HuaiBei International Auto Campsite

HuaiBei International Auto Campsite

The Beijing HuaiBei International Auto Campsite (located within the Beijing Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area) is a self-drive themed resort integrating camping, RVs, outdoor activities, leisure, accommodation, and dining. The campsite has a total planned area of 120,000 square meters. Among this, the tent camping area covers 20,000 square meters, accommodating up to 2,000 tents. The RV and car camping area spans 40,000 square meters, allowing entry and camping for 400 vehicles within the scenic zone.

The largest campsite—featuring 80 RV camping spots along with related facilities. There are six mountain hiking trails totaling 28 kilometers in length, and a 12,000-square-meter water-view leisure area. It is currently the largest auto campsite in the Beijing area.

A Unique Camping Experience: According to standards set by the International Camping Fellowship, the HuaiBei International Auto Campsite aims to become Beijing’s first genuine five-star auto campsite. Centered around a comprehensive service hall, it branches out west, north, and south into four themed campsites—Borderland Camp (Zone A), Sports Camp (Zone B), Waterside Camp (Zone C), and Great Wall Camp (Zone D). Within these sub-campsites, camping enthusiasts and self-drive travelers can drive their own vehicles or RVs directly into any of the Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area’s themed zones to set up camp. Each section has supporting service stations to cater to campers and ensure their safety during nighttime stays. The campsite also offers "private" camping areas where not only can vehicles park in designated spaces, but campers can also enjoy an “outdoor private garden” experience, barbecuing and cooking with family and friends (each camping spot is equipped with power supply and water connections). At the campsite entrance and the integrated service hall, facilities include a sunny dining bar, call center, reception center, medical station, showers, restrooms, and vehicle rescue services, all providing safe and efficient support for campers.

Continuously Expanding Entertainment and Leisure Facilities:

The four themed zones offer a dynamic mix and thoughtful layout, providing a wealth of recreational options for campers of all ages and interests. Borderland Camp (Zone A) features inflatable mazes, inflatable slides, and an Indian-style bar. Future additions will include hanging chairs, a children’s castle, and a water play area. The Valley Camp is a favorite among kids, offering not just numerous play facilities but also spaces for kite flying, learning to cook outdoors, and playing games. Sports Camp (Zone B) includes soccer fields, mountain biking, ATV off-road motorcycling, with future plans for beach volleyball, tennis, and more water-based fun—making it ideal for sporty young adults looking to unwind in the high-oxygen mountain environment, which aids relaxation and boosts blood oxygen levels. Great Wall Camp (Zone D) offers activities such as hiking through the Great Wall and military simulation combat (real-life CS). This zone provides over four hiking routes through the scenic area, making it perfect for hiking and mountaineering enthusiasts with moderate slopes and average elevation changes, all while enjoying views of the Great Wall. Waterside Camp (Zone C) offers fishing, barbecues, hammocks, and more, with plans to develop a wooden cabin resort community on the eastern waterside. This quieter zone is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat. Whether strolling by the river, reading in a hammock, fishing by the stream, or whispering among the trees, campers here are seamlessly immersed in the beauty of nature, resting within the mountain valleys.

Natural Landscapes

1. Quaternary Glacial Relics

As early as 2 billion years ago, during the geological period known as the “Lüliang Movement,” the Beijing Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area was once part of an ocean. Through the passage of eons, the mighty forces of the “Yanshan Movement” gradually uplifted the land into mountains, hills, and streams, then intricately carved and sculpted the terrain, resulting in today’s unique sandstone peak forests, canyons, and primitive ecological landscapes marked by babbling streams, towering peaks, and rugged rocks. Visitors to the Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area will notice prominent fault lines. According to geologists, the HuaiBei International Ski Resort area has been undergoing uplift since the Yanshan Movement, with periods of uplift and stability interacting with external forces to shape the modern multi-layered landforms. The mountain valleys feature several terraces, with Quaternary gravel layers distributed along the riverbeds, including embedded meanders and frequent seismic records—all indicating that the Tengluo Valley continues to rise in the recent geological past.

