The Fanzi Stone Carvings are located in Fanzipai Township and are among the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing. They are carved on the sunny side of Hushan Mountain to the north of the township. The artisans utilized different facets of the mountain rock to carve several groups of Fanzi characters in varying sizes, with peculiar symbols inscribed in the middle and at the end of the texts. Additionally, Fanzi characters are also carved on a large boulder on the eastern slope near the township hospital. According to...
The Lesser Three Gorges surpass the real Three Gorges in beauty, with mountains even more precipitous. The Lesser Li River outshines the real Li River, with water even clearer. This couplet was composed by visitors to Longqing Gorge, perhaps capturing the essence of these stunning landscapes; or perhaps the deeper feelings and insights are too profound for just a couplet to express. But Longqing Gorge is simply Longqing Gorge—it possesses the grace and elegance of southern landscapes, while retaining the boldness and rugged masculinity of the north. It is a masterpiece that blends the best of both, emerging as a radiant jewel beyond the Great Wall...
Introduction to Badaling Manor Expansion Base The expansion training base of Badaling Manor Hotel is located in Yanqing County, known as the "Summer Capital," adjacent to Shuiguan Great Wall, fronting the majestic Badaling Pass, and backed by the Juyong Pass stronghold. It is a 50-minute drive from Madian. The base is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with lush vegetation and pleasant scenery. It is just a hundred meters away from the pristine ecological forest areas of Liujiagou and...
Beijing Shijinglong Ski Resort was built in 1999. Located in Yanqing, known as Beijing’s Summer Capital and a national-level ecological environment demonstration zone, it is 80 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It is the first, largest, and best-equipped ski resort in the Beijing area, and also the first in China to use artificial snow-making technology. The resort features one of the few south-facing ski runs in Beijing, which...
Destination Introduction Kangxi Grassland is located on the west side of Kangzhuang Township, Yanqing County, Beijing, by the Guanting Reservoir. It is the only natural grassland landscape within Beijing. The grassland stretches narrowly along the lakeshore from north to south, with winding waterways and lush green grass. The northern area is designated for fishing, the northwest for bonfire gatherings, while further south you’ll find camel and horse racing fields, and even further south lie the Mongolian yurt area and tent zone...
Located 10 kilometers southeast of Yanqing County, also known as Phoenix City. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, a garrison commander was stationed here with troops. The village once had 18 temples, a government office, and a pawnshop, enjoying bustling market activity. Viewed from the nearby hillside, the ancient town resembles a phoenix spreading its wings in flight, hence its historical nickname "Phoenix City." The entire town…
Destination Introduction Cool Valley – Pearl Spring is located in the eastern mountainous area of Yanqing County. Here you’ll find blue skies, pristine land, green mountains, and clear waters — an untouched, absolutely ecological landscape free from any industrial pollution. It’s a hidden paradise, the perfect getaway if you’re tired of the cold concrete and hustle of city life. Come here to free your spirit, …
Destination Introduction Xigouli Village is located in the upper reaches of the Xigou Basin in Sihaixian Town. The village covers a total area of 9,000 mu, including over 300 mu of arable land, with a forest coverage rate of over 95%. It has 40 households and a population of around 150, with an average per capita income of 4,215 yuan. The main sources of income are farming, animal husbandry, dried and fresh fruit production, and migrant work. …
The ancient name of Stone Buddha Temple was Foyan Temple. According to Records of Xiguan: “Foyan Temple is located twenty-five li northwest of Juyong Pass. Its rise and fall are unrecorded, but within the temple stands a single stone Buddha inscribed with the characters ‘Kaipai Fourth Year of Liao’ (the reign title of Emperor Shengzong, 1015 AD), and on the walls is written ‘Made in Eleventh Year of Dade of Yuan’ (the reign title of Emperor Chengzong, 1307 AD). It is estimated that the temple was established during the Liao or Jin dynasties, making it an ancient temple indeed…”
Destination Introduction Exit the Badaling Pass, turn left at the Xibozhi Three-Way Intersection, pass through Kangzhuang, and not far to the right along the roadside is Yulin Fort — the largest existing ancient courier station ruin in the Beijing area. It seems to encapsulate centuries of history; after a gust of northern wind sweeps by, long-buried frontier sounds rise up, instantly evoking a desolate ancient ambiance. …
Located between the Badaling and Juyongguan sections of the Great Wall, Beijing’s Badaling National Forest Park is like a dazzling jewel in the green barrier of the city’s suburbs, nestled at a strategic northwest pass of the capital. The park spans a total area of 2,940 hectares, with its highest peak reaching an elevation of 1,238 meters. It is home to 539 plant species and 158 animal species. The forest coverage…
Destination Introduction: Dishuitao—Wulong Gorge Summer Resort is located at the border between Yanqing County and Huairou County, about 70 kilometers northeast of Yanqing County. The resort features rugged peaks, steep cliffs, serene valleys, deep gorges, lush forests, and encircling green waters. Among its most distinctive attractions are the Dishuitao Fishing Pond and Hunting Ground.
