No. 1:Ming TombsReservoir

The Ming Tombs Reservoir, located in Changping District, is 40 km away from downtown Beijing. It has developed into a tourism resort with functions like flood control, hydroelectricity, sightseeing, tourism, as well as education. The Ming Tombs Reservoir is famous for its water recreation area, which is 20 times the size of Kunming Lake inthe Summer Palace. After camping, tourists may visit the grand and mysterious Ming Tombs.

Attractions Nearby: Ming Tombs, Great Wall at Badaling

Transportation: Take Bus No. 845 at Xizhimen Station or take Bus No. 912 at Andingmen Station or take Bus Y No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Tourists choosing to drive may drive towards the north alongside Badaling Road and steer out of Xiguan Roundabout, Changping District. Then keep driving towards the north and turn right after seeing the road sign.

No. 4: Yanqi Lake

Yanqi Lake is surrounded by mountains on its three sides, with Jundu Mountain on its north side, Hongluo Mountain on its west side and Jindeng Mountain on its east side. There are maple, evergreen, and torch trees as well as other trees and shrubs.

Attractions Nearby: Qinglong Lake, Hongluo Temple

Transportation: Take tourist shuttle bus at Xuanwumen,Dongsishitiao,Qianmen, Hepingjie Beikou, Gongzhufen or Hangtianqiao; take Bus No. 916 at Dongzhimen Long-distance Bus Station and get off at Huairou Sanzhong Station, then transfer to Bus No. 2 or Bus No. 936.

Self-driving Route:

1. Drive alongside Jingshun Road to Kaifang Roundabout, Huairou District and steer out of No. 3 Exit (heading to Fengning), then turn right and keep driving straight for 8 km.

2. Drive alongside Jingcheng Highway and steer out of Huairou Toll Station and drive to Huairou Kaifang Roundabout and steer out of No. 3 Exit (heading to Fengning), then turn right and keep driving straight for 8 km.

3. Drive alongside Jingcheng Highway to Yangsong-steer out of Fengning Exit and keep driving straight, then turn left at the T-junction. Then turn right at the traffic light and keep driving straight for 2.5 km.

No. 3: Baihebao Reservoir

Baihebao Reservoir boasts the highest elevation (560 meters) in Beijing. It is 30 km away from Yanqing County and located upstream of the river. Tourists may drive towards the northeast of Yanqing County, pass through Jiuxian Town and keep driving alongside the winding mountain road, then the destination will appear.

Attractions Nearby: Great Wall at Badaling, Lognqing Gorge Scenic Area

Self-driving Route: Drive alongside Jingchang Highway and steer out of Xiguan, Changping District, then drive straight towards the Ming Tombs and turn left at Changling Crossroad (heading to Yongning)-Yongning, Yanqing-Liubinpu-turn left at the crossroad of Guihuamu National Geological Park, then turn left and head to Baihebao Reservoir.