Pinggu Qinglong Mountain

Pinggu Qinglong Mountain

Pinggu Qinglong Mountain is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The Pinggu Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area is located in Donggaocun Town, Pinggu District, Beijing, just 60 kilometers from the city center. The area features attractions such as the Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort and an ecological garden restaurant. At the foot of Qinglong Mountain lies a small hill, which is wide in the middle with raised ridges at the back left and right, resembling a common farmer’s winnowing basket or a human palm, hence locals call it the "Winnowing Basket Palm." The valley is shrouded in mist and haze, but once you enter the mountains, it opens up brightly, surrounded as if by lotus petals cradling a Buddha’s seat. Looking out, the scenery of Pinggu District unfolds in full view, refreshing the mind and lifting the spirit. The Pinggu Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area is truly an excellent destination for leisure and travel.

Attraction Information

Scenic Spot Level: National AAAA-Level Scenic Area

Address: Dawangwu Village, Donggaocun Town, Pinggu District, Beijing

Ticket: 20 RMB per person; free for children under 1.2 meters.

Opening Hours: 8:30–17:30

Contact Number: 010-69909090

Related Service Facilities in the Scenic Area: With a special investment of over 3 million RMB, construction has begun on the Qinglong Pass parking lot, mid-route parking lot, scenic area roads, Ciyun Temple flooring, and greening projects. Currently, both parking lots, the scenic road construction, Ciyun Temple flooring, and greening projects are largely completed.

Food and Accommodation: Pinggu Qinglong Mountain offers scale and facilities aligned with international standards, integrating skiing tourism, hotel lodging, conferences, and vacation into one comprehensive resort complex. Restaurants, hotels, and ecological garden dining are all available.

Recommended Accommodation: Hanting Express Hotel (Beijing Pinggu Century Plaza Branch)

Accommodation Address: No. 57 Xinping North Road, Pinggu District, Beijing

Phone: 4006-161616

Standard Room: 208 RMB

Reason for Recommendation: The hotel’s west side faces the Pinggu District Hospital, and its front faces Pinggu Century Plaza. It is within walking distance to Cathay Pacific Department Store and Home Mall, offering a prime location.

Transportation:

Bus: Take bus 918 from Dongzhimen, get off at Century Plaza Station, then transfer to an intercity bus to reach Dawang Village.

Self-Drive: Follow the Beijing–Shunyi Road to the Kuliusu Roundabout, turn right toward Pinggu. After reaching Pinggu Chengguan, pass Yuyang Hotel and take the second traffic light at the Pinggu–Sanhe direction (Ping-San Intersection), then turn right. Go straight to arrive.

Nearby Attractions: Shen Tao Peak, Peach Blossom Sea, Jinhai Lake, Grand Grotto, Grand Canyon, Shilin Gorge, Lake Cave Water, Flying Dragon Valley, Xuanyuan Terrace, Yaji Mountain, Guajiayu, General Pass, Glass Terrace, Old Elephant Peak, Wenfeng Pagoda.

Travel Tips

Legend of Qinglong Mountain: Four kilometers southeast of Donggaocun Town, Pinggu District, in Dawangwu Village, there lies Qinglong Mountain. Stretching northeastward toward Jinhai Lake, it resembles a coiling dragon, full of vitality as if nourished by water. At the foot of the mountain lies a small hill, which is wide in the middle with raised ridges at the back left and right, resembling a common farmer’s winnowing basket or a human palm—thus, locals call it the "Winnowing Basket Palm."

The valley is shrouded in misty haze, but once you step inside the mountains, it becomes open and bright, with surroundings like lotus petals embracing a Buddha’s seat. The panoramic view of Pinggu District stretches out before your eyes, refreshing the soul and dispelling all worries.

It is said that during the Qing Dynasty in the Kangxi Emperor’s reign, one summer morning, the emperor rose early and gazed southeast, where through the morning mist, a mountain peak appeared and disappeared intermittently, resembling Penglai Island, with uniquely beautiful scenery. Summoning his ministers to look, they all marveled and applauded. He then traveled by boat to Donggaocun and strolled around. Suddenly, a thought struck him—wasn’t this the blessed land he had been seeking? To rest here in eternity, embraced by clear waters and lush beauty, would be truly heavenly. Just then, not far ahead, he spotted an elderly man holding a hoe, with silvery beard flowing and an otherworldly demeanor, weeding in the field. Hastily approaching, the emperor asked, “Elder, what is the name of this place?” The man replied, “Qinglong Mountain—Winnowing Basket Palm.” Upon hearing “Qinglong Mountain,” the emperor’s face lit up with joy. But seeing the imperial attire, the old man grew nervous and hesitated, only completing the phrase “Winnowing Basket Palm” after a pause. The emperor, startled, suddenly turned from joy to worry. A winnowing basket is a tool used by common folk to sift grain, blowing away chaff—a meaning potentially inauspicious given the homophone with his reign title, “Kang” (meaning health/prosperity). Though pronounced similarly, the characters differ, and the emperor, who took geomancy very seriously, was displeased by the coincidence. He promptly called his ministers and returned by boat to Pinggu. And so, this otherwise breathtaking land of mountains and waters was forgotten, left undeveloped for years because the emperor did not choose it as his burial site. The tale of Qinglong Mountain and the Winnowing Basket Palm is still told to this day.

Scenic Area Eco-Restaurant Activities:

1. Peach Blossom Festival: April 18 – May 7

2. Starting May 5: Launch of a seafood stall featuring over 40 varieties of small seafood

3. May 10 – Mid-June: Wild Vegetable Banquet—celebrating the freshness of spring, promoting the nourishing benefits of wild greens

4. June 16: Dragon Boat Festival — "Savor Yuyang Cuisine & Win Mid-Dragon Boat Festival Prizes"

5. September 10: Teachers' Day — On the day of the festival, present your teacher ID to enjoy a 20% discount on meals.

6. September & October: Harvest Festival — Pick fruits such as Pinggu peaches, apples, and grapes, enjoy an "Eco-Wellness Feast," and receive complimentary or discounted sales of the eco-farm’s homemade Mid-Autumn mooncakes.