Top Ten Places for Climbing Around Beijing  
 

NO.5 Shangfang Mountain

上方山

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Shangfang Mountain is located at Yuegezhuang County in the Fangshan District of Beijing, which is about 70 kilometers away from the city centre. The summit of Zhongtian is the highest one of the 12 peaks, with an altitude of 860 meters, and it also is addressed as “Zhai Xingsuo” (plucking the stars). Environment: There is a saying that goes: “In the south, there are beautiful sceneries in Suzhou and Hangzhou, while in the north, there is Shangfang Mountain.” The nine caves of Shangfang are extraordinary. The most famous one is the “Yunshui Cave,” in which there are 108 natural landscapes.

NO.6 Hongluo Mountain

红螺寺

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Hongluo Mountain is 812.9 meters above sea level. The slope is very gentle, and convenient for climbing and strolling, while the back slope is steep, and suited to rock climbing or exploring. Environment: The natural landscape is very beautiful. Standing on the top sights, you see thousands of miles of the mist-covered North China Plain. In the south, the outline of Beijing city could be seen. You can appreciate the broad Miyun Lake and the winding Great Wall. The vast scenery will make you relaxed and happy. Air conditions: with about 900,000 kinds of trees, the air is vey fresh, humid, and healthy.

 
 
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