The hustle and bustle of life often makes people long for the green hills and waters. Pursuing a poetic life, and you will find that the beauty is within your reach.
01 Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area
The natural scenery of Shentangyu is very beautiful, integrating mountains, rivers, strange peaks and rocks, and is a comprehensive tourist area for people to travel, have fun, relax and take a weekend vacation. Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area is 65 kilometers away from Beijing. It takes about one hour to drive from the North Fourth Ring Road. The environment is quiet and free from noise disturbance, and the mountains on both sides are soaring and spectacular with lush forests. Landscapes such as the Bodhisattva's Hat, the Eagle's Beak Ridge, and the God's Tortoise Rock are all fascinating. There is also a natural "stone waterfall", which is made from a piece of granite of nearly 10,000 square meters washed by rain.
In the Shentangyu scenic area, the Yanqi River, which is made of mountain springs, runs through the whole area and flows continuously in all seasons. The naturally formed Dragon Pool is 4 meters deep and its water is clear and fresh. There are also Mandarin Duck Pond, Crocodile Pond and many other water areas. The water areas are wide and clear, so you can play in the water, catch small fish and take boats.
In addition to enjoying the natural beauty, you can also have an exciting real CS field battle! Shentangyu Real CS Battle Base is located in Shentangyu Scenic Area, and the core of the base covers an area of more than 3,000 square meters. Relying on the natural terrain construction, the scenic area for different groups of people set up more than ten kinds of game scenes.
Tickets: 35 RMB for adults
Address: No.1, Shipian Village, Huairou District, Beijing
02 Longmenjian Scenic Area
Longmenjian Scenic Area is located in the west of Beijing, and the scenic area includes three parts: Longmenjian Grand Canyon, Ghost Valley, and Beijing West Hanging Temple. The temperature in the Grand Canyon is 4-6 ℃ lower than that in the city. Coming to Longmenjian in summer is an excellent choice to escape from the heat. The road in the valley is gentle and the slope is less than 14 degrees, so it is easy to walk. The canyon is rich in vegetation, and the content of negative oxygen ions is 400-500 times higher than that of the city, making it a "natural oxygen bar" near the city. There are dozens of attractions in the valley with different forms, and it is known as "Chinese Wild Bonsai" by geologists.
The valley has winding rock walls, strange rocks and numerous caves. At the narrowest part of Wulong Gorge, the valley path is only two meters wide. And the cliffs on both sides are more than 300 meters high. Have you heard of the "mystery" of Longmenjian since ancient times? Outside the gorge, pines and cypresses are abundant, and frogs are constantly chirping. Inside the canyon, various grasses and trees are abundant, but there are only pines and cypresses that do not grow. Frogs can be seen everywhere in the valley, but the sound of frogs is not heard. This peculiar natural phenomenon is still an unsolved mystery.
Admission: 40 RMB for adults
Address: Yanjiatai Village, Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
03Jingdong Grand Canyon
Jingdong Grand Canyon Natural Scenic Area is 85 kilometers away from downtown, adjacent to Panshan in the south, and adjacent to scenic spots such as Huangyaguan Great Wall, Dule Temple, Qingle Tomb and Wuling Mountain in the east, making it a glorious pearl embedded in the Golden Delta area of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.
Jingdong Grand Canyon consists of two scenic areas, Grand Canyon and Jingtai Mountain. The attractions are connected by an aerial ropeway that is 1,000 meters long with a drop of 420 meters. There are four observation platforms on Jingtai Mountain. Standing on top of the observation deck, you can enjoy the scenery of the scenic area.
The five naturally formed pools in the Grand Canyon are named "Thrilling, Dangerous, Strange, Spiritual, and Loud" in that order. The waterfall located above the fifth pool is a 30-meter drop from the top of the mountain. Because of its high drop, the water pouring speed is very fast, after the fall will rebound up and then fall again.
Tongtian Gorge is a very worthwhile attraction. It is like a narrow gap formed by the cracking of a sky-high mountain peak. If you look closer, the narrowest part of the gap is 1 meter wide. This was once a secret base for the production of military supplies during the the War of Resistance Against Japan. The ruins of a small arsenal are located on the right side of the gorge.
Admission: 78 RMB for adult tickets
Address: Yuzishan Village, Shandong Zhuang, Pinggu District, Beijing
04 Baihua Mountain Scenic Area
Baihua Mountain is located at the northern end of Taihang Mountains and belongs to the branch of Little Wutai Mountain, and is situated in Baihua Mountain National Nature Reserve. It is 100 kilometers away from the city and has convenient transportation. The total area of the scenic area is about 10,000 hectares. The main peak of Baihuashan Mountain is 1991 meters above sea level. The highest peak, Baicaopan, is 2049 meters above sea level, making it the third highest peak in Beijing. It is rich in flora and fauna resources and is known as the "Natural Flora and Fauna Garden of North China".
In summer, Baihua Mountain has dense trees, beautiful mountains and scenery. With an average temperature of 22℃ in July, it is a perfect place for summer vacation and relaxation. When you drive to the top of the mountain, the flowers and grasses are beautiful against the backdrop of the mountains. The clouds in the mountains look like a fairyland, and this is the most peculiar view of Baihua Mountain. In summer and autumn, the mountain is often cloudy and foggy. It is important to note that the temperature at the top of the mountain is low, so it is best to bring a jacket to prevent you from catching a cold.
Tickets: 40 RMB for adult tickets
Address: No. 102, Zhangjiapu Section, Baihuashan Road, Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
Translator: LIU Yu
Reviewer: WU Jiayi
