With a floor area of 550 square meters and a construction area of about 2,400 square meters, the Dingdu Pavilion is located on the top of the Dingdu Peak, Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. The Dingdu Peak has an altitude of 680m and is surrounded by rolling mountains.

The Dingdu Pavilion and the Grand Canal are on the west and east end of the Chang’an Avenue – the most famous street in China – respectively. The Pavilion overlooks the entire Beijing City and therefore is the perfect spot to have a full view or take a full shot of the city. According to historical records, Yao Guangxia, a famous chancellor of the Ming Dynasty, climbed to the top of Dingdu Mountain to reconnoiter the terrain before building Beijing City. This was why the mountain was named Dingdu, which means the establishment of a capital in Chinese.

Ticket: 50 yuan/person

Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30 (the night tour starts after 16:30, for which a different ticket is required)

Phone: 010-61869088

Address: Dingdu Peak Scenic Area, Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing  北京市门头沟潭柘寺镇定都峰景区

Traffic Guide: Drive along Lianshi Road or Fushi Road to Shimenying roundabout, Mentougou District. Change for Highway 108 and go straight (through tunnels) to Nancun Village, and then drive 3km to the north to Dingdu Pavilion.