Dongshan Gongli Orchard Ecological Villa is located in Dongshan Village, Junzhuang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. It is an eco-agricultural industrial base modeled after the Taiwanese style, also known as the Jingbai Pear Manor. The pears are grown organically without the use of pesticides. Pear picking is available in September and October. No admission fee is required to visit the pear orchard in spring and autumn. At the end of April, the pear blossoms in the orchard are in full bloom, offering a chance to admire the “…
The former residence of Ma Zhiyuan is located in Jiuyuan Folk Village, Mentougou District, Beijing, where the Wangping Ancient Road, part of the Western Beijing Ancient Road, can be found. The residence is a standard courtyard house, facing east and backed by the west, with rooms on all four sides—east, west, south, and north—each having three to five rooms. In front of the residence, there is a small bridge over flowing water, and the wall behind the entrance gate is inscribed with “Former Residence of Ma Zhiyuan,” along with an introduction to Ma...
Wangping Village is located in the central-eastern part of Mentougou District, Beijing, situated in the transition zone from the mid-mountain to low-mountain area of the Western Hills. It marks the starting point of the large bend in the lower section of the Guanting Gorge of the Yongding River. The village is beloved for its uniquely delicious fruits, including Beijing’s specialty Jingbai pears, premium cherries, various varieties of grapes, as well as dried fruits like walnuts and almonds...
Located in the deep mountains of Yanchi Town, Mentougou District, Jieshi Village was established no later than the Jin Dynasty. Originally called "Sancha Village," it got its current name because of the numerous huge rocks scattered throughout the village, which resemble stone tablets (jiéshí). Jieshi Village is one of the ancient settlements where the traditional environment has been well preserved. Historic houses, old locust trees, ancient wells, and massive rocks are all treasures left by the village. Nowadays...
A municipal-level cultural relics protection unit. Originally named “Sancha Village,” it was initiated in the sixth year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty by Vice Censor-in-Chief Zhang Lu. It was named Yan He Cheng (Riverfront City) because it lies north of the Yongding River. The city walls on both the northern and southern sides feature arched water gates. The northern wall is 462 meters long, with corner towers at both ends, atop which stand the Temple of the Horse King, the Temple of the True Martial God, and the Temple of the God of Fire. Between the eastern and western city gates inside the city lies the yamen lane…
About 3 kilometers north of Cuandixia Village lies the small Beigou Valley, known as Jingshi’s “One-Line Sky.” Locals call it Chuandi Ankou. Integrated with the village, it resembles the neck of a precious gourd, safeguarding this remote small settlement. Time needed Reference 1 hour Ticket Free Opening hours Open all day Location Beijing Mentougou District, north of Cuandixia Village…
Qingshuijian Peak is located in the central part of Mentougou District, approximately 92 kilometers southwest of Beijing, within Yan Chi Town, Mentougou District. It derives its name from being the watershed between the Qingshui River and the Qingshui Stream. Qingshuijian Peak lies on the boundary line between Yan Chi Town and Datai Township in western Beijing’s Mentougou District. The main peak has an elevation of 1,528 meters. It is a popular hiking and trekking route favored by experienced outdoor enthusiasts...
This Hanging Temple is not the one in Hunyuan, Shanxi. It is located about two li east of Yanjiatai Village in Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, nestled within Baigu Valley and built on a cliff platform. Locals call it the “Jingxi Hanging Temple.” It was first built in the first year of the Tianqi era during the Ming Dynasty. Attraction location: Beijing Mentougou District…
Baiyu Village is located 12 kilometers north of Zhaitang Town in Mentougou District. It is a tourist resort on the Ancient Beijing-West Road that combines sightseeing, travel, accommodation, dining, vacationing, leisure, folk entertainment, and revolutionary tradition education. Like Lingshui Village and Cuandixia, Baiyu Village is also recognized as a historical and cultural village. Baiyu Village is also known as the hometown of traditional opera...
Shenquan Gorge Scenic Area is located in Tancang Village, Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing, covering an area of approximately 15 square kilometers. Themed around landscape and pastoral scenery, it integrates fruit picking, hiking, picnicking, and leisure activities. It is adjacent to the Lingxi Eco-Education Corridor, Longshui Lake Water World, Shenquan Gorge Scenic Area, Huangtai Cherry Orchard, Weidian Hundred-Fruit Garden, Chanfang...
