Yu County
Yu County, where there is almost no tourism development, but enough tourism elements. Every household's gatehouse, every small tower and temple are worth seeing. Why were they not destroyed back then? The best time to visit is in autumn, when the sunlight shines on the ancient city, casting a golden hue on the old houses and the faces of the locals, creating a stunning beauty.
Gubeikou
Gubeikou is the best place for photography. It has the most beautiful section of the Great Wall in Beijing, especially the area from Gubeikou to Jinshanling to Simatai. The Great Wall you see in the news broadcasts is this section. The key point is that there are not many people, so you don't have to go to the overcrowded Badaling.
Cangyan Mountain
Cangyan Mountain is located in Jingxing County, 50 kilometers southwest of Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is the filming location of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'. The stone bridge where Yu Jiaolong jumps off the cliff is here, and the local villagers often take pride in it. There are also many interesting places along the way, such as Baodu Village and Stone Village, which are well worth a visit.
Saihanba
Saihanba is located in Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County, Chengde City, Hebei Province. It is becoming a backyard for Beijing, well-known among photography enthusiasts and self-driving travelers. People often come here for leisure. However, the best times for photography are early morning and late evening. During the rest of the day, you can go horseback riding, but it gets cold if you go later.
Lianhua Mountain
The Baili Gallery in Yanqing is nice, but Lianhua Mountain is even more worth visiting. However, there are far fewer people here than in the Baili Gallery. The scenery is also good, and you can spend two days exploring it.
Lingshan
This is the highest place in Beijing in terms of altitude, and it is also the first place in Beijing to welcome autumn and winter. The red leaves are very beautiful, covering the mountains and plains. The sunlight shines through the clouds onto the red leaves on the mountainside, creating a stunning scene. This kind of scenery is perfect for shooting advertisements.
Lingshui Village is currently under the jurisdiction of Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, in the western part of Beijing. Since the filming of 'Where Are We Going, Dad?', it has become the most famous place in the area and was also part of the ancient Jingxi Road during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The village is not large, but it has been extensively photographed. It is crowded on weekends and less so on weekdays, making it a good place to visit. The village has produced many successful candidates in the imperial examinations, hence it is also known as the 'Village of Scholars'.
Yanhe City
Beijing Yanhe City, historically known as 'Sancha (Cha) Village' and 'Yanhekou' due to its strategic location guarding several mountain and water passes, was officially named 'Yanhe City' after the city was built in the sixth year of the Wanli period (1578 AD). Yanhe City is a resting place for hikers and has gradually become well-known. Nestled deep in the mountains, it boasts beautiful scenery and is a well-preserved small town with old houses in every household. Nowadays, many foreigners come here to paint, making it a picturesque ancient village.
Yeyahu Lake
The nearest bird-watching sanctuary in Beijing, with many migratory birds in October. Located in the wetlands of Guanting Reservoir, it attracts many photography enthusiasts. The scenery is beautiful, and the nearby farmhouses are also great, offering authentic reservoir fish dishes like stove fish.
Baihe Gorge
Baihe Gorge is a river canyon that starts from the Baihebao Reservoir in the old county of northeastern Yanqing District, flows through Huairou, and heads towards the Miyun Reservoir. This route can be an outdoor scenic route, driving through here, with mountains and water, it will greatly lift your spirits. I believe that coming here will be much better than going to the gym.
