The wooden boardwalk in the Songshan Forest Tourism Area is definitely worth praising~ If you're planning to visit Songshan, I’d recommend going in summer or autumn. Summers are cool, and the autumn scenery is beautiful~
Locals also refer to YanYu Mountain as Yan Mountain. From a distance, YanYu Mountain resembles an upright volcanic cone standing atop the surrounding peaks, with its twin summits resembling the tail of a swallow. Up close, it looks like two or three feathers piercing the blue sky. This might be the origin of the mountain’s name. Location: Yanqing County, Beijing…
The Guishan River (pronounced "Gui"). Also known as Guichuan, it is a famous river in Yanqing County. The Guishan River basin is free from pollution and human destruction, maintaining its original appearance. Lush vegetation lines both banks, creating a serene environment with a naturally light and elegant scenery. There is no sweltering summer heat or city noise here — the air is fresh, the sky is blue…
Originally named Taishen Temple, Chaoyang Temple is located in Qiandian Village, Qiandian Town. Built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, it is a typical temple that integrates Buddhism and Taoism and is designated as a county-level cultural heritage site. In front of the temple stands a theater stage, with the Lingguan Hall at its southeast corner and the Shui Nainai Temple to the west. The main structure consists of a three-courtyard complex, with the foremost courtyard housing the bell and drum towers…
North Beijing Grand Canyon is located in a mountain valley near Shuiquangou Village in Yanqing, Beijing. The scenery features towering mountains on both sides, a canyon in the middle, piles of rocks in the valley, babbling streams, and lush trees. It is an undeveloped tourist spot with no paved paths inside the valley, offering a completely wild and natural experience. Some paths are carved into the rocks, some require wading through water, …
After climbing several 75-degree slopes, you’ll arrive at Songhai Platform. The platform offers stunning scenery with expansive views—distant mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, while wildflowers dot the ground nearby. It’s truly breathtaking. Estimated time needed: 1 day. Admission: Free. Opening hours: All day. Location: Songshan Nature Reserve, Haituo Mountain, Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing District, Beijing...
The Yanqing Hundred Miles Gallery is located in Qianjiadian Town in the northeastern part of Yanqing County, stretching nearly a hundred miles. It is particularly beautiful in autumn when the colors are rich. At the end of the Wulong Gorge in the Hundred Miles Gallery, there is a Dragon King Temple, which is a cultural relic protection unit of Yanqing County and seems to have been recently renovated. It was originally built to pray for the peace and benefit of the people along the Black Water River, enlisting the power of the Dragon King to subdue this…
Xidazhuangke Folk Village is located in Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing County, nestled in the heart of the Songshan Nature Reserve and backed by Haituo Peak. With significant day-night temperature variations and a cool climate, the area features picturesque, serene, quiet, and wild scenery. It boasts lush forests, year-round flowing streams, fragrant flowers blooming in three seasons, and is known as the "natural botanical garden of the north." There are currently...
Here you’ll find the winding Dragon Pool Gorge. As you walk along the towering peaks on either side, past water pools formed by streams flowing through narrow passes blocked by massive boulders, and continue deeper into this natural wonderland, you’ll encounter thrilling yet safe moments that bring joy and delight from the untamed beauty around you. Here you’ll find…
It displays many horse-related exhibits, such as saddles, stirrups, cowboy badges, pottery figurines, as well as paintings with horses as their theme—all priced and labeled. There are also many souvenirs for sale. The exhibition hall is not large, but there are farmhouse restaurants nearby and the scenery is quite nice. Address: No. 8 Yangguang Road, Badaling Town, Yanqing District, Beijing. Tel: 010…
Foyukou Reservoir is located in the Foyukou Valley of Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing County. It is approximately 90 kilometers from downtown Beijing. The reservoir features a main dam, two small hydropower stations, and east and west irrigation channels. Upstream from the reservoir lie Mount Haituo, the second highest peak in Beijing, and the Songshan National Forest Park Nature Reserve (a national-level protected area). Address: Foyukou Valley, Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing District, Beijing…
Xigouli Village is under the jurisdiction of Sihai Town, Yanqing County, covering a total area of 12,000 mu, including 220 mu of arable land and 11,500 mu of mountainous land, with a forest coverage rate of 93%. The Phoenix Tuo Scenic Area is located in the village. The village has a total of 60 households and a registered population of 123 people (104 agricultural residents and 19 non-agricultural residents). As of…
Yan Mountain Academy, located within the Dishuihu Scenic Area in Qianjiadian Town, Yanqing District, Beijing. It is 130 kilometers from downtown Beijing and is the only academy in northern China built in the mountains. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the academy boasts beautiful scenery, fresh air, lush wild shrubs, and numerous streams and mountain springs converging here, resembling a pouring kettle. Yan Mountain Academy…
Located within the Longqing Gorge Scenic Area. On the cliffs on both sides of Longqing Gorge, there are spectacular rock formations such as the Mountain Guardian Buddha, Stone Bear Leaping Cliff, Nine-Linked Cave, Cock’s Comb Mountain, Diamond Mountain, Horse Hoof Pool, General Rock, and the ruins of Diamond Temple, making it known as “a unique wonder beyond the Great Wall.” Location: Longqing Gorge Scenic Area, Gucheng Village, Yanqing County, Beijing…
The Flowerpot Village Stage and Guan Yu Temple are located in Huapen Village, Qianjiadian Town, Yanqing District, and are among the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. Renovated in the 14th year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1809), the temple and stage face each other and cover an area of 1,535 square meters. The stage faces south and is situated to the north, spanning three bays in width and six rafters in depth, with a flush-gable roof and gray tubular tiles along the ridgeline…
The Beiguan Dragon King Temple is located in Beiguan Village, Yanqing Town, Yanqing District, and is among the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing. Commonly known as the "Tall Temple," it was rebuilt in the ninth year of the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty (1473) and underwent renovations during both the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple faces south and covers an area of 437 square meters. It includes a main hall with three bays, one hall each for the Fox Immortal and the Earth God, and three side halls on the east and west sides respectively...
Yongning Catholic Church is located on Fumin Street in Yongning Town, Yanqing District, and is among the sixth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. Originally built in the late Qing Dynasty, it was burned down during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 (the 26th year of the Guangxu reign), and was rebuilt in 1902 using indemnity funds. The church is 13.5 meters wide and 26.4 meters deep, surrounded by eight auxiliary rooms in traditional Chinese architectural style…
The Petrified Wood Cluster is located in Xinzhaizi Village, Qianjiadian Township, Yanqing County, and is listed as one of the Sixth Batch of Municipal Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing. It is distributed over an area approximately 400 meters east-west and 1,500 meters north-south in Xinzhaizi. The cluster mainly consists of silica-preserved petrified wood from coniferous trees, dating back to the Late Jurassic period about 130 million years ago, and holds significant value for the study of geological changes, …
Chadao City is located in Chadao Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing District, and is among the sixth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. The city was built in the 30th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1551) and was reinforced and clad in bricks in the 5th year of the Longqing reign (1571). The city has an irregular rectangular shape, built along the mountain terrain, stretching 449 meters from east to west and 185 meters from north to south…
The ruins of the Shanzhong Tombs at Jade Emperor Temple are located in Yuhuangmiao Village, Yanqing District, and are among the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. Over 200 tombs have been excavated here, yielding more than 6,000 cultural relics including exquisite goldware, bronzeware, pottery, bone and shell artifacts, as well as items made of turquoise, agate, and gold-copper such as tiger, leopard, and horse ornaments. Preliminary dating suggests they are about 2...