Beijing Xishan National Forest Park
Mapping the Western Hills forest and cultural landscape
Beijing Xishan National Forest Park offers a unique study of peri-urban conservation, featuring planted woodlands and rocky ridge terrain at the doorstep of the Chinese capital. This protected area bridges the metropolitan edge of Beijing with the eastern reaches of the Taihang Mountains, integrating historical sites with diverse seasonal forest flora. The park remains a primary example of how regional geography and cultural memory converge within a state-designated national forest zone.