Destination Introduction The Petrified Wood National Geopark is located in the Yanshan Mountain range within Yanqing, Beijing’s “Summer Capital,” on both sides of the Bai River, within the Cangmi Ancient Road tourist loop. It is 100 kilometers from downtown Beijing and 30 kilometers from Yanqing County. The area boasts excellent ecology, abundant geological relics, beautiful mountains and clear waters, a pleasant environment, a mild climate, simple local customs, and convenient transportation...
Destination Introduction Located at the foot of the world-famous Badaling Great Wall, this place enjoys convenient transportation. In recent years, the village has leveraged nearby attractions such as the Badaling scenic area, Kangxi Grassland, Wild Duck Lake, and Sunshine Equestrian Club. Gradually, they have developed a 1,000-acre apple orchard into a standardized production base, creating a distinctive Red Fuji apple resort on the outskirts of Beijing...
Destination Introduction The Shanrong Exhibition Hall is located at the foot of Fuzhong Mountain, 13 kilometers northwest of Yanqing County in Beijing. It is the first on-site exhibition hall in China named after the culture of an ancient minority ethnic group, built around an ancient tomb complex. The Shanrong tombs were discovered in 1984. After nearly five years of investigation and excavation by the Shanrong Culture Archaeological Team of the Beijing Cultural Relics Research Institute...
Formerly the old course of the Guishui River, Xiadu Park is another large municipal facility built in our county after Guichuan Square. The renovation plan was designed by Wuxi City Planning and Design Institute, and the construction was carried out by the Yanqing County Municipal Commission. The park covers a total area of 3,500 mu, including 1,000 mu of water surface, and is divided into eastern and western lake areas by the Guishui Bridge...
Located in the mountains northwest of Yanqing County, the Yudu Mountain Nature Scenic Area spans an area of over 100 square kilometers. A road called Yuhai Highway connects it to National Highway 110. Nestled deep in the mountains, the area sees few visitors, boasting stunning scenery and a tranquil environment. It is a lesser-known virgin land in the Beijing area; it preserves nature’s most pristine…
Destination Introduction The Badaling Ski Resort was invested and built by Beijing Xiecheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Currently, the resort covers a total area of approximately 3 million square meters, with a snow-making area of 180,000 square meters. It has built two beginner slopes that are the longest in Beijing at 800 meters each, two intermediate slopes at 600 meters each,…
Destination Introduction The Fruit Tree Eco-Technology Demonstration Park in Yanqing County is located 7 kilometers northeast of the county town and 2.5 kilometers from the Longqing Gorge tourist area. Covering an area of 1,100 mu, it follows standardized production requirements and focuses on the experimental demonstration of new, high-quality, and special varieties as well as tourism, sightseeing, and fruit picking. The park has planted over 70 varieties of five major tree species—grapes, plums, pears…
Destination Introduction The Lotus Mountain Forest Park scenic area is located in Dazhuangke Township, southeastern Yanqing County, Beijing, covering a total area of 6 square kilometers. It lies 70 kilometers south of downtown Beijing and 40 kilometers northwest of Yanqing County. Adjacent to National Highway 108, the park can be directly accessed by taking Bus 925 from the city, making transportation very convenient. Lotus Mountain...