass of wine.
Beijing outing, punching in Miyun Huairou niche destination on the 2 nd, eating reservoir fish and staying at designer homestay.