The Geological Museum of China (中国地质博物馆), built in 1916, is a geological museum, boasting 200 thousand specimens. This museum is located in the Xisi area of Beijing and opened on October 1, 1959. It is the earliest geological scientific museum of China.

At present, the Geological Museum of China has more than 100,000 geological specimens. Many of them are precious items reputed as "National Treasures", such as "the Giant Shandong Dinosaur" fossil, the highest and most complete dinosaur fossils extant in the world; the fossils of primitive birds that were found in the west of Liaoning Province, which has the essential values to the research on birds of the area; the teeth fossils of Yunnan Yuanmou Man, which shifts the appearance of human beings in China to a much more earlier time; the stoneware, stone pearls, bone needles and bone decoration unearthed from the site of the Upper Cave man at Zhoukoudian in Beijing; a cinnabar crystal of 237 grams that is called as "King of Cinnabar"; and more than 60 new mineral products that were found in China, and so on.

Basic displays of the museum are composed of five exhibition halls, namely, the exhibition halls of geological resource, global history, stratum paleontology, mineral rocks and diamond, with an exhibition area of 2,500 square meters. The hall of geological resource introduces in different catalogues and classifications the abundant mineral products and other geological resources in China; the hall of global history introduces earth formation and construction, earth inner motive power geological action, earth outer power geological action and earth washing action; in the stratum paleontology hall, there are the special exhibitions of Zhendan biome, insect fossils, fish fossils, egg fossils, and the Upper Cave Man -- ancient creatures and their characteristics of different geological eras.

Take Bus No. 13, 22, 38, 47, 68, 101, 102, 103, 105 to Xisi Stop.

Nanxin Granary Food Culture Street is another cultural street in Beijing with distinctive features, which can compete with the Shanghai New World. Every restaurant, tea house and club in the street is visited by many customers. There are art galleries and Latin dancing clubs in the ancient granaries and pseudo-classic architectural complex, with some Chinese and foreign specialty restaurants and bars as their neighbors, among which, McDonald's, Friday's, Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant and BENZ Car Exhibition Hall have their popularity outside. The culture and arts market combine the "culture" of Nanxincang and the "business" together. Here will be the new gathering place which integrates art appreciation and delicious food.

Nanxin Granary, a historic site located on what is now Dongsi Shitiao, was a storehouse for grain meant exclusively to be served to the royal family during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. It was built in 1409 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor (1403-1424) on the foundations of the Yuan Dynasty’s (120-1368) Beitai Granary. This makes it as old as The Forbidden City. The imperial granaries measured its volume in ao, which initially meant three store rooms and later, five. In its heyday, Nanxin Granary had 76 ao, the most in a Qing granary. The structure still has nine ao, making it the largest and best-preserved imperial granary in the country. Today, the vicinity of the granary’s has taken on a new life as a "culture street": it has become a base to more than cultural organizations, artist studios, tea houses, shops and restaurants. Some portions of the granary have been converted into warehouses.

Take Bus No. 42, 113, 115, 118, 406, 70 and get off at Dongsishitiao Station.

Beijing Sunny Time Polo Club is one of the participating members of Chinese Equestrian Association. Since 2000, Beijing Sunny Time Polo Club has hosted the National Speed Horse-racing several times representing the China Sino-Pec Cooperation. The organization has constructed a polo field meeting with international standards and attracts polo fans from all over the world.

With the coverage of 16 hectares, our club is located at Sunny Manor in Yanqing. It is 60 kilometers away from the center of Beijing. A modern garden club is surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river on one side. This unique geographic environment affords comfortable climate conditions throughout the year. In spring, the ice of the river melts into water and the snow on the mountains melt as well, while the mountains are adorned with rich greenery. In summer, it’s much cooler than in the city centre. You will feel that you have escaped from the bustle of the busy city for the climate makes you enjoy a leisurely ride on the groomed grounds. In autumn, fruits on the trees are ripe for the passers-by. Whether you are on horse or walking, you can pick the fruits. Besides, you also can enjoy an outdoor barbeque. In winter, it is very beautiful seen by the snow adorning the mountains. At the same time, fire and wine make you fel warm.

Sunny Time Polo Club is an optimal place to spend your holidays here, riding, meeting new friends and renewing old acquaintances, and hosting business meetings. We have skilled staff ready to provide the particular needs of the meeting agenda integrated with the interchangeable skills of the polo game. We are looking forward to your arrival.

