Beijing Huairou 2-Day Self-Driving Travel Guide

1 cities | 4 attraction(s) | total distance 31 km

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"In spring, there are hundreds of flowers; in autumn, there is the moon; in summer, there is a cool breeze; in winter, there is snow."

Day1: Beijing

2 attraction(s) · 10 km

Huairou District is located in the northern part of Beijing, 40 kilometers away from the city center. Huairou has beautiful sceneries and pleasant climate, and is known as the "Pearl of the Beijing suburbs".

Beijing Huairou Qinglongxia Scenic Area

Green mountains and clear waters surround the Qinglong Gorge, which also features well-preserved Ming Dynasty enemy towers of the Great Wall. It is a great place for Beijing residents to relax and vacation.

10 km

Yanqi Lake

Located 8 kilometers north of Huairou County and 50 kilometers from downtown, it is named after the large flocks of migratory birds, such as geese and cranes, that inhabit the area in spring. The climate in the lake area is pleasant, with a wide expanse of clear blue water, making it an ideal place for water sports and leisure vacations. Yanqi Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with Yanshan Mountain acting as a screen on the north side and the Great Wall stretching across the northwest mountains. There are 18 enemy towers nearby, and the lake shore is about 20 kilometers long, shaded by green trees. The scenic area has complete amusement facilities, including a natural swimming pool and a camping village. Fishing enthusiasts can also enjoy themselves fishing. The water park offers various activities, including water parasailing, water go-karting, water jet skiing, and a large rotating adventure of river rapids. The latest attractions, such as the Jindeng Mountain descent, elevated sightseeing train, rocket bungee jumping, and artificial rock climbing, are highly popular among visitors.

Day2: Beijing

2 attraction(s) · 21 km

The unique geographical conditions provide Huairou with abundant resources. The chestnuts are sweet and fragrant, the rainbow trout has delicate flesh and a fresh taste, and their dried fruits, Guzhong royal wine are highly praised both domestically and internationally.

Valley of the Gods

Located at the southern foothills of Yunmeng Mountain, 25 kilometers northeast of Huairou District, and 75 kilometers away from Beijing. Connected by the 101 National Road and the 111 National Road throughout the journey.

21 km