2. Beijing Bay

Take the cable car to reach the highest peak of the Beijing Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area—Taibai Peak—and look south to view the topography of Beijing. You’ll see the city’s majestic geographical layout, nestled against mountains and facing the sea, resembling a coiled dragon or crouching tiger. This awe-inspiring formation is known as the “Beijing Bay.” Beijing lies at the northwestern edge of the North China Plain, cradled by mountains and facing the sea, its terrain reminiscent of a mighty stronghold. As the ancients said, “The land of Youzhou is flanked by the sea on the left, embraced by the Taihang Mountains on the right, backed by Juyong Pass to the north, and fronted by the rivers of He and Ji to the south—truly a land blessed by heaven.” This geographical formation resembles a semi-enclosed bay, hence it has long been called the “Beijing Bay.” Within the “Bay,” major rivers such as the Chaobai, Wenyu, and Yongding flow from northwest to southeast, creating the grand vista of “fronted by nine rivers, backed by myriad mountains.” Geographically, it borders the great plain to the south, the Loess Plateau to the west, and the Inner Mongolia Plateau to the north, situated precisely at the junction of three elevation steps. With natural defenses to the north and convenient water and land transport to the south, the ancients praised it as: “The most strategically superior place under heaven, backed by mountains and bordered by seas, fortified like gold and iron… truly the eternal capital of emperors,” also referred to as the “Land of Abundance” or the “Divine Capital.” The terrain of Beijing Bay is higher in the northwest and lower in the southeast, with plains covering one-third and mountains two-thirds of the area. This unique landscape has evolved gradually over approximately 2 billion years of geological history.

3. Wind Forest Landform

Peak forest landforms are typically found in limestone regions, where the rock is easily eroded by water. When vertical joints in the limestone are exposed to prolonged water erosion, they can split the rock into jagged, towering peaks, resembling a forest of stone—hence the name. However, this scenic area features a granite layer-formed peak forest. Under intense surface erosion, granite formations also develop deep vertical fractures. Similar to Huangshan, this is a classic example of granite peak forest landform. Due to the “Yanshan Movement,” the area has continuously uplifted, and combined with water erosion, it has been carved into sharp peaks forming a dramatic peak forest. The scenery is dominated by main peaks surrounded by clustered ridges, steep cliffs, and deep valleys. There are also various forms of stone pillars—blocky, cylindrical, conical, and blade-like—that create unique rock formations, forming wonders such as “View from Taibai,” “Xuanyuan’s Blue Steed,” “Ming Peak’s Standing Brush,” “Deer Cave’s Open Screen,” and “Clouds Roaring Through the Woods.” These are hallmark features of the scenic area’s peak forest landform.

Cultural Landscapes

1. Borderland General’s Banquet

Forged by 500 years of frontier beacon fires, the “Borderland General’s Banquet” embodies the spirit of the Great Wall. This historic feast, spanning half a millennium, tells ancient tales of border life and chronicles the hardships and heroism of Ming Dynasty frontier soldiers. The Borderland General’s Banquet brings people together atop the Great Wall to share joy with loved ones. It exudes boldness and warmth, with camaraderie warmer than the hearth’s flames. With aromas of meat wafting through the air, it’s described as “a golden stove burning century-old flames, iron racks and silver hooks serving a hundred flavors.” Dining on this banquet atop the Great Wall—eating heartily and drinking freely—offers a delightfully rustic experience. Amidst lanterns, candles, and the flow of time, you’ll feel refreshed and inspired with a touch of nostalgia.

2. Ancient Great Wall Ruins & Jia Bian Lou Section

The Great Wall fortress at Heifengkou Pass within the Beijing Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area was initially built during the Northern Qi Dynasty of the Southern and Northern Dynasties period and expanded during the Ming Dynasty’s Longqing third year (two years before Badaling’s Longqing fifth year). Its architecture follows the rugged ridgeline of Beijing’s natural barrier. This section of the Great Wall stretches 20 kilometers (40 li) from Dashuiyu, hugging the ridgeline to Shentangyu. It includes 23 watchtowers and platforms, varying in form, size, and style according to terrain and function, constructed with diverse materials and fine craftsmanship, some even featuring remnants of color. The Heifengkou Pass fortress extends along the ridgeline, leveraging the steep terrain, solid materials, ingenious stonework, bold coloring, and skillful shaping. The unique 3x1 “Jia Bian Lou” (Narrow Tower) beacon tower is a distinctive architectural marvel along the Great Wall, representing an engineering wonder. The historical and cultural value of this section’s ancient architecture is truly exceptional. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

3. Ancient Tea Horse Road

The “Tea Horse Road” was originally an ancient pathway in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, trodden by humans and horses, facilitating trade between Han and Tibetan peoples. Caravans carried essential goods like tea, sugar, and salt to Tibetan regions, and in exchange brought back horses, livestock, and furs—earning it the name “Tea Horse Road.” According to the Beijing Highway Annals (Wenjin Publishing House), historically “traveling north from Heifengkou led to Yugou River and then to Daguo, but only on horseback. From the Qing Dynasty to the early Republic and up to the founding of New China, the area north of the Great Wall remained a pack animal route.” Along the Beijing-to-Inner Mongolia “Tea Horse Road,” caravan teams formed long, winding lines along mountain paths, with copper bells on the horses’ necks jingling rhythmically with each step, echoing through the tranquil valley. The sound of horseshoes striking stone was deep and resonant. These sounds became synonymous with the Tea Horse Road. And this historic route connecting Han and Mongol cultures began right here at the Beijing Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area.

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development