Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Spot is located in Mentougou district of west Beijing suburb, 55km from downtown. Covering 20 square meters in area, the spot is quite famous for its ancient temple, odd pines and queer rocks. Miaofeng Mountian is a part of Taihang mountain range, composed by igneous rocks with its highest peak 1291 meters high above sea level. The steering mountians are mistcovered by cliffs of uniques shapes and peaks of fantastic aspects towering into the clouds. Standing on the summit, a magnificant vista will be laid out before you with the sunrise, sunglow, freezing mist and fairy stones. However, this is far less than what the haunt will provide you. A spacious rose garden occupying an area of 1000mu and imbued with sweat aroma of roses features one of the most unique scenery of the local area. Every year a large temple affair will be held and thousands of people will gather around to offer incense to the Buddhist, adding an extra cultural atmosphere to the place. The event is the largest one of its kind in north China area.
　　Huijisi, one of the best known sites of Miaofent Mountian, was originally built in Liao dynasty. It consists of three temple groups, namely Linggan Palace, Huixiang Palace, Yuhuang Summit. They stand proudly orderly from bottom to top, emerging themselves among the pine forest. The 14 magnificant temples are placed with a lot of Gods and powful spirits of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianismin and folk legends.
　　The yearly held temple gathering is an important event of the local area which started as early as Ming dynasty and already lasted for over 300 years. From Apr. 1 to Apr.15 each year, thousands of pilgrims will be congregate from different place across the country to offer incense and pray for blessings from God. Various activities will be held such as free porridge offering and traditional skills performance. The 15-day-last event is spilled over with joyous atmosphere with crowded people, incense smoke and light-up candles all day and night. The scene is vividly described in some ancient books such as Yanjing-Sui-Shi-Ji written by Dunchong, a rich merchant of Qing dynasty. In 1952, Beijing University organized an investigation on the temple affair of Miaofeng Mountain in search of its significant contribution to the formation of Chinese traditional culture. The facts and opinions are summarized in the later pulished book Pilgrim in Miaofeng Mountain, the first Chinese publication on such a subject which led a beginning of series of research work on folklore across the country. From then on, Miaofeng Mountain became the original place of Chinese folklore.
　　Sheer precipice and over hanging rocks are enveloped by wild flowers and old pine trees, Beautiful and magnificent scenery prevails with singing birds and fragrant flowers and everything full of life and vitality. Miaofeng Mountain provides rich resource of rare plants and herbals and the beautiful flower blossom will please your eyes all year round with pink peach flower, purple lilac, jade pear flower and countless others.
　　Other famous spots include Xiyin Temple, Dayun Temple, Dishuiyan(water droping cave, one of the Eight Famous Sceneries in Beijing), the villa which ever lived by Zhushitun, the famous loyal teacher of emperor Puyi of Qing Dynasty, etc.
　　Visiting Miaofeng Mountian without seeing its pines and rocks will be a great regret. As long as you are surrounded by these fantastic creatures, you would understand why it comes to this conclusion. The breath-taking vista just make you wonder you are standing in a wonderland embellished around with dense green pines and queer rocks which vary their shapes with your imagination. Collect a paramount view of boundless scenery at the summit and take a breath to enjoy the moment being harmony with nature!