Bailongtan Scenic Area

Bailongtan Scenic Area

Bailongtan Scenic Area is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

Destination Introduction

Bailongtan Scenic Area is located at the foot of the Great Wall in the Yan Mountains, nestled within Longtan Mountain, thirty kilometers northeast of Miyun County. It lies about one hundred kilometers from downtown Beijing. Since the Han Dynasty, legend has it that the winged dragon Yinglong could summon clouds and rain. Here, a white dragon resided in the deep pool, bringing gentle rains to bless the farmlands and people.

Bailongtan is surrounded by high mountains and dense forests, rich in water resources, and enjoys a cool and pleasant climate. According to tests by the national environmental protection authorities, data such as water quality, temperature, oxygen content, and wind direction here all exceed the standards of a national first-class health resort. In recent years, the area has been replanned, ancient structures have been restored, nature has been preserved, and a mid-range hotel with three hundred beds has been built. The gardens and forest trails have been newly refurbished. Climbing to the top of Bailong Pagoda offers a panoramic view: the misty Miyun Reservoir merges with the sky, the majestic Simatai section of the Great Wall—the finest of all Beijing's Great Wall sites—is within easy reach, and the snow-capped peak of Wuling, the highest in the Yan Mountains, is clearly visible. In 1986, Bailongtan was selected as one of the “Sixteen Scenic Spots of Beijing,” and during the 1991 Asian Games and the 1992 Beijing Tourism Golden Week, it was included in the special “Imperial Tour Beyond the Forbidden City” travel route.

Surrounded by high mountains and dense forests, Bailongtan boasts abundant water resources and a cool, pleasant climate. According to tests by the national environmental protection authorities, data such as water quality, temperature, oxygen content, and wind direction here all exceed the standards of a national first-class health resort. In recent years, the area has been replanned, ancient sites restored, and nature preserved, attracting a continuous stream of visitors from urban areas.

Bailongtan features spiritual mountains, beautiful waters, peculiar peaks, strange rocks, cascading pools, flowing ribbons of water, and pine and cypress-covered slopes. The ten-li Taoist Stream roars in summer and trickles in winter, offering wild charm at every step. The 800-acre scenic forest bursts into peach and apricot blossoms in spring, provides refreshing green cover in summer, glows with red leaves in autumn, and is warmed by lush pines and auspicious snow in winter. Here, ancient pines grow on stones, ancient temples are built on stones, ancient pools emerge from stones, and ancient statues are carved on stones. The four halls and eighteen pavilions are ancient structures rebuilt through the dynasties of Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Emperors, generals, scholars, and poets have visited here year after year for leisure and to escape the heat. An “imperial lodging” was established here, making it a necessary stop along the imperial route between Beijing and the Chengde Mountain Resort. The best travel seasons are spring, summer, and autumn.

Transportation Information: Take Tour Route 12 from Xuanwumen or Dongsi Shitiao (departing only at Dongsi Shitiao Station 42, available on weekends and holidays) directly to the scenic area, or take the Dongzhimen long-distance bus station’s Dongmi Special Line to Miyun. After arriving in Miyun, transfer to a bus heading to Gubeikou, Beizhuang, Banchengzi, Shangdianzi, Fengjiayu, or Xinchengzi, and get off at Huangtuwō (Bailongtan) Station. Return to Beijing in the afternoon (Beijing–Miyun–Bailongtan, total distance 97 km), then transfer to a minibus. Address: Longtan Valley Village, Taishitun Township, Miyun County, Beijing. Remarks: Located at the foot of the Great Wall in the Yan Mountains, nestled within Longtan Mountain, thirty kilometers northeast of Miyun County. It lies about one hundred kilometers from downtown Beijing.

Admission Fee

30 RMB

Opening Hours

08:00-17:00

Location of the Attraction

Bailongtan Scenic Area, Longtan Valley, Taishitun Town, Miyun County, Beijing