Labagoumen Virgin Forest Park
喇叭沟门原始森林公园
A primary and secondary forest at Beijing's northernmost tip. Large stands of white birch turn golden in autumn, making it the most famous destination in the suburbs for a fall road trip.
Labagoumen Virgin Forest Park lies at the northernmost tip of Huairou District, in Labagoumen Manchu Ethnic Township, bordering Fengning in Hebei Province. The forest covers about 70,000 mu and is mostly made up of secondary woodland, including white birch, aspen, and Mongolian oak. It features large stands of white birch, which are rare in Beijing. The best autumn colors appear from late September to mid-October, when the birch leaves turn gold and the oak leaves glow red. Summer is cool and good for escaping the heat, and winter brings snowy scenery. The park has trails and observation decks. Check the scenic area's notices for admission. It is about 100 km from Huairou urban district by road. The drive follows mountain roads on National Highway 111, so it's best to drive yourself and spend a night in Tanghekou or Labagoumen.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (subject to scenic area notices)
Nearby sights
- Wulong Gorge
- Baili Landscape Gallery
- Baihe Canyon
- Four Seasons Flower Sea (Sihai)
- Yunmengshan National Forest Park
- Tianchi Gorge
- Yougu Shentan Valley
- Jiuyanlou Great Wall