Location: southwest of Beijing
Geography: mountains, highlands and plains
Area: 2,019 sq kms (780 sq miles)
Population: 870,000
Administrative Division: 8 Municipal Streets (Chengguan, Xinzhen, Xiangyang, Dongfeng, Yingfeng, Xingcheng, Gongchen, Xilu), 3 Municipal Districts (Liangxiang, Zhoukoudian, Liulihe), 11 Towns (Yancun, Doudian, Shilou, Changyang, Hebei, Changgou, Dashiwo, Zhangfang, Shidu, Qinglonghu, Hancunhe), 6 Counties (Xiayunling, Nanjiao, Fozizhuang, Daanshan, Shijiaying, Puwa)
Postal Code: 102400
Dialing Code: 010
Local Highlights: profound history and amazing scenic spots
Local Products: Mopan persimmon, white marble
Attractions
Cultural and Historical Sites: Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site Yunju Temple, Yan Capital Site of Western Zhou Dynasty (11 century BC- 711 BC), Zhangfang Ancient Plank Road, 107 ancient pagodas of many dynasties
Karst Caves: Shihua Cave, Yinhu Cave, Xianqi Cave, Tangren Cave, Longxian Cave, Yunshui Cave
Scenic Areas: Shidu, Baicaopan, Mt. Shangfang National Forest Park, Qinglong Lake, Mt. Shenglian
Amusement Resorts: Juma Paradise, Jinghui Golf, Yaoshang Countryside Golf, Haotian Amusement Park, Tianlong Hunting Center, Bofeng Green Island Ecological Garden
Rural Folk Custom Villages: Hancunhe, Tangshang, Qidu, Xihe, Xizhuang, Baoshui, Zhangfang, Simatai, Jiudu, Banbidian, Dongganchi, Beiganchi, Sishangmin, Mujiakou, Shangshibu, Changyang Grape Orchard, Dashiwo Chinese Dates Orchard, Liulihe Pear Orchard
Tips:
Fangshan has the most tourism spots in Beijing's suburban areas. For visitors' convenience, it has quite fast transportation to the city center, including city buses 917, 922, 616, 971 and tourism special trains No.7/8. Highways are extended to most countryside, making the rural tour more convenient. Hotels range from one star to three stars, but staying in the villagers' traditional houses may be more interesting to most travelers.
Useful Numbers
Tourist Consultation: 010-89352764
Consumer Complaint: 010-69367937
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Travelers' Voices on Fangshan District of Beijing
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Mar. 4,2009 02:46 Reply
Mr.Han said:
The World Geo-park in Fangshan District in Beijing will be built by the end of this year. The geo-park will cover parts of Beijing and Hebei Province. An area which aims to publicize the scientific knowledge of the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian will also be included in the Geo-park.