Pottery Kiln, established during the Ming Dynasty, is said to have been founded by a migrant surnamed Guo from Shanxi who made a living by firing pottery. He built kilns here to produce earthenware basins, and over time, a village formed around this activity. Most villagers inherited this craft, hence the name of the village. Located at the foot of Dushan Mountain to the east of the village, the area has preserved its ancient earthen kiln production techniques for hundreds of years, with over 80 ancient kiln sites still in existence. To the east of the village lies “Dushan”…
Xinzhuangbao Village is located in Xiangying Township, Yanqing. It is home to the largest apricot tree base in North China, established in 1987, covering an area of 6,000 mu with over 130 varieties. Every spring, the "Apricot Blossom Festival" is held. By mid-June, the fruits ripen and can be harvested continuously until mid-August, including late-maturing varieties such as Chuanhong, Apple White…
Located in Dazhuangke Township, Yanqing County, 60 kilometers from Beijing, it covers a total area of 2 square kilometers. Situated at the junction of Changping, Yanqing, and Huairou, it boasts abundant tourism resources. To the south lies the Ming Tombs, to the north stands Lotus Mountain, to the west connects Stone Crevice Mountain, and behind the village is the Dragon Pool Gorge. To the northwest is China's first Red Tourism Village. With unique natural landscapes, simple folkways, and rich produce...
Located about 3 li (approximately 1.5 kilometers) northwest of the Badaling Great Wall, it was originally the site of the military garrison Chadao City built in the 30th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty. With a history of 450 years since its construction, the village has now been restored to its Ming-era Chadao City appearance. It is a renowned tourism-oriented village in Yanqing, even across the city and the nation, and is recognized as Yanqing’s “richest village.” In 1998 and 2000, it…
Located in Yanqing Town, Yanqing County, this village has launched a unique farming leisure activity themed “A Patch of Land Is Mine in the Countryside.” Visitors can have the cultivation and management rights to one-tenth of an acre of land here for one year, with complete freedom to decide what crops to grow, and all harvests belong to the individual. “Landlords” who claim a plot in Xiaohetun are exempt from agricultural taxes, and the village also provides free of charge...
Originally named "Pai Zi Ling," Changshouling Folk Village is located 55 kilometers from the county seat and 5 kilometers from the center of the petrified wood area. It faces the Chaoyang Temple, which was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, across the river. The village leans on the monoclinal "Shujian Peak" to the right and is backed by the Hongshiwan Dome to the north. In the village stands a 600-year-old white elm tree that has witnessed the passage of time. The Luan-Chi Highway runs alongside the village...
Xidazhuangke Village is located in Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing County, situated in the heart of the Songshan Nature Reserve and backed by Haituo Mountain. It enjoys a cool and pleasant climate. The area is covered with lush, dense forests, has flowing streams all year round, and bursts with floral fragrance for three seasons. The scenery is characterized by its beauty, serenity, and wildness, earning it the reputation of the “Natural Botanical Garden of North China.” Phone: 69113700 Address…
Xiushuiwan Folk Village, originally named "Hexi Village," is located 50 kilometers from the county seat and 13 kilometers from the center of the petrified wood area, at an altitude of 200 meters. To the north of the village lies the "Little Kunlun Mountain," to the east is the clear water of the Bai River, and the Luan-Chi Highway runs alongside the village, with rare birds and animals roaming the mountains. Between the highway and the Bai River lies a 500-meter-long artificial green corridor,...
Yuhuangmiao Village is located 9 kilometers northwest of the county seat, at the entrance to the Yudu Mountain Scenic Area and the Shanrong Tomb Exhibition Hall, with the Yeshan Gorge Scenic Area to the east. In the seventh year of the Ming Dynasty's Xuande era (1432 AD), a local man named Lü Pei built the Yuhuang Temple, and later a village formed beside the temple, taking its name from the temple. After visiting Yudu Mountain and Yeshan Gorge, stop by the village for a rest—the hospitable villagers will prepare a rich farmhouse meal for you. Sit at the edge of the village and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Guichuan area. You can see the shimmering waters of Guanting Reservoir and the rising smoke over the fields of Guichuan. The village is also known for its uniquely flavored Yuhuang Plums, which have long enjoyed a fine reputation as a premium fruit.
