To meet the summer travel needs of residents and tourists, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism has launched seven characteristic rural tourism routes, taking you to decode the natural secrets in geological wonders and forest mysteries, and rediscover the charm of the countryside in nature.
Primitive Forest Ecology Classroom | Zhongyushudian Cun, Huairou
Zhongyushudian Cun covers an area of about 25 square kilometers, with a mountain area of about 15,000 mu and a forest coverage rate as high as 93%. It is an important part of the Labagoumen Nature Reserve in Beijing. Zhongyushudian Cun is nestled among mountains and rivers, with picturesque scenery. The village has built pavilions, benches, and parks, and newly added windmills and boardwalks along the river, providing beautiful spots for tourists who want to stroll and rest in the mountain village. In the village known as the "Arctic Village," Zhongyushudian Cun, there are two landmarks, the "Radio Telescope Model" and the "Night View Lighting of the Riverside Boardwalk," where visitors can also capture the "Most Beautiful Starry Sky."
Highlights
(1) It is Beijing's largest Mongolian oak natural forest, where you can observe over 200 wild medicinal plants and over 300 species of wild animals.
(2) Enjoy the "Most Beautiful Starry Sky in Beijing" at night.
Points of Interest
Beijing Labagou Virgin Forest Park
Labagou Virgin Forest Park is located at the northernmost tip of Beijing, with dense vegetation, undulating mountains, 70,000 mu of primary secondary forest, over 300 species of wild animals, and over 250 species of wild medicinal plants. It preserves the largest area of Mongolian oak, birch, and other natural forests in Beijing, with the highest forest coverage rate in the city. In the depths of the rarely visited forest, you can see the mysteries of natural science that remain unsolved to this day.
Huairou Tanghekou Wetland Park
Tanghekou Wetland Park in Huairou combines natural scenery, leisure and entertainment, and ecological protection. The park features various wetland types such as lakes, rivers, marshes, and shallows, providing a good habitat for various aquatic organisms. Visitors can enjoy beautiful natural landscapes such as lakes, rivers, and shallows, and observe various rare aquatic organisms and birds up close.
Specialty Cuisine
Local farmhouse dishes in Zhongyushudian Cun include Manxiang Erba Xi (满乡二八席), Mushroom Stewed Firewood Chicken, Bottle Gourd Strips, Potato Fish, etc. Villagers grow green vegetables at home, and the freshest mushrooms can be found in the mountains. In addition, villagers in Zhongyushudian Village also make various flavored pastries, such as rice cakes (米黄), fried oil cakes (炸油饼), and zongzi.
Transportation Information
Labagoumen Manchu Township, Huairou, Beijing, Jingcheng Expressway → Daguan Expressway → Jingmi Expressway → Jingjia Lu (Rd)
Alpine Meadow Plant Atlas | Hongshuikou Cun, Mentougou
Hongshuikou Cun is located in the western part of Qingshui, Mentougou, Beijing, at the foot of the highest peak in Beijing, Ling Shan (Mountain), within the Baishan National Nature Reserve. There is an ancient road next to the village that leads directly to the top of Ling Shan (Mountain), known as the "Gateway to Ling Shan (Mountain)." When visiting Hongshuikou Cun, you can explore natural landscapes such as "Birth of the Divine Turtle," "One-Line Sky," and "Fushiling" along the ancient road of Ling Mountain, climb to the main peak of Ling Mountain, and enjoy magnificent cloud seas and sunrises.
Highlights
(1) It is Beijing's third-highest peak ecological vertical zone, with 1021 plant species distributed along the altitude gradient.
(2) The average summer temperature is 22°C, combining summer retreat and botanical research.
Points of Interest
Baihuashan Scenic Area
The main peak of Baihuashan Scenic Area is 1991 meters above sea level, making it Beijing's third-highest peak. It is known for being the "North China Natural Botanical Garden," with a forest coverage rate of over 70%, housing 1021 plant species from 130 families and 169 species of wildlife, including nationally protected animals such as the hazel grouse and leopard. With an average summer temperature of only 22°C, it is a summer retreat in the outskirts of Beijing.
Specialty Cuisine
"Baihhuashan Family Feast Cooking Technique (百花家宴烹制技艺)" refers to the culinary skill of villagers in the Qingshui area of Mentougou, using mountain specialty agricultural products as ingredients and cooking home-cooked dishes in the "rough and fine" way. Villagers in the mountainous areas of Baihua Shan (Mountain) and Ling Shan (Mountain) use mountain specialty agricultural products as ingredients, and the "rough and fine" method has formed a unique flavor of "mountain dishes" and "home-cooked dishes" cooking method and representative dishes. Specialty dishes include pork head meat(猪头压肉), fried oil fragrance (炸油香), fried rice cakes, grandma's fried dried vegetables, flat yellow cakes, walnut sauce, etc.
