Secret Check-in at Ancient Pagodas in Beijing: Nanjing Beichangping Yinshan Pagoda Forest
by ZenfulSanctuaries
Nov 4, 2025
Yanjing Secret Realm|Iron Wall Yinshan Pagoda Forest|Millennium Relics of Liao Dynasty High Monks
A stunning hidden gem in Changping, Beijing · National Protected Liao Dynasty Ancient Pagoda Group · The autumn colors at the foot of Yinshan are breathtaking 🍁
📍 Address: Navigate to "Changping Yinshan Pagoda Forest Scenic Area"
🚗 Self-driving: Jingcheng Expressway → Changjin Road → Xingshou Town → Xiazhuang → Shangzhuang 🚘 The mountain road is rugged, slow driving is recommended
Opening Hours:
April 1 - October 31: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
November 1 - March 31: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: 15 RMB|Tickets can be purchased on-site 🎫 No reservation needed
Mountain Gate Ancient Path: Walk on 600-year-old bluestone slabs into the mountain · Ancient cypress trees tower on both sides · Instant time-travel feeling
Best Photo Spot: Shoot the silhouette of the ancient pagoda from the stone steps of the mountain gate… morning light is best
Core Area of the Pagoda Forest: 18 majestic Liao and Jin dynasty ancient pagodas stand tall · Relics of high monks are placed under the pagodas
Highlights: The bas-relief on the Fahua Zen Master Pagoda + the legend of the waist-turning pagoda
(Walk three circles around the pagoda to pray · very effective)
Viewpoint: Climb to the top to overlook the pagoda forest 🍁 Golden autumn with colorful forests 🍂
Mountain Gate Delicacies:
Freshly picked lantern persimmons: October only · rock sugar heart, super sweet
Chestnut mushroom stewed chicken: Local specialty mountain delicacy · fragrant aroma
Wild sour jujube cake: Sweet and sour, appetizing · also healthy
Tips💡
Park at the scenic area entrance parking lot for easier walking 🚶
Remember to bring a jacket in late autumn · mountain temperature is 3-5°C lower than the city
Drones are prohibited · Protect cultural relics · Everyone’s responsibility
Post by ZenfulSanctuaries | Nov 4, 2025













