Beijng Yanqing Landscape Scenic Area is located in Qianjiadian Town, just north of Yanqing District. It is a core region of the Yanqing Ecological Area. In 2007, it was named the best area for touring Beijing by car. The whole scenic area is divided into six parts: The Wulong Gorge area, the Water Drop Kettle area, the Woodstone area, the Chaoyang temple, the Longwang Temple and the Guanyu Temple. The Wulong Gorge Area is comprised of Mesozoic lava and is scenically typical of a Mountain View or river valley landscape. In the middle part of the Yanqing Landscape Scenic Area and the Wood stone area, some trees and numerous stones can be found. It is reported that the trees date back to the Jurassic Period. Most of the trees are cypresses and pines. The Wood stone area is the biggest historic area of its kind in Hebei Province. Welcome everyone to this scenic area and enjoy your tour!

Featured Attractions: Petrified Wood National Geologic Park lies at the banks of Bai River, Yanqing District. Covering about 226 square kilometers (about 87 sq mi), the park has about 780 species of plants and 180 species of vertebrates. The geologic park is characterized by its Jurassic petrified wood of 0.14-0.18 billion years. The park is divided into five scenic areas: Fossil Wood Area, Dropping-Water Pot Scenic Area (Dishuihu Scenic Area), Wulong Gorge, Yanshan Heavenly Pool and Yunlong Mountain, which includes 25 scenic spots. Badaling Wild Animal Zoo is located at the foot of the well-known Badaling Great Wall. Covering an area of over 1.54 sq mi, this zoo has nearly 10,000 wild animals, including African lions, white tigers, Siberian tigers, brown bears, sun bears and kangaroos. The park has five functional zones: animal visiting zone, mountain forest sightseeing zone, environmental reserve zone and entertainment zone. Here, tourists can not only watch the wild animals, but sometimes, may even have their pictures taken with the animals.

Annual Festivals Yanqing Apricot Blossom Festival: April 1st - middle May Planting Festival: later March - later May Mountain Climbing Festival: April 1st - later May Summer Escape Festival: June 18th - September 18th Golden Spring Picking Festival: September - November Ice & Snow Tourism Festival: January 1st - later February

Badaling Shuiguan Great Wall is located in the Yanqing District of Beijing, just 1.24 miles away from the Badaling Great Wall. The Shuiguan Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It is the most complete and strongest section of the ten thousand li Great Wall and famous for its precipitous cliffs.

Originally, the wall was part of an ancient military defensive work. The water system was employed to defend against enemies and formed a pass, hence the name 'Shuiguan', when translated is the 'Water Pass'. The wall was built along the mountain contours with stone blocks and grey bricks. There are seven watch towers and one arrow tower. The arrow tower measures 15.63 meters (51 feet) high with an average width of 12 meters (13 yards). The wall was open to the public in 1995 after repair. Besides climbing the wall, you can also visit the Genghis Khan Palace, the Stone Buddha Temple, Luotuo Peak (Camel Peak) and the Great Wall Stele Forest nearby.

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Golden Fish Pool: The old site of Golden Fish Pool is located below the roadbed about 50m (55 yards) to the southern mouth of Tanqin Gorge Tunnel. There was once a pond where a big golden fish lived in. According to the folk tale, during the drought days, when the locals stirred the water in the pond, it would immediately begin to rain. It was highly efficacious. At last, the pool was dried and the golden fish was disappeared. In the 1980s, in order to reproduce this beautiful pool, people built a square pool on the old site of it, and moved the stone carvings of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) to the front of the pool.

In winter, Longqing Gorge is a famous site for ice lanterns, and in summer, it turns into a hot spot for water cruise between the undulating mountains. Some have compared this gorge to the Three Gorges on Yangtze River, and even think the gorge looks more magnificent. The water here is so transparent that tourists believe these waters are even cleaner than those of Lijiang River in Guilin, Guangxi province.

This may not be necessarily true but has partially explained the beautiful scenery of this gorge. The characteristics of it are that visitors can clearly experience the softness and charms of the mountains and rivers in southern China and can also touch the vigor, magnificence and sturdiness of northern China.

Getting on a boat to tour Longqing Gorge is like slowly unfolding a scroll of landscape painting. You may immediately fall into the hallucination that you are cruising on Lijiang River and all around you is nothing but an extremely gorgeous scroll painting which has become alive.

Located in Jugezhuang Town in Miyun District of Beijing, the Changyu Wine Chateau is a resort that offers numerous amenities to choose from while on vacation. Established in 2005, it is a holiday resort that is perhaps best known for its wine, culture, ecological tourism, and for its amenities which offer relaxation.

Grapes and wine making are the specialty of this chateau. Upon a visit to the Chateau, one may learn the art of grape picking for wine making and will be able to experience how to make wine from scratch. You will gain the knowledge of a different culture all together, so the experience will not only be fun, but will also be an educational one. The Changyu Wine Chateau is a resort that offers many activities for guests to choose from. Have fun while you are there, whether swimming or relaxing at the spa. You may even want to extend your stay while you visit for the first time.

