The Bailongtan (White Dragon Pool) Scenic Area

The Bailongtan (White Dragon Pool) Scenic Area is located at Longtan Mountain, near the Yanshan Mountain) and the Yanshan stretch of the Great Wall, roughly 100 kilometers from downtown Beijing. Considered by many to be one of Beijing's "16 classic landscapes," the area takes its name from a poem by the Northern Song Dynasty poet Suzhe, and it's easy to see how its beautiful mountains, rivers, stones, pools and woods inspired the poet.

In addition to the natural features, there are four halls and 18 pavilions to explore, some of them dating back to the Song (960-1276 AD) era. The Bailongtan (White Dragon Pool) Scenic Area is located on Longtan Shan. Emperors, imperial officials and Confucian literati often came to get away from the busy capital; a small imperial palace was built here as a stopover en route to Chengde's famous Summer Resort.

Bailongtan Scenic Area is a great Chinese destination for travelers who want a unique experience. There are 255 cheap accommodation options available near Bailongtan Scenic Area where even the 5-Star hotels are available at an affordable price. Some of the more well-known hotels in Bailongtan Scenic Area include Novotel Xin Qiao Hotel Beijing, Guidu Hotel Beijing and Beijing International Hotel. Our discounted Bailongtan Scenic Area hotels are typically well known for their cleanliness and pricing. All hotels near Bailongtan Scenic Area have facilities including Restaurants, Room Service, and Business Center and Bar/Lounge.

Featured Attractions: The area takes its name from a poem by the Northern Song Dynasty poet Suzhe, and it's easy to see how its beautiful mountains, rivers, stones, pools and woods inspired the poet. In addition to the natural features, there are four halls and 18 pavilions to explore, some of them dating back to the Song (960-1279). Emperors, imperial officials and Confucian literati often came to Bailongtan to get away from the busy capital; a small imperial palace was built here as a stopover en route to Chengde's famous Summer Resort.