Transportation Information
Qingshui, Mentougou, Beijing, Fushi Lu (Rd)→ Shidan Lu (Rd)→ G109 National Highway
Wetland Ecosystem Observation Line | Huoshaoying Cun, Yanqing
Huoshaoying Cun is located in Kangzhuang, Yanqing, featuring unique homestay experiences, authentic local cuisine, and rich folk culture. In addition, it has also launched overnight operation projects, providing organic vegetables and other local agricultural products. Taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the Beijing Expo Park and the Winter Olympics, Huoshaoying Cun has vigorously promoted the construction of homestays, creating several distinctive styles of homestays to meet diverse accommodation needs.
Highlights
It is Beijing's largest wetland classroom, where you can observe the Baer's Pochard.
Points of Interest
Beijing Yeya Lake National Wetland Park
Beijing Yeya Lake National Wetland Park is the largest wetland nature reserve in Beijing. The scenery of Beijing Yeya Lake National Wetland Park is beautiful, making it an excellent place for ecological education. Educational facilities such as the Youth Nature Education Observation Station, the "Protecting Wetlands" popular science education platform, and popular science interpretation boards provide students with practical learning opportunities.
Beijing Expo Park
Beijing Expo Park boasts beautiful natural scenery, with each season offering its own unique beauty.
Specialty Cuisine
Ingredients for the dishes at Lotus Mansion Private Kitchen (荷府私房菜) are sourced from the Lotus Mansion Shared Farm. The essence of Lotus Mansion Private Kitchen lies in authenticity and original flavors, allowing diners to taste the flavors of childhood, home, and love.
Transportation Information
Kangzhuang, Yanqing, Beijing, Jingzang Expressway → Jingli Expressway → Baikang Lu (Rd)
Jingdong Grand Canyon Geological Line | Yuzishan Cun, Pinggu
Yuzishan Cun is not only known for its beautiful natural scenery but also has a rich red history. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, it served as the base for the first anti-Japanese guerrilla team in the Pinggu area.
Highlights
(1) The "V-shaped Canyon" formed by billions of years of water erosion, with a glass skywalk overlooking the geological wonders.
(2) The site of "Indestructible Yuzishan" during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, reveals the wisdom of "cave hidden military works."
Points of Interest
Jingdong Grand Canyon
The Jingdong Grand Canyon is located in Shandongzhuang, Pinggu, gathering diverse landscapes of high mountains, canyons, lakes, deep pools, and red tourism. Within the canyon, there are towering peaks and clear streams flowing gently, bringing a refreshing coolness. Walking through the Jingdong Grand Canyon, the glass skywalk hanging on the cliffs allows you to soar in the clouds, with thousands of mountains and valleys beneath your feet like a picturesque poem.
Substation Gallery
This 600-square-meter gallery brings together the wisdom of Shandongzhuang Town Government, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Art Design College, and Yuzishan Cun, becoming a new landmark for rural art. Yuzishan Cun regularly invites young resident designers to create rural art, telling the unique cultural stories of Yuzishan through art, making the villagers not only art spectators but also creators.
Specialty Cuisine
Yuzishan Yiguo Xian is one of the signature dishes in Pinggu. This delicious dish combines meat, vegetables, and staple food in one, with unique shapes, rich variety, and rich flavors. By simultaneously preparing staple food and dishes, it is both time-saving and delicious, showcasing the wisdom and culinary culture of farmers.
Transportation Information
Shandongzhuang, Pinggu, Beijing, Jingping Expressway → Xiayu Lu (Rd) → Huguan Lu (Rd)
River Secrets Tracing Upstream | Huangtuliang Cun, Miyun
Huangtuliang Cun has beautiful scenery, abundant forest resources, backed by the Yunmeng Shan (Mountain) known as "Little Huangshan," adjacent to the Miyun Reservoir. The Tianxian Waterfall, originating from the main peak on the north side of Yunmeng Shan (Mountain), cascades down vertically from a height of over a thousand meters, forming a picturesque scene of cascading pools connected by waterfalls. The forest covers an area of 1540 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of over 70%.
Highlights
Observe the cobblestone sorting phenomenon while tracing the river upstream, interpreting the "water transport principle"
Points of Interest
Baihewan Natural Scenic Area
The Baihewan Natural Scenic Area integrates mountain bays, rivers, peaks, and strange rocks, with features such as Baihewan drifting, off-road driving, and natural rock climbing. The scenic area has a green vegetation coverage rate of over 90%, lush forests, fresh air, pure water quality, pleasant climate, large temperature differences between day and night, and excellent environmental quality.
