Weekend Getaways in Beijing Suburbs | Experience 'Altay of Western Beijing' in Mentougou
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Best Time:
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Recommended:
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The autumn breeze is gentle, and time passes peacefully. Early autumn is a particularly comfortable season in Beijing. Let's meet in Mentougou in the west of Beijing to seek the beauty and tranquility of early autumn together.
- Baihuashan Scenic Area
- Lingshan Mountain Scenic Area - Juling Gorge
- Cuandixia Cun
Baihua Shan (Mountain) is the third highest peak in Beijing, with a forest coverage rate of 95%.
Baihua Shan (Mountain) is far from urban light pollution, with a suitable altitude and excellent dark night environment and clear sky conditions. The Baihuashan Astronomical Base is an excellent place for stargazing and photography in the suburbs of Beijing. It integrates scientific learning, conservation education, and outdoor exploration, suitable for children to explore the mysteries of nature.">There are 9 species of nationally protected wild animals and 36 species of nationally protected wild animals living here. The biodiversity resources are quite rich, and it is known as the "natural botanical garden" and "kingdom of flora and fauna" in North China. It is an important natural protection and popular science education base in the capital.
Baihua Shan (Mountain) is far from urban light pollution, with a suitable altitude and excellent dark night environment and clear sky cond... View attractions guide
Walking along the Lingshan Ancient Road, one can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the "First Peak of Beijing" - Ling Shan (Mountain).
Legend has it that when the ancestor Bodhidharma first arrived at Ling Shan (Mountain), he walked from the village of Hongshuikou to the Hualing Temple, hence the ancient path of Ling Mountain is also known as the "Bodhidharma Ancient Road".
Walking along the Lingshan Ancient Road, one can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the "First Peak of Beijing" - Ling Shan (Mountain). Ling Shan (Mountain) is located in the northwest of Mentougou in Beijing, 120 kilometers away from the city, with its peak reaching an altitude of over 2300 meters. Due to its high altitude, Ling Shan (Mountain) forms a natural scenic area within a radius of 30 square kilometers, combining fault mountains, folded mountains, and other landscapes. The alpine meadows above 1900 meters are referred to by netizens as "Altay of Western Beijing". Don't miss out if you enjoy hiking!">Recently, the Lingshan Ancient Road - Juling Gorge Scenic Area has reopened!
This is an ancient road that has been used for three thousand years, leading from the foot of Ling Shan (Mountain) in the south to the peak. In ancient times, the only road from the outside world to Lingshan was the large ditch in Hongshuikou Cun, so this large ditch was called the "Lingshan Ancient Road." Due to the lush vegetation and abundant wildlife in the Lingshan Ancient Road, it is also praised by liter... View attractions guide
When you arrive at Cuandixia Cun, stroll along the bluestone road, visit historical buildings and listen to the breath of history.
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Baihua Family Feast
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Youxian Shanshe Boutique Inn
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Wayao Inn
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Qingshuiyuan Boutique Inn
- Tanzhe Temple
- Baqidong Scenic Area
- Jietai Temple
There is a saying, "First there was Tanzhe Temple, then there was Beijing."
In the Tanzhe Temple Scenic Area, between the morning bell and evening drum, surrounded by the red walls and green tiles of the temple, one can see majestic halls, serene courtyards, ancient trees and famous plants scattered throughout the temple, with artificial hills and greenery creating a picturesque scene.
Stepping into Tanzhe Temple feels like traveling through a tunnel of time, where every brick and tile tells a story of a thousand years. The ancient trees towering in the temple, the faint scent of incense lingering in the air, all make one involuntarily slow down and listen to the voice within.">Tanzhe Temple is located in the southeastern part of Mentougou in the shallow mountain area of western Beijing. The temple was first built in the Western Jin Dynasty and is surrounded by a group of mountains - nine peaks like nine giant dragons, cradling it in the center, outlining a beautiful scene of "nine dragons playing with pearls in a secluded setting."
In the Tanzhe Temple Scenic Area, between the morning bell and evening drum, surrounded by the red walls and green tiles of the t... View attractions guide
The Baqidong Scenic Area is 1350 meters long, with a bottom area of over 200,000 square meters, renowned as a "divine wonder created by nature".
The Baqidong Scenic Area is rich in stalactite landscapes, each with its own unique features, sparking endless imagination.
If visitors want to quickly reach the bottom of the cave, they can experience the 410-meter-long slide, sliding directly down from the cave entrance, comparable to an underground version of a roller coaster.">The cave is famous for the eight wonders formed by the underground river erosion, especially the huge folded "8" shape inside the cave, combined with the other seven major landscapes, creating a unique underground wonder, hence the name "Baqi (Eight Wonders)".
The Baqidong Scenic Area is rich in stalactite landscapes, each with its own unique features, sparking endless imagination.
If visitors want to quickly reach the bottom of the cave, they can experience the 410-meter-long... View attractions guide
Jietai Temple was built in the Sui Dynasty and has a history of over 1400 years.
The pagoda forest of Jietai Temple is a must-see cultural landscape. Walking among the pagodas, one can feel the sediment of time. These exquisitely crafted pagodas, in harmony with the sur... View attractions guide
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Tanzhe Temple Jiafu Inn
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Dazhaitang Vegetarian Restaurant