Anjiazhuang is located in Mentougou District, Beijing, and was awarded the title of "Well-off Village" by the district government in 1997. The village was established during the Ming Dynasty and was named after the surnames of its founding residents. It sits on the southern slope of low mountains at an altitude of 225 meters. The artificial vegetation mainly consists of poplar, locust trees, and fruit trees such as walnut, peach, and pear, while the mountain vegetation is dominated by wild almond and vitex shrubs. The village…
Shangweidian Village, also known as "Moon Village," remains largely off the beaten path. With its beautiful surroundings and a wealth of well-preserved old houses and traditional architecture, the village exudes an ancient charm that attracts many visitors. In addition, the area is abundant in fruit, such as dates and apples, which ripen in autumn...
Tanchang Village is located in Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing, surrounded by mountains with a clear spring flowing through. The villagers developed the Shenquan Gorge Scenic Area, shedding the “poverty” label that had plagued them for years. Now, Tanchang Village is hailed as the most beautiful mountain village in Beijing. There is a “West Valley” in the village, a scenic spot the villagers take great pride in, known for its stunning landscape and rugged terrain…
Jingmen Railway Ruins Park is located on Chengzi Middle Street in Mentougou District, Beijing. Themed around railway construction, the park features iconic landscapes such as windmills and locomotives, making it a rather unique scenic park. It was built in 2011. Attraction location: Chengzi Middle Street, Mentougou District, Beijing…
Yongding River Gorge is a famous upstream valley of the Yongding River in Beijing, also known as Guanting Mountain Gorge or Youzhou Gorge. Towering mountains rise on both sides of the gorge, while the bottom is home to the fast-flowing Yongding River. The section from the Guanting Reservoir Dam to Yanhecheng is the highlight of Yongding River Gorge, featuring high mountains, deep valleys, and overlapping peaks, often referred to as the "Little Three Gorges"...
Dahanling Pass Fortress is located on Dahanling Mountain, 1.5 kilometers east of Lvjia Village in Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District. It is one of the important passes along the Ancient Road to Western Beijing. Built during the Ming Dynasty, the fortress faces east and is constructed from blue bricks and stone arches. The ancient road runs beneath the arched gateway of the fortress platform. To the east of the platform lies a gentle slope where several ancient pine trees once stood, along with the ruins of Pilu Temple. The temple had three levels of halls...
The temple was originally built in the fourth year of the Zhizheng era during the Yuan Dynasty (the Mentougou District Cultural Committee website states it was established in the Liao Dynasty and rebuilt in the fourth year of Zhizheng, 1344), and was named Qingshui Chan Temple. It was formerly the preaching site of Master Huanglong. Between the ninth year of the Xuande era and the second year of the Zhengtong era in the Ming Dynasty, the eunuch Wu Liang from the Directorate of Ceremonial donated funds for renovations, and Emperor Yingzong of Ming bestowed the name “Chonghua Chan Temple”...
Shuixi Bay is located by the Yongding River in Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District. In Mentougou Shuixi Bay, you'll find mountains, water, trees, fresh air, and beautiful scenery. There are farmhouse meals, options for barbecuing and setting up tents, children's play facilities (including a big slide), a large sandy area, as well as water activities. Occasionally, you might even catch a glimpse of a speeding train. It's perfect for a group of friends to have a barbecue together, great for water fun, and especially suitable for families with kids.
The site of Zhaitang Town lies along the ancient route that led east to the capital and west to Hebei Province and the Mongolian Plateau. A town was established here during the Ming Dynasty to guard this strategic passage. In the Qing Dynasty, Zhaitang Town served as the seat of the Qijia Subprefecture of Wanping County and also housed the Pingluo Garrison. Historical sites around the town include Baofeng Temple, Mile Temple, and Niangniang Temple in Xizhaitang Village, and Longwang Temple, theater stage, Guan Di Temple...
Huayu is located in the eastern part of Mentougou District, Beijing. The exposed Carboniferous and Permian sand shale formations in Huayu preserve a large number of terrestrial plant fossils dating back 200 to 300 million years, such as Neuropteris, Sphenopteris, Cordaites, and Lepidodendron. In addition, numerous large mammal...
