Mangshan Scenic Area of the Thirteen Tombs National Forest Park is located in the northeast of Changping County, Beijing, to the east of the Thirteen Tombs Reservoir, approximately 40 kilometers away from the city center of Beijing. It is part of the Yanshan Mountains and the Jundu Mountains. The name ‘Mangshan’ is derived from the undulating mountain ridges that resemble a giant python. The park boasts numerous attractions, including the Central Leaders’ Tree Planting Memorial Forest, Stone Carved Buddha, Colorful Corridors, and a Summit Viewing Platform, from which one can enjoy distant views of the capital and close-up views of the mountains and waters.
With a long history, ancient legends dating back to the Yuan Dynasty; a profound culture, being an important part of the Ming Dynasty’s Thirteen Tombs; and excellent ecological conditions, featuring vast artificial forest vegetation landscapes with a forest coverage rate as high as 96%. The park is rich in heritage, with the older generation of New China’s leaders having personally planted trees symbolizing the hope for national compulsory tree planting. It encompasses 130,000 acres of artificial forests and more than 170 varieties of famous trees and flowers, remaining lush and splendid throughout the year, making it a renowned national forest park in Beijing. The park achieves the grand sight of ‘five views’ in one place, capturing the vastness and magnificence of the capital, the sea of forests, the sky pool, the starry sky, and the Ming Dynasty’s Thirteen Tombs. Adhering to the theme of ‘ecology, life, living,’ the Mangshan Scenic Area of the Thirteen Tombs National Forest Park focuses on building green mountains and waters, showcasing the perfect integration of natural mountain ranges and artificial afforestation. It is an excellent place to promote ecological civilization and allow citizens to enjoy the benefits of greenery. Opening hours are from 08:00 to 18:00 all year round. Preferential policies include free admission for children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters in height, half-price for minors aged 6 to 18, free for seniors aged 60 and above with valid identification, free for the disabled with disability certificates or cards, free for active-duty military personnel with soldier or officer IDs, and free for retired military and armed police officers. Firefighters, both active and retired, as well as disabled firefighters and students from fire rescue academies, are also admitted free of charge. Students with valid university student IDs (excluding adult education) and young people from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan with valid travel permits or student IDs enjoy half-price admission. All eligible individuals must confirm their status at the ticket office before entering the park. Service facilities include a parking lot: [Forest Park Parking Lot], reference price: free; address: in front of the ticket office of Mangshan National Forest Park; capacity: 1000. WIFI: account: FSWQ; password: no password required; coverage: full coverage. Restrooms are located within the scenic area, near the Cultural Square and Forest Water Bar, with clear signs indicating their locations.Convenience Store: The scenic area is equipped with a convenience store where payments can be made using Alipay or WeChat Pay. Must-see Tips: 1. The park hosts unique events such as Tree Planting Day and Beer Festival annually, which can be attended by prior understanding. 2. The park is adjacent to the Ming Tombs Reservoir, offering the opportunity to visit both places in one trip.