Qinglianggu Scenic Area
The Qinglianggu Scenic Area has beautiful scenery, abundant water sources, and a cool climate, allowing visitors to enjoy the unique pleasures brought by nature. There are also many entertainment activities here, with a variety of water projects at the entrance of the Qinglianggu Scenic Area. Climbing on water nets, walking on water wires, swinging on water swings, catching small fish, walking on floating bridges, and bamboo rafting competitions are all novel and unique, full of fun.
Specialty Cuisine
The featured dining option "Six Treasures of Lamb (羊六宝)" includes six dishes mainly made of goat meat, such as clear stewed lamb soup, pot-cooked lamb head meat, stewed lamb offal, lamb oil stir-fried blood tofu, lamb liver, and grilled lamb ribs. The ingredients used in the "Six Treasures of Lamb" are not purchased from the market but are all pure mountain goats raised by local breeders in high-altitude pastures. The naturally raised goats have high activity levels, resulting in tender meat that is fatty but not greasy, and lean but not tough.
Transportation Information
Shicheng, Miyun, Beijing, Daguan Expressway → Jingmi Expressway → Miguan Lu (Rd)
Canal Wetland Bird Migration Corridor | Matou Cun, Tongzhou
Matou Cun is located on both sides of Jingtang Lu (Rd), established during the Liao Dynasty. Villagers gathered here because of the canal, and the village prospered because of the canal. During the busy canal transportation period, this was the first dock for civilian merchant ships entering Beijing, embodying a thousand years of canal history and canal commercial civilization. It is suitable for history and folklore enthusiasts to visit. In the east of Matou Cun, there is a hundred-meter cultural wall where visitors can watch scenes of dock vendors working hard during the heyday of canal transportation, as well as enjoy the cultural heritage of specialty snacks such as squeaky boxes, Qiji sesame oil, rice cakes, Wangjia steamed buns, and folk customs like the Xiaochihui and Ludenghui.
Highlights
(1) Observe rare bird species such as the White-browed Bush Robin and Black Sea Pochard, breaking Beijing's bird records.
(2) Tour the hundred-meter cultural wall to experience the history of the thousand-year canal transportation.
Points of Interest
Beijing Grand Canal Cultural Scenic Area
With the improvement of the water environment of the North Canal, the Grand Canal is becoming more vibrant, with sightings of White-browed Bush Robins, Black-headed Gulls, Siberian Rubythroats, and Black Sea Pochards frequently breaking records of bird species in Tongzhou and even Beijing. The best bird-watching times are in the early morning (6:00-9:00) and evening (16:00-18:00), when bird activity is most frequent. It is recommended to go to bed and wake up early to enjoy the bird songs and fragrant flowers in the morning light.
Specialty Cuisine
Xiji Banquet is a traditional rural banquet in Xiji, Tongzhou, Beijing, with strong rural characteristics and rich cultural connotations. The signature dishes of Xiji Banquet include Xiji small abalone, gezhihe, and qibing. Xiji small abalone uses high-quality abalone, carefully cooked to have delicious meat; gezhihe is a traditional noodle dish, crispy on the outside and tender inside; qibing is a long-standing pastry, often eaten during the Kaicao Festival, symbolizing peace and health.
Transportation Information
Tongzhou, Beijing, Jingha Expressway (G1) → Guoxian Exit → Matou Cun
Hanshiqiao Wetland Bird Watching Laboratory | Hebei Cun, Shunyi
Hebei Cun Folk Culture Park is centered around "inheriting folk culture and experiencing agricultural civilization," opening up different cultural experience areas. Visitors can experience traditional coarse grain processing, learn about the habits of small animals, and delve into the development of agriculture and rural areas in the folk culture and village history museum area. In addition, during traditional festivals, a variety of intangible cultural heritage garden activities are held here, allowing visitors to fully participate.
Highlights
(1) Observe 246 species of wetland birds such as herons and cranes, and explore the migratory stopover for migratory birds.
(2) Experience traditional coarse grain processing at Hebei Village Folk Culture Park and feel the agricultural civilization.
Points of Interest
Hanshiqiao Wetland Reserve
Hanshiqiao Wetland Reserve is the only large reed marsh wetland in the plains of Beijing, serving as a habitat and stopover for many rare and endangered bird species during migration, earning the nicknames "Eastern Beijing Reed Marsh" and "Suburban Little Baiyangdian." In recent years, the Hanshiqiao Wetland Reserve has recorded 394 plant species and 246 bird species, making it an important habitat and migration site for numerous bird species. Scenes of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature can be seen everywhere here.
Specialty Cuisine
Mountain vegetable stewed chicken uses local mountain vegetables and free-range chicken as ingredients, carefully prepared to create a fresh and tender dish. The mountain vegetables are refreshing, the free-range chicken meat is tender, and the combination of the two creates a unique flavor.
Transportation Information
Nancai Cun, Shunyi, Beijing, Jingping Expressway (S32) → Beiwu Exit → Hebeicun Donglu (E. Rd)
