Shijingshan, Beijing

Shijingshan District (Chinese: 石景山区; pinyin: Shíjǐngshān Qū) is an urban district in the city of Beijing. It is located to the west of Beijing’s city center and is part of the beautiful Western Hills area. Shijingshan borders Haidian to the northeast and east, Fengtai to the south, and Mentougou to the west.

The district covers 86 square kilometers (33 square miles), making it one of the smaller districts in Beijing’s urban area. Despite its size, it is home to many people. The postal code for Shijingshan is 100043.

Although the nearby hills around Yunju Temple share a similar name, they have different Chinese characters and are not directly connected to Shijingshan District. This area is known for its mix of homes and places to visit, offering both a peaceful lifestyle and access to the city’s attractions.

Administrative divisions

Shijingshan District in Beijing has 9 subdistricts. These subdistricts help organize and manage the area.

Transportation

The western stretch of the 5th Ring Road runs through Shijingshan. The area has trains and buses to help people get around.

Shijingshan District has four metro lines from the Beijing Subway system:

• Line 1 stops at Pingguoyuan, Gucheng, Bajiao Amusement Park, Babaoshan, and Yuquanlu
• Line 6 stops at Jin'anqiao, Pingguoyuan, Yangzhuang, and Xihuangcun
• Line 11 stops at Moshikou, Jin'anqiao, Beixin'an, and Xinshougang (Shougang Park)
• Line S1 stops at Pingguoyuan and Jin'anqiao

Important areas

Shijingshan District in Beijing has several important places. These include the North China University of Technology, a place for learning and studying. There is also the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, a historic site. The district is home to the fun Shijingshan Amusement Park, where families can enjoy various rides and activities. Another key spot is the Shougang industrial complex, which used to be a big factory area. Lastly, the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is located here, where scientists study tiny particles and energy.

Economy

In 2017, Shijingshan District had a strong economy. The area made a lot of goods and services, worth 53.54 billion yuan. This means each person living there helped the economy by about 87.5 thousand yuan.

Education

Main article: List of schools in Shijingshan District

Shijingshan District in Beijing has many schools. These schools help children and young people learn and grow. The district is part of Beijing's school network, offering many chances to study.

Sports

Shijingshan District in Beijing was an important place for big sports events. It hosted the BMX and track-cycling events during the 2008 Summer Olympics at the Laoshan Velodrome. Later, it also hosted Big Air events for snowboarding and freestyle skiing during the 2022 Winter Olympics at the Big Air Shougang.

Climate

Shijingshan District has a humid continental climate. The average temperature each year is 13.2 °C (55.8 °F). July is the warmest month, with temperatures around 27.0 °C (80.6 °F). January is the coldest month, averaging about −2.7 °C (27.1 °F). The area gets about 565.9 mm (22.28 in) of rain each year, and July is the wettest month.