Featured Attractions: The AFIP Castle is a three-story building with one basement for the cellar. The first floor is designed for showcasing the Chang Yu Wines and Changyu wine production line. The second floor is for the museum introducing the history and development of Yantai Changyu Group co., Ltd. The third floor is for wine tasting and features meeting rooms.

Taoyuan Xiangu Scenic Area is a national 4A scenic zone and an ecological tourist and scenery area. Located 90 kilometers from downtown Beijing, it is 8-kilometer-long from the western bank of the Miyun Reservoir in the east and to the top of the Guanfengtai Peak in the west covering a total area 16 square kilometers.

In the valleys of the scenic zone, the forests are lush, the mountain peaks are high and steep, there are numerous ponds and waterfalls, and the most well-known ones are one of the lakes, and 6 waterfalls and 13 ponds. In the winter, it becomes a wonderland of snow and ice, with more than 80 tourist attractions dotted in this wonderland, which constitutes a corridor of natural landscape likes a land of idyllic beauty.

Taoyuan Lake: The capacity of the lake is 50,000 cubic meters and the area of the lake is 14, 000 square meters. The average depth is 8 meters and the deepest is 12 meters.

Long Tan Park occupies a total area of 49.2 hectares. Approximately 19.47 hectares of this land mass is covered by water. The scenic spots alternate with each other along the lake and the lake from the water is well known as one of the freshest areas to find water in the city.

The park is also divided into six scenic areas. Long Yin Pavilion Scenic Area is the unique pavilion in the Northern parks. Long Tan Scenic Area is composed of fourteen hillside areas. Letter-Dragon and Stone Forest Scenic Area is teeming with natural scenic spots and notable fixtures made of stone. The area's uniqueness comes from a history of famous calligraphers who penned many letters here and deliberated over their meanings. The story entitled Dragon written by famous calligraphers of the Qin and Han Dynasties, suggests that the area will always be a significant part of that time period and Dynasty. One can easily find a pond full of Lotus afloat across the lake from July to August of every year. Behind the Lotus Pond lies a Flower Island Scenic Area. Another area, the Dragon Gate Scenic Area, actually shares the starting point with the water-entrance of the Park. Upon entering, Dragon heads, made from stone, make an immediate impression upon those entering. It is easy to admire these fixtures as each structure allows fresh lake water to flow from the mouths of the dragon’s facade. Surrounding the lake are rare stones that add a rare and unique essence to the area. It is truly an area that integrates culture and history together with beautiful artwork.

Featured Attractions: Longtan Park is home to a number of minor features, most of which bear a recurring dragon motif. It is said that there are as many as 100 carved dragons scattered around the park, including the Dragon Gate, Green Dragon Bridge, and the Flying Dragon Pavilion, to name but a few. There are a series of simple maps dotted around the lake, indicating the locations of the various things to see. Each year in early February, the park will hold a Spring Festival Temple Fair. This large-scale event offers snack stalls, a range of interactive activities such as arm wrestling and chess playing, as well as amusements for children.

Located 8 km north of Huairou District is Yanqi Lake. Yanqi Lake is a beautiful scenic site at the foot of Yanshan Mountain. The Great Wall is to the north of the lake, and to the south is the boundless North China plain. The landscape of the area is beautiful. In the background, one can see the great mountain, in the foreground there is the clear water of the lake coupled with refreshing air.

In the spring and in the autumn, flocks of rare migrant birds, especially geese, inhabit the area, which forms part of the inspiration for the name -- Yanqi Lake, which translates literally as "Swan Lake." The scenic zone is equipped with various items of aquatic recreation, such as dragon boats, speedboats, jet skis and an aquatic para-glider. This ideal vacation site draws multitudes of tourists every year.

Featured Attractions: It is equipped with diversified items of aquatic recreation activities, such as large and luxurious ships, motorized dragon boats, speedboats, rowing boats, foot peddled boats, arrow shooting and bungee rocker, etc. Parachuting over the lake and driving aquatic motorcycle are items well-received by visitors. Tourists can enjoy much pleasure. Tourists can choose to make use of the recreational auto field, the vacationing cabins, aquatic slides, space ship, etc. The ground by the Lake provides tourists with pleasures or returning to Nature. In the summer, green shades cover the lakeside and cool breeze blows lightly over surface of the sound controlled colored fountain and unique water screen movie. They can enjoy themselves with soft music and graceful dance in the open air as well. The paradise has perfect service installations. It is an ideal vacationing site with convenient services.

Hongluo Temple is a temple that is 4 kilometers away from the north of Huairou District in Beijing. It covers an area of 8 square kilometers and integrates the natural landscape with man-made features.