Mentougou Quanmen is the starting point of the Western Beijing Ancient Road. The stretch from Quanmen to Jiuyuan is well-trodden by many who come purely for leisure, flower viewing, mood boosting, and exercise. Mentougou’s Quanmen has three treasures: the Grand Theater, the Street-Crossing Tower, and the God of the Kilns Temple. These are all historic sites that have been renovated and now look brand new, especially the God of the Kilns Temple, which has been developed into the God of the Kilns Park...
Yongding Tower is located by the Yongding River in Mentougou District, Beijing. The design of Yongding Tower draws inspiration from the Yellow Crane Tower, one of the renowned "Three Great Towers of Jiangnan." The overall architectural design is both majestic and delicate, while also preserving the unique style of traditional Chinese ancient architecture. It is named "Yongding Tower" because it stands by the Yongding River. Attraction location…
There are three "Rose Valleys" in the world: one is the renowned "Rose Valley" in the suburbs of Sofia, Europe; another is the "Rose Valley" in Beijing, China; and the third is the "Yalong Bay Rose Valley" nestled in the canyon of Yalong Bay, Sanya. All are abundant in roses, complementing each other beautifully. On September 17, 1997, in accordance with...
Hou Sangyu Village Catholic Church is the oldest church preserved in the Beijing area. It is located in Hou Sangyu Village, Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District. During the Yuan Dynasty, foreign missionaries were already practicing medicine and preaching here. The villagers of Hou Sangyu are Catholic believers, which is quite rare in the Beijing area. Sangyu Village is a village where the entire community adheres to Catholicism. Before the Ming Dynasty, Sang…
The Mentougou District Museum is Beijing’s first district-level comprehensive local history museum. Its site was originally the ancestral temple of Zaicheng, the second son of Prince Gong Yixin in the late Qing Dynasty. The entire building is divided into inner and outer courtyards, featuring a late Qing-style garden layout. The museum houses over a thousand cultural relics and various specimens. The permanent exhibitions include “A Brief History of Mentougou District,” “The Revolutionary Struggle History of Mentougou District,” and more.
The thousand-year-old ancient village of Three Shops is located on the banks of the Yongding River in the northeastern part of Mentougou. It was once a bustling ferry hub teeming with merchants and served as the starting point of trade routes to Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, over 200 merchant establishments gathered here, earning it the title “First Village of Western Beijing.” The Camel Xiangzi from Lao She’s novel once passed through this very place. Today, Three Shops still…
Beijing Yanqing's Jiulong Mountain is located on Wulong Mountain, 15 kilometers northeast of Yanqing County. Here, undulating peaks rise majestically, coiling like a giant dragon perched in grandeur, soaring like a phoenix and a dragon in flight, moving in harmony with the cosmos and shining alongside the sun and moon. From the summit, one can gaze out at the meandering Gu River, vast plains stretching far, and the distant peaks of the Yanshan Mountains—a breathtaking landscape of majestic mountains and ever-changing scenery. To the north of Jiulong Mountain...
This is a place at the border between Beijing and Hebei. Starting from Yanhecheng in Beijing leads to Guanting in Hebei, and entering from Guanting in Hebei exits through Yanhecheng in Beijing. The scenery there is beautiful and the area is not crowded. You can take a train there, boarding at Beijing Railway Station. For specific schedule changes, please check 12306. Attraction location…
The ancient village of Sanjia Store, with a history of a thousand years, is located on the banks of the Yongding River in the northeastern part of Mentougou. It was once a bustling ferry hub teeming with merchants and the starting point of trade routes to Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, over 200 businesses gathered here, earning it the title "First Village of Western Beijing." The Camel Xiangzi from Lao She’s novel once passed through this place. Today, Sanjia Store still...
Yongding River Wetland Park is a free park spanning the districts of Mentougou, Shijingshan, and Fengtai. Located within the Yongding River channel, it consists of four parts: Mencheng Lake, Lianshi Lake, Yongding River Forest Park, and Wanping Lake, making it a great spot for leisure and vacation. Currently, it is made up of four sections: Mencheng Lake, Lianshi Lake, Yongding River Forest Park, and Wanping Lake...