Kyoto First Waterfall

Kyoto First Waterfall

Kyoto First Waterfall is a national AA-level tourist attraction.

Kyoto First Waterfall is located in Liukouyu Valley, Shicheng Township, Miyun County, Beijing, 4 kilometers north of Heilongtan. It is formed by the convergence of springs from Yunmeng Mountain, with a drop of 62.5 meters and a slope of 85 degrees. It is the waterfall with the greatest water flow in the suburbs of Beijing. As you walk into the valley, you hear the sound of the waterfall before seeing it. The water plunges straight down from the cliff, shrouded in mist. From a distance, it looks like a jade pillar reaching to the sky—majestic and spectacular. Up close, silver blossoms splash everywhere, resembling white mist spraying into the air. When sunlight hits it, a rainbow appears, picturesque and dazzling, creating a mosaic of colors. The pool beneath the waterfall is large and unique, unfathomably deep. Poets have praised it in verse: “The Yunmeng Waterfall Village weaves brocades of color, with twin cascades two hundred feet high. The king of Beijing’s waterfalls earns universal awe—even Chang’e would pause and not return to her palace.”

The stream in Liukouyu Valley flows year-round with a gentle murmur. From the first spot, “Ancient Guardian Greets Guests,” to the last, “Six Pools Linked as Pearls,” the entire course spans 3 kilometers with a drop of 200 meters. There are 10 uniquely shaped pools, the largest being Qinglong Pool, where the roaring waters and shimmering light create a stunning landscape of lake and mountain hues that captivate visitors, leaving them inspired and full of praise.

The scenic area features towering peaks that look like giant swords piercing the sky, diverse in form and vividly lifelike. The 3-kilometer route with a 200-meter drop offers ever-changing scenery, vibrant colors, and a chain of marvelously shaped pools—all masterpieces of nature—that leave visitors reluctant to leave. Transportation Information

Take a long-distance bus from Dongzhimen to Miyun, then transfer to a bus heading toward Sihetang and get off at Zhangjiacun.

At 10:24 AM, take train No. 559 from Beijing North Station to Shitanglu Station, then transfer to reach the site. Address: Located in Xinchengzi Township, northeastern Miyun County

Transportation

Take bus No. 980 or 987 from Dongzhimen directly to Miyun, get off at Gulou Dajie Station (ticket price 12 yuan), then transfer to the shuttle bus to Kyoto First Waterfall Scenic Area (8 yuan) or take a taxi (40 yuan).

Self-driving route from Beijing:

① Take the Beijing-Chengde Expressway — exit at Miyun Urban Area Exit (Exit 16) — head toward Miyun Reservoir Scenic Area — Heilongtan — drive 3 kilometers north — 200 meters inside the ticket entrance of Kyoto First Waterfall

② From Sanyuanqiao — take the Beijing-Shunyi Road — to Miyun County — after crossing Xidaqiao, turn left at the first traffic light — Heilongtan — drive 3 kilometers north — 200 meters inside the ticket entrance of Kyoto First Waterfall

Ticket Price

30 yuan

Location of the Attraction

Liukouyu, Shicheng Town, Miyun County, Beijing

Shicheng Town: A township under the jurisdiction of Miyun County. Established as Shicheng Commune in 1961, became a township in 1983, and merged with Sihetang Township in 1993. Located in the western part of the county, it borders Miyun Reservoir to the east and is 22 kilometers from the county seat. It covers an area of 248.3 square kilometers with a population of 9,000. The Beijing-Tongzhou Railway passes through the area. It governs 20 village committees: Lishugou, Shuibaozi, Wangzhuang, Shicheng, Shitanglu, Hebei, Xiwanzicun, Huangyukou, Erdaohé, Pangheyán, Zhangjiafen, Langfangyu, Duijiahe, Erpingtai, Jiayu, Sihetang, Beiduoyu, Hongxing, Baimiaozǐ, and Huangtuliáng. The main agricultural products are corn and minor grains. Heilong... More details on Shicheng Town++