Baiwangshan Forest Park

Baiwangshan is the closest forest park to the center of the city, just 3 kilometers northwest of the Summer Palace. [beijing.cn]

Baiwangshan is the closest forest park to the center of the city, just 3 kilometers northwest of the Summer Palace. With an area of about 2 square kilometers, the park is covered with thick forest and flourishing shrubs. In the spring, the park is beautifully decorated with splendid green foliage.

Travel tips:

Don't miss: Shetaijun Temple, Huitou Rock, Wangxiang Arbour

Best time to visit: March to October

Admission: 6 yuan

Tel: +86-010-62884508

Getting there: Take Bus 330, 716, 718, 903, 933, 968.

Beijing Botanical Garden

Beijing Botanical Garden is situated in the western outskirts of the city between Xiangshan Park and Jade Spring Mountain. [beijing.cn]

Beijing Botanical Garden is situated in the western outskirts of the city between Xiangshan Park and Jade Spring Mountain. With intriguing rockeries, clear ponds and elegant bridges, the garden is a wonderful place to explore natural beauty. The park is the largest botanical garden in North China, with a great variety of greenhouses, rare trees and stunning flowers, as well as a number of historical attractions, such as Cao Xueqin Memorial and Liang Qichao Tomb.

Travel tips:

Don't miss: Cherry Valley, Wofo Temple, Big Greenhouse

Best time to visit: March to November

Admission: 55 yuan

Tel: +86-010-82598771

Web: http://www.beijingbg.com/English/index.asp

Getting there: Take Bus 318, 331, 360, 714, 733, 737, 833, 904.