Built in the fourth year of the Xiankang (咸康) - a period of the Dongjin Dynasty, Hongluo Temple was renovated during Tang Dynasty. It was called Daming Temple at the time, and changed its name to “Huguozifu Temple” during the Ming Dynasty. This is how the Hongluo Temple received its popular name. The temple that we know as the Hongluo Temple today is one of the original sites for the practice of Buddhism in northern China. It is also regarded as the premiere ancient temple in Northern China. It has been said that the Hongluo Temple in north China is similar to the Putuo Temple in south China.

The three most prominent scenic areas of the temple complex are called Imperial Bamboo, Male and Female Gingko, and Pines Entangled with Chinese Wisteria. Imperial Bamboo, with origins that date back to more than 600 years, was first planted by Yunshan, a Buddhist monk in the Yuan Dynasty. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty enjoyed the sight of these bamboos here. There are millions of bamboos which form the bamboo grove, as one of the largest areas for bamboo with the longest history in northern China. From April to June enjoy the Peony and Chinese Wisteria Festival. From July to September enjoy the Summer Leisure Travel. October to September, the chrysanthemum and ginkgo festival will take place. Visitors should also see the Hongluo Temple Fair this year.

Jingdong Canyon features several historical attractions, a beautiful hike through apricot and pine trees as well as a small water park. Since it opened in 1992, many visitors have flocked to the area and it is a well-known scenic area in Beijing and Tianjin.

The canyon, also called Wulongtan (or Five Dragons’ Pool) Grand Canyon, covers 6 square kilometers and bounds with fantastic caves, deep ponds, bizarre peaks and running waterfalls. From an aerial view of the canyon, thanks to its many water surfaces, it looks like a glittering gem inlaid within the triangle formed by the three big cities of Beijing, Tianjing, and Tangshan.

The scenic area has more than 60 tourist attractions. At the bottom of the canyon, there are five deep ponds connected by brooks and six tourist function zones. Inside the canyon are numerous caves, deep pools, craggy peaks, splashing waterfalls, and an enormous reservoir. Hundreds of hectares of pine trees grow in the canyon. Under the upright pine trees there may be a small villa or a cute cabin with tents and hammocks where explorers can have a rest. It's lovely in all seasons: budding with life in spring, mantled in green in summer, blazing with color in autumn and starkly beautiful in winter as the evergreens and rock formations contrast with the white of snow. However, the best season to explore this vast natural wonder is in early autumn, in August or September.

Available activities depend on the season, with boating and fruit picking (late summer and fall) being among the most popular. The reservoir's 30-meter-high dam provides deep water and renders the zone a great place for those who are fond of water sports. You can follow a clear-running stream down the canyon, exploring hollows and caves along with the way. Thatched-roof cottages, tents and hammocks are available as resting spots. If you are looking for a break from the city, a taste of nature, a view of some mountains and a breath of semi-clean air, you should come here and check out the fantastic beauty of this canyon. Jingdong Canyon is located north of Yuzishan Village (鱼子山村) in Pinggu District (píng gǔ qū 平谷区), some 85 km (53 miles) east of downtown Beijing (běi jīng 北京).

Generally, Jingdong Shilinxia is divided naturally into eastern and western parts with both offering breathtaking views to all visitors. When you look from afar, the majestic stone forest might give you the feel of solemnity. However, when you get closer, you might accidentally find out that each and every stone is in fact molded in different shapes. Some of the stones look like giant bamboo that towers into the sky; some look like rampant lions, some like graceful ladies and many others are indescribable shapes. Nonetheless, they are incredibly magnificent.

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Jiutian Feipu (Heaven Waterfalls): Jiutian Feipu (Heaven Waterfalls) is a four-tier waterfall which cascades down over 120 meters, when it rumbles, it can be heard even in quite a distance from the waterfall.

Lingtan Lianzhu (The Pools): There are a dozen of pools which never dry throughout the years because of the form of the gorge of Jingdong Shilinxia. All the pools are blessed with different shape and characteristic where some are shallow and some are deep. But all of them are blessed with serenity and peaceful surrounding.

Xiaxian Youshen (The Gorge): The six kilometers gorge itself is also a fantastic creation of God. The narrowest point throughout the gorge is only about three meters wide. When you walk between these narrow lanes within the gorge, you will feel how tiny a human being is when you are facing the mother of nature.

antic Rocks: The gigantic rocks, some with a weight of over 1,000 tons are another attraction found in the scenic area. The huge rocks are set at various places everywhere here. You may find some of them standing high above the cliffs and perhaps some are lying in the middle of walkways as well. These rocks offer the best resting point for visitors as when you are tired. Take a rest sitting on it and get recharged.

Hanging Cypress Tree: A great number of cypresses can be found growing out of the tall and steep cliffs of the mountain. When you look from bottom, all these cypresses seem as if they are hanging on the cliff side. Perhaps, this is a commonly seen image of classical Chinese paintings but when you are here, you can see the real hanging cypress trees on your own.