Fragrant Hills Park （East Gate 2） — Attraction in Beijing

A wonderful park with terrific views of the Beijing area. BUT, do NOT come here on a sunny Saturday, unless you like to deal with a two-mile traffic backup, and wading through crowds of thousands just to get to the entrance gate. We biked here, which is definitely recommended, as I have no idea where you would park.

Walk in the hills above the official park (you have to go through a gate, but no entrance fee is required).

A weekday visit is pleasant and less stressful (though again, avoid a visit during any of the national holidays for the same reason as...

Fragrant Hills park is a must in Beijing! It's quite far from the city, however the transport is pretty straightforward, although a bit long. Once you get off the station you have to walk a bit to the main gate (and there are a few). Be prepared to walk a lot. It's not like mountains and trekking in Europe. To get to the to you'll go up thousands of stairs. You could also get a cable cart up and down. Whatever you choose, the view from the top is really nice. If the smog in Beijing is high, you won't see much of the...

A very nice place. I have been there both in summer and autumn. It is very busy in autumn. Supposedly you are able to see red mapple leaves, however, everyone tries to pick one. Assuming that there are millions doing it, there are very few leaves left. In summer there are a lot less people and, if there is no smog, you can see the entire city. The entrance price is 10 RMB in summer. From Tsinghua University West Gate you can take bus 331 and get out at its last stop. The Fragrant Hills are just a few minute...