Yunmeng Mountain, renowned as Small Mount Huang, is located in the northwest of MiyunDistrict. Yunmeng Mountain is one of the well-known picturesque mountains in suburban Beijing, and is a forest park of a unique landform. In the park, the mountains are high and towering, the valleys and ravines are steep and deep, the peaks and stones are weirdly shaped, there are many waterfalls and gushing springs, the clouds and mist are beautiful and mysterious, and forests, flowers and grasses are vibrant and thick. All these form the picturesque natural scenery, and the mountain is so nicknamed “small Huangshan Mountain in Beijing.”
Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park occupies a total area of 2,208 hectares, and the elevation of its main peak is 1,414 meters. The forest park has rich scenic resources, thick forests and plenty of animal and plant varieties, and 711 species of green plants. From April to October, bushes and flowers blossom, producing a vibrant and beautiful picture. According to weather statistics, temperature in Yunmeng Mountain is general 6-7 degrees centigrade lower than that in the plain area, and the content of negative ion in the air is 6-12 times bigger than that in the cities, and air humidity and ventilation conditions are all favorable. The national forest park is the first choice for escaping from summer heat and for carrying out forest ecological tourism.
The strange peaks, weirdly-shaped rocks, ponds and waterfalls, seas of clouds, forests and ancient ruins of the Yunmeng Mountain form different vivid landscapes. Yunmeng Mountain integrates the functions of sightseeing and tourism, escaping from summer heat and vacationing, fitness and recuperation, scientific exploration and expedition together. At the same time, it is an ideal place for students, from primary schools, middle schools and universities, to conduct field studies of wild animals and plants, and to gather specimens.
Traffic: Take Bus No. 936 or 936 (Qinglong Gorge) at Dongzhimenwai Station, get off at Qinglong Gorge Intersection, and transfer to bus 11 to Yunmeng Mountain; take bus No. 867 or 867 tourist line at Dongzhimenwai Station, get off at Yingbin Road North end, and transfer to bus h11 to Yunmeng Mountain.Source: chinahotel.com.cn