Beijing Huitong Nuoer Kuangbiao Sports Paradise is located at the scenic spot area of Sujiatuo, Haidian District. There are not only beautiful landscapes but the area is also served by convenient transportation. It is regarded as the fifth scenic spot of the South Mountain. It is the only comprehensive zoological garden in China that integrates conference rooms, entertainment, relaxation and fitness. It has capacity for and has held many large-scale sports games, training activities and sightseeing excursions.

The sports paradise covers nearly 6,000 Mu. The comprehensive facilities available for use are race courses for motorcycle racing, cross-country ATVs, horse racing, golf, go karts and skiing.

Features: The car park is very large, with a length of 210 meters and a width of 70 meters. The race course is also very professional and visitors can take part in special driving, drifting and explosive-style start-ups. Visitors can also watch the automobile thrill show. It is a new show established through cooperation with national level drivers. In addition, the vegetable gardens are also provided for children to experience farm life. Children can get a better understanding of agricultural practices.

Take Bus No. 22, 16, 367, 387, 302, 331, 300 to Bei Taipingzhuang station and walk towards the west for 300 meters on the north side of the road.

Tourists who visit the Longqing Gorge China can start from this spot. This area is in the remote mountains and has few people tread. There are not so many tourists as Longqing Gorge China. The scenery is beautiful and the environment is fresh and quiet. It is a little known area even among Beijing residents. The Yudu Mountain Beauty Spot is well protected by nature and has an original green trace. The Yudu Mountain Beauty Spot is more than one hundred square kilometers.

The spot is divided into six scenic regions with 56 distinct landscapes. The six spots are the high gorge and lake area, Yudu Mountain scenery area, Stone Buddha Temple, Haituo Peak area , Double pines Temple area and Two Dragons Mountain area. The Yudu Mountain Beauty Spot is at a high altitude and has thick plants. The temperature is 3-4 centigrade lower than Yanqing city, so the Yudu Mountain Beauty Spot is a natural choice for a summer holiday. There is also the former site of the Eight Route Army military sub-area command. Tourists can recall the war period. Visitors won't have the chance to visit this area in Longqing Gorge China. The guests in Yudu Mountain can also pick fruit. Tourists going to Longqing Gorge will also be deeply impressed by Yudu Mountain Scenic Spot.

Take Bus No. 919 at Deshengmen to Yanqing District and take Bus No. 920 to Yudu Mountain 

Beijing's First Waterfall is located in Miyun District in Beijing's suburb. Five big characters “the First Waterfall in Beijing" are engraved on the cliff to the left of the Waterfall, which is 62.5m high, 28m higher than "the Waterfall to the Heaven" close to it in the Heilong Pond. The Waterfall is active throughout the year and its flow rate is about half a cubic meter even in the dry seasons of winter and spring.

The source of the Waterfall is the Liu River, which originates in Yunmeng Mountain in Huairou District, converging from all mountain springs and creeks in the course of flow along the east foot of the Yunmeng Mountain, washing out and creating a series of natural sights along the way. For example, the "Connected Six Ponds", the "Jade-Splashing Waterfall", the "Waterfall Hung in the Air" and the "Nostalgic Pond", are all "masterpieces" of the Liu River. The First Waterfall in Beijing is the last sight of the Liu River before it merges into the Bai River. The dark green and transparent pond water is smashed by the waterfall-like flying pearls and splashed jades and looks like flying dragons and tigers from nearby and fog and smoke from afar. When the sunlight shines into the valley, it presents a ring of light in seven colors, a rainbow on the earth. The roar of water echoes in the vacant valley and the powerful and majestic momentum of the waterfall cause people to linger on in amazement.

The "Blue Dragon Pond", the name of a pond under the "First Waterfall in Beijing", is 8 m at its deepest. After it's filled to capacity, water overflows into the Bai River, which is one of the water supply sources of the Miyun Reservoir.

High peaks in the scenic spot pierce directly into the sky-like huge swords and vividly depict different feelings. The scenic spot is 3 km in length and its drop in elevation is 200 m. Scenes change and different colors are presented when you move and unique ponds connected with each other seem masterpieces of superlative craftsmanship. All tourists visiting hate to leave the site.

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Although Jingdu Diyipu serves as the major attraction within this scenic area, this is not the only interesting spot that you may visit when you are here. The mountain views within this scenic area are also very impressive. All across the site's 3 kilometer length, you are able to see the various shapes of mountains. The scenery might be different in every step. You might not be about to control yourself in taking more and more pictures whilst visiting.

