Shangfangshan National Forest Park

China Tourist Attraction
Beijing and surrounding areas
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Shangfang Mountain is located in Hancunhe Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, about 60 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. It is a mountainous natural scenic spot. The total area of the scenic spot is 3.53 square kilometers, and it has the only well-preserved original secondary forest in North China. The forest coverage rate is over 90%, and it has the largest group of famous trees and ancient trees in Beijing, including more than 10 thousand-year-old trees, 34 first-level ancient trees, and more than 4,000 second-level ancient trees. The cypress king, pine king, ginkgo king, and locust king are collectively known as the "four thousand-year-old tree kings". In late autumn, the autumn mountain is as bright as makeup, and the maple, oak, cotinus and other colored tree species in the valley compete for beauty and are gorgeous. A poet once described Shangfang Mountain like this: "A forest of autumn leaves dyed by heaven, green and yellow dyed red, only the cypress does not change with frost and dew, and it is still green and dripping with cold frost and wind." There are the famous "Nine Caves and Twelve Peaks" in the park. The nine caves are: Tianwang Cave, Jiuhuan Cave, Yanshou Cave, Yinyang Cave, Huayan Cave, Vajra Cave, Chaoyang Cave, Xifang Cave, Yunshui Cave; the twelve peaks are: Zijin Ridge, Guanyin Peak, Xiaoyue Peak, Huilong Peak, Pilu Peak, Jinxiu Peak, Xiangwang Peak, Wanghai Peak, Tianzhu Peak, Camel Peak, Chaluo Peak, Shizi Peak, and there are 72 Zen temples headed by "Duolu Temple". It is known as "Suhang in the south and Shangfang in the north". It is a famous plant-rich area, with 103 families, 363 genera, 625 species and 20 variants of vascular plants; 199 species of woody plants and 446 species of herbaceous plants.

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Interpretation of Shangfangshan National Forest Park from the perspective of Eastern philosophy From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, Shangfangshan National Forest Park is a natural landscape full of "Tao". In Taoist philosophy, nature and man coexist harmoniously, emphasizing "the unity of man and nature". The mountains, trees, and streams of Shangfangshan all show the rhythm of nature and the vitality of life, reflecting the concept of "Tao follows nature". In Buddhist philosophy, the tranquility and Zen of Shangfangshan allow people to find inner peace in nature. Every scene seems to be a Zen case, guiding people to enlightenment. Confucian philosophy emphasizes that "the benevolent enjoy mountains, and the wise enjoy water". The beauty of the mountains and waters of Shangfangshan is not only pleasing to the eye, but also inspires people's inner benevolence and wisdom. Interpretation of Shangfangshan National Forest Park from the perspective of Western philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, Shangfangshan National Forest Park is a place to explore existence and essence. In existentialist philosophy, the natural environment of Shangfangshan provides a space for reflecting on the meaning of self-existence, allowing people to feel the insignificance of individuals and the preciousness of life in the vastness of nature. Phenomenological philosophy emphasizes understanding the world through intuitive experience. Every scene in Shangfang Mountain is a direct perceptual experience, allowing people to more deeply understand the essence of existence through interaction with nature. In ecological philosophy, the ecological protection and sustainable development of Shangfang Mountain embodies the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and is a reflection and transcendence of traditional Western anthropocentrism. Whether it is the "unity of man and nature" and "Tao follows nature" of Eastern philosophy, or existentialism, phenomenology, and ecological philosophy of Western philosophy, Shangfang Mountain National Forest Park has become an excellent place for philosophical thinking and spiritual exploration with its unique natural charm.

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