Baiyun Gorge Scenic Area

Baiyun Gorge Scenic Area

Baiyun Gorge Scenic Area is located in Shicheng Township, Miyun County, at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains, about 120 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It is a red tourism destination that combines historical culture, natural ecology, and humanistic landscapes, perfect for leisure and vacation. “Water comes alive with the mountains, and the mountains move with the water.” The Bai River originates from springs in the northwest of the Yanshan Mountain Range, meandering for hundreds of miles, complementing the surrounding rugged peaks and lush forests to form a vibrant landscape painting.

“Each place has its own way of nurturing its people.” The Bai River has nourished generations of the “Baihe families,” who have lived here for centuries with simple and sincere folk customs. In every corner, you can feel the rich rural charm and the refreshing countryside atmosphere, which help you effortlessly return to a primitive way of life. The cliffs in the scenic area are as if carved by knives and axes, with dancing tree shadows, while the thousand-foot Baiyun Waterfall dramatically plunges down the steep cliffs. As you look up at the waterfall, the pool holds no ordinary water, and the falls resemble drifting white clouds. Let your imagination roam free—every scene stirs your mind, evoking boundless thoughts and carefree joy.

The “Three Officials Cave,” emerging from the cliffs, bears the footprints of numerous anti-Japanese heroes, including Commander Bai Yihua, General Wang Kang, and Li Fangling, the former magistrate of Fengluanmi County. These predecessors devoted their youth and blood to the independence and liberation of the Chinese nation. The vast peach orchards, ablaze with colors, serve as a tribute to the remembrance of today’s people. Baiyun Gorge is naturally beautiful, shaped by nature’s artistry without any traces of man-made carving. Its unique natural and cultural landscapes inspire awe as you gaze into the distance or close your eyes in contemplation, reflecting on human strength and the vastness of nature. It’s truly as the verse goes: “The Baiyun Waterfall descends from the heavens, the clear Bai River opens its arms wide; where wild ducks play in the water, flowers bloom all over the mountains.”

Address: Pengheyanyan Village, Shicheng Town, Miyun County

By car: Take the Beijing-Chengde Expressway and exit at Miyun urban area, or take the Beijing-Miyun Expressway toward Shicheng Town to reach the scenic area.

By bus: Take bus 980, 970, or 987 from Dongzhimen to Miyun County, then transfer to a local shuttle bus to the scenic area.