Yinshan Pagoda Forest is located in the northern part of Beijing, within the Ming Tombs Special Area, approximately 60 kilometers away from the city center by car, making it an ideal destination for tourists who enjoy exploring ancient sites. The scenic area was originally the site of the famous Fahua Zen Temple, which was later destroyed, leaving only the ancient pagodas within the temple grounds. Among them, the five pagodas from the Jin Dynasty period on the square are relatively well-preserved, with their simple and grand appearance offering a strong sense of antiquity and historical depth.
The area of Yinshan Pagoda Forest is not large, with the main attraction being the square where the five ancient pagodas are located. Visitors can take photographs of the pagodas, capturing the simple grandeur that results in very appealing images. The pagoda forest is backed by Yinshan Mountain, which has been known since ancient times as the ‘Silver Mountain Iron Wall’, referring to the pristine whiteness of the mountain when it snows, and the steep cliffs on one side that do not accumulate snow. Visitors to the scenic area can also climb the small mountain for leisure, observe the steep cliffs, and explore numerous small, unnamed ancient pagodas scattered throughout the mountain. Additionally, taking an aerial view of the five pagodas from the mountaintop is quite impressive. The opening hours are from 08:00 to 17:00 all year round. Concessions are offered to children: minors aged 6 (excluding) to 18 (including) years old, half price; children aged 6 (including) or under 1.2 meters (including) in height, free. Students: full-time undergraduate and below (excluding adult education), half price. Social security recipients: with a social security benefit receipt, half price. Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan youth: with valid documents such as the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, or student IDs, half price. Military personnel: active-duty soldiers and firefighters with valid documents (military security cards are not considered valid documents), free. Disabled persons: with valid disability certificates or military disability certificates, free. Retired personnel: retired personnel with valid documents, free. Elderly: aged 60 (including) and above, free. Beijing Tong Elderly Assistance Card holders: those with a Beijing Tong – Elderly Assistance Card can enter with a formal card; those with a temporary card must also show their ID card. Additional note: The information above is for reference only; please check the latest information disclosed by Yinshan Pagoda Forest on the day of your visit. Important notice: The scenic area has been under maintenance since August 2014 and is temporarily closed to the public. Please call for the specific opening times.Yinshan Pagoda Forest
Yinshan Pagoda Forest is located in the northern part of Beijing, within the Ming Tombs Special Area[...]