Purple Paradise is 120 kilometers from Beijing and maintains a position that is adjacent to the Simatai Great Wall. There are more than 200 species of flowers planted in the garden, including 20 species of lavender flowers. The lavender flowers are in bloom from May to November here, while from July to August they are at their most beautiful stage. In the Lavender Marine House there are Chinese and Western restaurants. The vanilla flower fields amid the breeze make for a good destination for a lovely romantic getaway. It is relaxing to spend time admiring the variation of plants in the garden. When up close, it seems outstanding as the sunlight hits the flowers at sea, creating a transient image of purple amid the blue sea. What abounds is a light fragrance of mint and lavender. Honey bees resound at the rear, watching butterflies playing in pairs, which feels as good as being on an island in the South of France.

The Great Wall is not a continuous wall. The wall exists in sections and these sections don't form a continuous line. Most of the bits of the remaining wall have their own names. Usually their names are given with regard to their geographic location, historical factors or out of necessity related to promotion of local tourism. Yunmengshan Great Wall is such a name because it is located to the east of Yunmengshan Mountain. Yunmengshan literally means “a mountain always covered with mist”. Yunmengshan is locally referred to as the “Huangshan of North China” due to its stunning view.

Yunmengshan Great Wall is a small stretch of the Great Wall around Beijing. It was built under General Qi Jiguang during the Ming Dynaty (1368-1644). To its west is located Mutianyu Great Wall, and to its east are Gubeikou Great Wall and Jinshanling Great Wall.

There are still 3 forts (watch towers) and one beacon tower on the Yunmengshan Great Wall . The beacon tower is located on the top of the mountain.

One big difference between Yunmenshan Great Wall and other formal and standard stretches of the Great Wall is the construction of the Wall itself. Yunmengshan Great Wall was constructed from rocks and stones carried from the local mountains, while Badaling Great Wall and Mutianyu Great Wall are made of the bricks carried from the official kilns.

Take Bus No. 980 from Dongzhimen to Miyun Drum Tower and then take Bus No. 60 or 61 to Wangzhuang Village.

The Great Wall is not a continuous wall. The wall exists in sections and these sections don't form a continuous line. Most of the bits of the remaining wall have their own names. Usually their names are given with regard to their geographic location, historical factors or out of necessity related to promotion of local tourism. Yunmengshan Great Wall is such a name because it is located to the east of Yunmengshan Mountain. Yunmengshan literally means “a mountain always covered with mist”. Yunmengshan is locally referred to as the “Huangshan of North China” due to its stunning view.

Yunmengshan Great Wall is a small stretch of the Great Wall around Beijing. It was built under General Qi Jiguang during the Ming Dynaty (1368-1644). To its west is located Mutianyu Great Wall, and to its east are Gubeikou Great Wall and Jinshanling Great Wall.

There are still 3 forts (watch towers) and one beacon tower on the Yunmengshan Great Wall . The beacon tower is located on the top of the mountain.

One big difference between Yunmenshan Great Wall and other formal and standard stretches of the Great Wall is the construction of the Wall itself. Yunmengshan Great Wall was constructed from rocks and stones carried from the local mountains, while Badaling Great Wall and Mutianyu Great Wall are made of the bricks carried from the official kilns.

Take Bus No. 980 from Dongzhimen to Miyun Drum Tower and then take Bus No. 60 or 61 to Wangzhuang Village.

Lying in the valley between Qingjingding Peak and Hengling Mountain, Qingjingding Natural Scenic Area is bordered by the Baihe River to the east and Qingjingding Peak to the west. The whole area stretches across about 4 kilometers and has an area of four hundred meters where steep peaks, craggy rocks, cool valleys, and deep pools can be found. At the entrance of the scenic spot, sheer 200-meter-high cliffs stand on either side of the narrow path, and a stream meanders through the center. Huge rocks and ancient trees protrude from the stone wall, interweaving and hanging high above the cliffs. In summer, the mouth of the valley is always shrouded in mist, adding a sense of mystery to the valley. The scenery here changes from season to season. In spring, the area is decorated with all kinds of flowers in full blossom. In summer, the valley becomes more vibrant with green trees, clear pools and rumbling waterfalls. Wild fruits spread over the hills in autumn, and when the winter comes, ice rivers and cascades welcome tourists in the snow-covered valley.