Located in Yanqing County to the north of the Ming Tombs, Wanglongtan Grand Canyon stretches 8 kilometers. With its deep valleys, peculiar rocks, lush vegetation, murmuring streams, and cool climate, it has gradually become an off-the-beaten-path summer retreat for self-driving tourists, attracting a large number of visitors from Beijing every weekend for leisure and vacation. …
Chadao Town served as a forward outpost of the Badaling Pass and was located at the northwestern foot of the Badaling section of the Great Wall. The S2 urban railway, Beijing–Baotou Railway, and Badaling Expressway all pass by the southern side of the ancient town. Due to its strategic location, Chadao became a key gateway out of Beijing, functioning both militarily and civilly. Built against the mountains, experts have inferred from the structure and materials of the walls that...
The Longqingxia Ice Lanterns in Yanqing have been very famous over the years. Although the themes of past ice lantern festivals have varied, the spectacular sight of the ice waterfall cascading down from the Shunhe Reservoir dam has been retained every year. A massive ice waterfall hangs from the 70-meter-high dam, adorned with ice flowers and icicles, creating a dazzling, crystal-clear ice and snow wonderland. The beautiful Longqing...
The prime area for viewing red leaves in Badaling National Forest Park is Red Leaf Ridge. This scenic area covers nearly a thousand acres and has over 50,000 red leaf trees (mainly Chinese smoke trees). It is adjacent to the remnants of the Great Wall and is located on the hillside south of China’s First Railway and the bronze statue of Zhan Tianyou. While the red leaves at Fragrant Hills consist of a mix of smoke tree leaves and maple leaves, those in Badaling Forest Park...
Yongning Ancient Town is the foremost cultural town in the suburbs of Beijing. The ancient town consists of newly built city walls on the east, west, south, and north sides, as well as ruins of the original ancient city walls and other scenic spots. The town has four gates: the “Yinghui Gate” in the east, the “Zhenning Gate” in the west, the “Xuan’en Gate” in the south, and the “Weiyuan Gate” in the north. In the center of the ancient town stands the “Jade Emperor Pavilion,” which radiates out to the four streets. After the town was built, the east side became a street dedicated to “culture and health,” the west to “handicraft workshops,” the south to “culture,” and the north to a “Ming and Qing style” pedestrian commercial street.
Beijing Badaling Bear Park is a state-owned enterprise centered on the breeding of bear species, focusing on research into bear behavior, ecology, and physiology. It uses tourism and wildlife observation as means to educate the public about wildlife conservation and to conduct scientific research, employing physical specimens and exhibits. The park has now built five bear enclosures, including the Little Bears' Area and the Adult Bears' Area...
The Four Seasons Flower Sea in Yanqing is located in Sihai Town, Yanqing County, Beijing. Amidst green mountains and clear waters, thousands of acres of blooming flowers stretch out in vibrant hues, transforming farmland into a floral paradise. Following the Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery, the Four Seasons Flower Sea has emerged as another municipal-level model valley in Yanqing. With 8,200 acres of flowers blossoming in succession, it has become a new showcase of landscape agriculture in the suburbs of Beijing.
The Wulong Gorge Scenic Area is located in Shaliangzi, Qianjiadian Town, in the eastern mountainous region of Yanqing, only 5 kilometers from the Dishui Lake Scenic Area. It features lush green mountains, clear waters, and serene valleys. The mountains are home to many uniquely shaped karst caves, some with pools inside. The cliffs on both sides are naturally spectacular, as if carved by the gods. Walking along the one-kilometer-long plank walkway built into the steep cliffs,...
Yongning Catholic Church in Yanqing is located at No. 7 Huangjia Lane, Fumin Street, Yongning Town, Yanqing County, Beijing (on the Yanliu Road and Changchi Road). It is a Gothic-style blue building, somewhat resembling the Xishiku Church in Xicheng District of Beijing, hence it is also called the "Little North Church." Built in 1873, it has a strong sense of history. The murals on the church dome are particularly exquisite…
Baihebao Reservoir, also known as Yan Mountain Tianchi, is located on the upper reaches of the Baihe River in the northeast of Yanqing County, 110 kilometers from downtown Beijing and 30 kilometers from Yanqing County. During the Ming Dynasty, a fortress named Jing'an Fort was built here to guard the Baihe River Gorge, hence the name Baihebao. The average summer temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. It is the fifth largest reservoir in Beijing and the highest-altitude reservoir in the region. Baihebao...
Qianjiadian Town in Yanqing County, Beijing, is located in the northeastern part of Yanqing County and is the most remote large mountainous town in Yanqing and even in Beijing. Major attractions include the Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery, the Petrified Wood National Geological Park, and the Datan Secondary Forest Nature Reserve. The local natural scenery remains largely undisturbed, making it an ideal place for leisure and vacation. Address: North...