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Fangshan District

Fangshan District is situated in the southwest of Beijing, 38 km away from the downtown Beijing. It has an area of 2,019 square kilometers and a population of 814,367 (2000 Census). The district consists of 8 subdistricts of the city of Fangshan, 14 towns, and 6 townships.

Fangshan District in Beijing may be a historical district because of the ancient sites. The most famous site Peking Man site in Zhoukoudian is located in this district. It is the most ancient mankind by far and is also one of the richest cultural sites which have been found in the world concerning the ancient mankind site. Another site which refers to the Buddhism is Yunju Temple, a temple has contained the most stone inscriptions in the world. “Shidu” which means Ten ferries is a famous scenic spot with beautiful scenes here and there.

Attractions in Fangshan District

: Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site