introduce
Badachu Park is located next to Xishan Forest Park. Badachu refers to the eight Buddhist temples in the park. It has a long history and is very popular. It has been a famous place to worship Buddha and pray for blessings in the suburbs of Beijing since ancient times. There are many ginkgo and maple trees on the mountain, and the red and yellow leaves are very beautiful in autumn; in spring (March-April), thousands of apricots bloom under Hutou Peak, just like snowflakes. It is very good to come here for a walk to view the scenery, climb mountains and worship Buddha.
Play time and route reference
The mountains in Badachu Park are not too high, and there are steps. It takes about four or five kilometers to walk from the entrance of the scenic spot to the top of the mountain, which is suitable for mountain climbing and exercise. It takes 2-3 hours to climb the mountain, and 4-6 hours or even longer to worship the Buddha all the way. Generally, it takes a whole day to prepare for a visit from downtown Beijing. If you have poor physical strength or have elderly and children traveling together, you can also choose the cableway and slideway in the scenic area, especially the slideway from the top of the mountain, which is very emotional and especially suitable for bringing children to experience.
Eight highlights
The eight places in the park refer to one Chang'an Temple, two Lingguang Temples, three Sanshan Temples, four Dabei Temples, five Longquan Temples, six Xiangjie Temples, seven Baozhu Caves and eight Zhengguo Temples. Except for one Chang'an Temple which is still closed, the other seven are open to tourists.
The two Lingguang Temples were built in the Tang Dynasty. There is a Buddha tooth relic enshrined in the temple. There are only two relics left in the world, so it is very famous in Buddhist temples, and the legend is also very effective. Therefore, Lingguang Temple is also in Badachu Park to worship Buddha and pray for blessings. more concentrated places.
The four to seven temples are all about scenery, and six of them are still the emperor's palace, so the scenery is very beautiful like a garden, and the surrounding mountains are also very beautiful, so the sightseeing is mainly for viewing.
There are lush ancient ginkgo trees in four places, clear and beautiful Longquan in five places, magnificent and exquisite buildings in six places, and good places to watch the panoramic view of the capital and the sunrise in seven places.
"The Ninth Place": Cliff Valley
In addition to the eight places, the recently discovered Moya Valley is called the "Ninth Place". There are many statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva carved in the Ming Dynasty on the rocky cliffs in the valley. They have been hidden in the mountains for hundreds of years and can be visited. watch.
In addition, there are scenic spots such as glacier boulders, which can be easily seen when passing by. In addition to the many scenic spots, it is also a good choice to come here to watch the mountains and exercise.
opening hours
January 1-March 15 06:00-17:30; March 16-August 31 06:00-18:30; September 1-November 15 06:00-18:00 ;November 16-December 31, 06:00-17:30
Preferential treatment policy
must see tips
1. To offer incense to the temple, you can buy it before departure, or buy it outside the park. The incense outside can be brought in. The incense candles in the temple are more expensive than outside.
2. There will be people on the top of the mountain who will provide a service for riding down the mountain, but often the price will be increased halfway or only half of it will be sent to a black car, etc. It is not recommended to experience it.
3. Before entering the park, you can buy some snacks and drinking water. The prices at the kiosks and hawkers in the park are more expensive than those outside.
4. On the first day, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month and other Buddha worship days, there are a lot of people in the park. If you are not rushing to worship Buddha on the Buddha worship day, it is recommended to travel at the wrong peak.