Baihua Mountain combines steep cliffs and rushing waterfalls. Climbing to the high peaks allows you to enjoy sea of clouds, sunrises, and the rugged beauty of surrounding summits; venturing into the valley lets you witness the grand waterfall—Baihua Mountain Waterfall, which has a drop of 150 meters and a width of 15 meters. It cascades down with extraordinary momentum, its roar echoing through the forest. The reserve is most famous for its flowers. When early spring arrives in March, mountain peach blossoms are among the first to bloom; as the weather warms, Baihua Mountain transforms into a world of blossoms. Peonies, roses, rouge flowers, wild lilacs, butterfly flowers, azaleas, and more compete in a riot of color, along with over 200 types of medicinal herbs such as eleutherococcus, schisandra berries, and codonopsis. With more than 600 plant species in total, the name "Mountain of White Flowers" is truly fitting.
General's Cave is located on General's Tuó (also known as General's Mountain), west of Junzhuang in Mentougou (to be more precise, west of Huíyù and north of Chénjiāzhuāng). The origin of the name General's Tuó has a long history, with two main legends. One says the mountain's shape resembles a general when viewed from afar; the other claims that a general once led troops to station here, making it a strategic stronghold guarding the northern...
XianGuang Temple, located on the northeastern side of Baihua Mountain’s summit, is the highest ancient temple in Beijing. Having endured many trials and undergone several restorations, the temple stands as a witness to historical development. In front of the temple stands a row of native Chinese larch trees over a hundred years old, which accompany the temple. Braving the wind and snow, weathering the passage of time, they tenaciously stand atop Baihua Mountain. Location: Beijing…
The Miaofeng Main Trail is located within the Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area, in the northern part of Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, western Beijing. Miaofeng Mountain is one of Beijing’s famous “Eight Sacred Peaks,” renowned for its “Golden Summit Temple Fair.” The Goddess Temple, which primarily enshrines the Goddess Bixia Yuanjun, is known for having the “most prosperous incense offerings in the world.” The unique temple fair folk culture of Miaofeng Mountain has made it a birthplace of Chinese folk culture…
The Donghulin Man Site was discovered in 1966 by students of the Department of Geological Geography at Peking University during their fieldwork in Mentougou District. It was designated as a key cultural heritage site under Mentougou District protection in 1985. Since the burial site is located at the bottom of Holocene loess and the top of Malan loess, researchers have classified it as belonging to the early Neolithic Age. …
Shuanglin Temple is a protected cultural relic in Beijing. Located near the Qingshui River, the ancient temple from the Liao Dynasty was originally named Qingshui Yuan and later renamed Shuanglin Temple. It is a branch of Ruiyun Temple on Baihua Mountain and has been renovated through the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The main large structures of the temple were completely demolished in the 1950s. Currently, only one small hall each from the Yuan and Ming periods remains at the site. Both are 3.5 meters...
Hutou Cliff is a scenic spot within the Jiufeng National Forest Park. Jiufeng is located in Beianhe Township, Haidian District. Originally named Xiufeng (Elegant Peak), it was later renamed for its ridge that resembles a soaring eagle. With an elevation of about 450 meters and several ancient pines standing atop the summit, it has earned the nickname "Little Huangshan." The Jiufeng National Forest Park has long been a renowned scenic destination in Beijing. Many…
Nansinfang Village, Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing, is located in the central part of Tanzhesi Town. The village covers an area of 685.23 hectares and currently has 924 households with a population of 1,570. The village enjoys convenient transportation. In the future, its main industries will be tourism and agriculture/livestock farming. Tianmenshan National Forest Park is located in the village, which boasts numerous attractions such as cave grottoes, a natural Great Wall, and ancient beacon towers...
Longkoumen Grand Canyon is located 19 kilometers north of Zhaitang Town in Mentougou District, Beijing. It is named after the nearby Longkoumen Village. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the village features deep valleys and gorges, the most famous of which is the “One-Line Sky” Grand Canyon. Attraction location: 19 kilometers north of Zhaitang Town in Mentougou District, Beijing…
Under the larch forest, numerous ant nests are often densely clustered. Typically, these mounds stand about 30 centimeters tall, with the tallest reaching around 100 centimeters. During each foraging and breeding season, thousands of yellow ants scurry busily around the nests, creating a truly unique spectacle that has become one of the scenic highlights of Baihua Mountain. Location: Shijingshan in Mentougou District, Beijing…