Shijingshan Travel Guide

Brief Intro: Shijingshan is the heavy industry center, national sports center and a major recreational venue in this city.

Location: west of Beijing, west part of Chang An Jie, 16 km (10 mi) from Tiananmen Square, neighboring Haidian, Fengtai, Mentougou districts

Geography: plains and mountain areas

Area: 86 sq km (33 sq mi)

Population: 350,000

Administrative Division: 10 Municipal Streets (Babaoshan, Laoshan, Bajiao, Gucheng, Pingguoyuan, Jindingjie, Beixin'an, Guangning, Wulituo, Lugu)

Postal Code: 100043

Dialing Code: 010

Local Highlights: Shougang Steel Group
 

Attractions

Amusement: Shougang Steel Industry Area, Shijingshan Amusement Park, Badachu Park, Beijing International Sculpture Park, Beijing Shooting Range Hall
Museums: Beijing Eunuch Culture Exhibition Hall, China Quaternary Glacier Exhibition Hall
Temples: Fahai Temple, Cheng'en Temple, Cishan Temple, Huanggu Temple, Shifang Pujue Temple

Beijing International Sculpture Park, covering about 0.63 sq mi, is the largest sculpture theme park in this city. The park is established to collect and display the sculpture art at home and abroad. So far, the park has gathered over 180 sculpture masterpieces from over 40 countries, including statues, relief and frescos. These masterpieces are mainly laid out in the eastern park and the western park presents a quiet rural landscape.

Next to Shijingshan Gymnasium, Shijingshan Amusement Park is really a relaxing place for adults and entertaining place for children. It is honored as the Beijing Disneyland due to the modern construction style of the European gardens. Here children can experience the castle from the story of Cinderella. The Russian style fast-food restaurant and England style London Tower Bridge can be found as well. Some entertaining activities, such as strategic defense initiative (SDI), the world of movies, spacecraft, satellite bungee and others, are equipped for tourists. Additionally, since the park was expanded, another two theme amusement zones had been added: Fantastic Zone and Adventure Zone. In a word, this park is a paradise for those who are fond of playing. 

Beijing Eunuch Culture Exhibition Hall was originally the tomb of Tian Yi, the favorite eunuch of the Shenzong Emperor in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The exhibition hall, covering 6,000 square meters (about 7,176 sq yd), is delicately constructed. Two giant columns stand in the front of the tomb accompanied by a warrior minister and a civilian. And there are three pavilions in the grave yard. The epigraphy of the middle pavilion is the content of a decree that the Emperor then appointed Tian Yi to guard Nanjing and the east and west pavilions are carved with the life record and achievement of Tian Yi. Xiande Memorial Temple, linked to Tian Yi’s tomb, consists of the gate, columns, Lingxing Gate, tablet pavilion and the main hall. Generally, Beijing Eunuch Culture Exhibition Hall reveals the mysterious life of the eunuch in the feudalist society.  

China Quaternary Glacier Exhibition Hall is the only museum displaying the glacier sites in the world. The museum not only tells people the knowledge of the earth and geology, but also provides a condition for the geological experts to do research. In the exhibition hall, tourists could learn of the basic knowledge of quaternary glacier, some works on quaternary glacier created by Li Siguang (a well-known Geologist of China) and the present research results about quaternary glacier. Meanwhile, most of the exhibitions are the photos and materials of the glacier sites as well as some stone samples in that period. Here you would know more about the development of the world’s geology and climate.
 

Transportation

Shijingshan is easily accessible. Subways, city buses and other fast roads such as Wuhuan and Lianshi Roads connect in and out of the district. It only takes half an hour to get to the Capital International Airport (PEK), and one hour to go around all other districts of this city. Shijingshan has a well developed infrastructure.
 

Annual Festivals

Summer Carnival: June - August
China Garden Tea Culture Festival: late April - early May
Climbing Festival on Mt. Shijingshan: late September - mid October
 

Useful Numbers

Tourist Consultation: 010-68686201
Illegal Tour Guide Report: 010-69704656
Consumer Complaint: 010-68863218
Ambulance: 010-68878956
Traffic Accident Ambulance: 010-68455655

- Last updated on Aug. 29, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Shijingshan District of Beijing
Asked by Thai from US | Jan. 04, 2021 10:56Reply
Ride share or taxi from Beijing Holiday inn Parkview
Is it easy to catch Taxi or ride share from this Hotel? Are there any must eat places nearby?
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Answered by Sarah | Jan. 05, 2021 01:27
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Generally speaking, there won't be difficulty for you to take a taxi from the hotel. There are several nice restaurants nearby. Which type do you prefer? Then I can recommend one or two for you.
Answered by Thai | Jan. 05, 2021 07:28
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We would like to try any local specialty or northern Chinese food.
Asked by Nick from THAILAND | Aug. 14, 2016 04:20Reply
Hello, I will be moving to Shijingshan next month to teach at Beijing Polytechnic College.
Are there any public swimming close by i can swim at?
Thanks
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Answered by Peter from USA | Aug. 15, 2016 02:38
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Yes! There is a swimming pool on Xuezi Road inside the campus. You can go swimming there. Have fun! :)
Asked by Perru from PHILIPPINED | Jun. 24, 2016 03:13Reply
I like to go to beijing haidian to visit catholic church(english speaking).
What bus number i take i am here in shijingshan and how many hours from here?
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Answered by Emma from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 24, 2016 20:47
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Do you refer to Haidian Christian Church that located at no.39, West Haidian Street,Haidian District?
If yes, you can take subway line 1 at Bajiao Amusement Park, get off at Gongzhufen. Then transfer to line 10 to Suzhoujie Station, Exit A.
Afterwards, walk north along Suzhou Street around 0.6 miles to find the church.
Asked by Renato Antonio from ITALIA | Apr. 17, 2014 02:49Reply
In May I will visittake a journey to Bejing. I would like to visit the Shooting Range Hall.
Is it possible?
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Answered by Jimmy | Apr. 17, 2014 03:35
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It is possible, but I heard it only opens to the public on Tuesday to Saturday.
Answered by Renato Antonio from ITALIA | May. 05, 2014 04:25
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Thank You Jimmy. Can you tell me the opening times?
Answered by Jimmy | May. 06, 2014 02:16
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Hi, there is no certain operation time for that hall.
If you want to go, it is suggested to reach at around 10:00. Usually, it will be open during that time.
Answered by Renato Antonio from ITALIA | May. 07, 2014 03:53
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GREAT THANKS FOR YOUR COURTESY
Asked by kenya | May. 11, 2013 19:58Reply
where to buy a laptop while at shi jing shan area
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Answered by Sara from CANADA | May. 11, 2013 20:15
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The place you mentioned covers a large area and which specific place do you refer to?
As far as I know, there is computer city called Tianyu Computer City which is at Pingguoyuan Dongkou Bus Station. You can easily see it after you reach Pingguoyuan Dongkou Bus Station.
Answered by kenya | May. 12, 2013 13:04
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Thank you sarah.
let me say area around North china university of technology. where can i find a computer shop?
Answered by Sara from CANADA | May. 12, 2013 20:26
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The computer market I suggested is about 3km from your university and you can reach there by a taxi. The taxi fare is around 15RMB and takes about ten minutes.
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