Yanqing is located in the northwest of Beijing boasting rich natural resources. It is also the venue for the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition and the 2022 Winter Olympics. The cool weather and flourish forest make Yanqing an ideal option to avoid summer heat for Beijingers. 

Yudu Mountain

Yudu Mountain is a place that is barely known, and also a reminder of the most primitive natural environment in people's minds, with picturesque scenes created by mountains, rocks, forests, springs, waterfalls, flowers and grasses, bringing you a tranquil natural environment and delights by wildlife. It is located in the mountain of northwest Yanqing County, covering an area of over 100 square kilometers, connected with Yuhai highway from No. 110 national highway. The streams highlighted by beautiful cobblestones flow freely even in freezing days among this green world created by lush trees around. The flowers are in bloom all the years round except winter. Green mountains, singing birds and blooming flowers invent a beautiful picture revealing tranquility, peace and calm. Here, you can see the pure and green Wangyou Lake, gorgeous high mountains and mysterious forests, every beautiful thing you can imagine can be seen in this area.

Address: East of Yuhuangmiao Village, Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing District, Beijing

Ticket Price: 60 Yuan/person (half price for the senior and students who hold relevant certificates)

Wulong Gorge Scenic Area

Wulong Gorge Scenic Area, located in the Shaliangzi region in Qianjiadian Town in the mountain area of east Yanqing, only 5 km from Dishuihu Scenic Area, is famed for its green mountains, blue water and tranquil gorge. In the mountains, there are many karst caves with stones in different shapes where many ponds are located. The steep cliff on both sides of the gorge is created by the nature. Walking on the bridge of 1 km long along the steep cliff, you will see picturesque scenes around you and water falling into the ponds below you. In the Scenic Area, the steep cliff, beautiful mountains, strange rocks and flying waterfalls, tranquil caves and layers of clouds in the sky, as well as lush trees bring you delights by the wild environment. Due to the changes of the earth’s crust in ancient times, the straight and tall mountain with outstanding peaks and steep cliffs was formed, standing beside the Baihe River. Moreover, there are many springs here flowing all the years around, converging into a large stream before falling from the cliff of several decameters high, thus forming a wonder featuring roaring sound and flying spays.

Address: On the border of Yanqing District and Huairou District, Beijing

Route: Get off at Shaliangzi stop by bus to Baoshan Temple after arriving at Yanqing stop by bus 919 or 920

Ticket Price: 30 Yuan for Wulong Gorge, 25 Yuan for Dishuihu Scenic Area

Longqing Gorge

Longqing Gorge featuring gorgeous scenes and fresh air is a perfect place for people to avoid scorching heat. Although it is not very big, it boasts green mountains and blue water. The scenic area as one of the top 16 new scenic spots in Beijing is located at the outfall of Gucheng River in northwest Gucheng Village 10 km northeast of Yanqing County, 85 km from Beijing downtown. Longqing Gorge that was once called Jiuqu of Beijing in ancient times is known for its beautiful landscapes paralleled with Lijiang scenes in Yunnan of southwest China. Longqingxia reservoir like a bridge is connecting two steep mountains of over hundreds of meters high – this is why it is called Longqing Gorge, spanning through 40 or 50 meters, like a huge lock to trap two dragons. Climbing on the dam to overlook the north, the dark green water reflects the mountains around and white clouds above. In summer, this area boasts cool temperature and fresh air. In winter, the long freezing days transforms this place into an ice paradise in North China, and provides advantageous conditions for carving ice lamps. Meanwhile, there are nearly 30 scenic spots along the 7 km reservoir scenic area already opened for tour. On both banks of cliffs are many strange peaks and rocks like Buddha, Shixiong Tiaoyan (stone bear jumping from a rock), Jiuliandong (nine-interconnected cave), Jiguan (rooster’s comb) Mountain, Jingang Mountain, Mati (horseshoe) Pond, Jiangjun (General) Rock and jingang Temple relics, which are called the Uniqueness outside Beijing. After the boat berths at a small pier of Jiuqu Lake, you can get on the bank and walk toward the top along the gorge, while enjoying the scenic spots like Shenxianyuan (immortal’s dwelling), Xianrenqi (chess played by immortals) and Laohuzui (tiger’s mouth) on the way.

Ticket Price: 40 Yuan in Peak Season (April 10 to Nov. 15)

Opening hours: 07:30~16:30

Address: Longqing Gorge, Yanqing District, Beijing

Baihepu Reservoir

Baihepu (Baihe Fort) Reservoir got its name from the Jing’anpu Fort, also known as Baihepu in the Ming Dynasty thousands of years ago, because it defended Baihe Gorge. It is also the fifth largest reservoir of Beijing and the highest one with 560 meters high, located on the trunk steam of Baihe River, 30 km from Yanqing District, with its northwest connecting with Chicheng County of Hebei Province. The Baihe Gorge is a rare great canyon scenic spot around Beijing. In winter, the left mountains are covered by snow and ice, forming magnificent icy waterfalls, while the Baihe River is in ice blockage, like a huge white dragon coiling in the gorge, thus forming peculiar scenes. The landscapes for the 380 km self-driving tour are mainly around the reservoir, into the gorge and along the gorge. Moreover, the must-order dishes in hotels and farmhouses beside the reservoir are the ones made from fresh fish from the reservoir by stewing or deep frying. Besides those, the fresh mushroom, edible wild herds and authentic farm eggs can also cook delicious dishes that make you refreshing all day long.

Address: North of Xiangying County, Yanqing District 延庆区香营乡北部