Located in Changping District, northern Beijing, Shisanling Reservoir is one of the nearest campsites from the city. The reservoir is situated in the intermountain basin, with towering mountains surrounded, especially Mangshan, a spectacular mountain on the northern bank of the reservoir. The great mountains and the broad water form a scenic landscape, amid which is a sparse forest, with barbeques and leisure chairs set there.

Praised as a “natural oxygen bar”, the reservoir boasts fresh air. The mountains mirror in the water, picturing a landscape painting. At the boundary of mountain foot and the water shapes plenty of branching streams.

In addition to amazing natural scenery, you can also enjoy local food here. The reservoir features farm stays serving well-known Chunbingyan (spring pancake banquet) and Shuikuyu (reservoir fish).

Unlike other crowded places, settling in such a spacious area will bring you good moods and refreshed spirit.

Plenty of avenues inlaid in the scenic landscape, Shisanling Reservoir is a perfect campsite. You would feel satisfied seated in the grass, and being on a spree front of the mountains after propping up your tents, with breeze flicking your faces. If you are an energetic person, you can also take a tour at the Ming Tombs. When overlooking the distance, you will be vibrated by the magnificent landscape painting, particularly the colorful hills rising one after another.

Traffic Guidelines

• Bus: Take No.345 (Kuai) Bus from Deshengmenxi Terminus, or No. 881, No. 886, No. 888, or No. 889 Bus from Deshengmen Stop to Changpingdongguan Stop, and then transfer to Chang No. 56 Bus to Shisanling Shuiku (Shisanling Reservoir) Stop.

• Subway: Take the Changping Line to Nanshao Station, transfer to Chang No. 1, No. 51, No. 11, or No. 67 Bus to Changpingdongguan Stop, and then transfer to Chang No. 56 or No. 643 Bus to Shisanling Shuiku (Shisanling Reservoir) Stop.                                                                                                                                                                                       Take Subway Line 5 to Tiantongyuan Station, transfer to No.643 bus and then get off at Shisanling Shuiku Stop.

• Self-driving: Drive north along Beijing-Tibet Highway, get off from Shisanling (the Ming Tombs) exit, drive straight until the entrance of Huzhuang road after driving along Changchi road to the Ming Tombs scenic area, turn right at the intersection, and you’ll get to the destination.