Tianmen Mountain [Photo via tuchong.com]

1. Qingliang Valley Scenic Area

Located in Sihetang, Shicheng Town, Miyun District of Beijing Municipality, Qingliang Valley Scenic Area is 110 kilometers away from Beijing. The valley is preparing to apply to be listed as a China national AAAA-level scenic area. The valley is located in the shady slope of Yunmeng Mountain beyond the Great Wall, 110 kilometers away from Dongzhimen of Beijing Municipality. Qingliang Valley Scenic Area is made up of Qingliang Lake and Qianchi (thousand feet) Pearl Waterfall. The Baihe River flows through the gate of the scenic area all year round. The unique geographical location and environment have a significant cooling effect on the valley.

Address: Sihetang Village, Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Beijing

Tel.: +86-10-69015455

2. Heilong Pond Scenic Area

Located in Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Heilong Pond Scenic Area boasts many waterfalls, along with 18 famous ponds of different shapes that are scattered in the deep canyon. These natural formations turn the area into an amazingly unique yet mysterious landscape.

Address: Heilong Pond Scenic Area, Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Beijing

Tel.：+86-10-61016289

3. Penghe Bay Scenic Area

Located at the foot of Yanshan Mountain in Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Penghe Bay Scenic Area is about 120 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. It is a tourism resort that combines historical and cultural landscapes along with nature and ecology. It is the perfect location for recreation and vacationing.

Address: Penghe Bay Village, Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Beijing

Tel.: +86-10-69015499

4. Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area

The Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area features spectacular and unique rock structures made of granite and metamorphic core complexes. Coupled with scenic brooks, ponds, caves, pictographic rocks and primitive secondary forests, this area boasts stunning scenery all around and is perfect for taking a dip and having fun.

Address: Liu Keyu, Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Beijing Municipality

Tel.: +86-10-60864249

5. Qinglong Canyon Scenic Area

Qinglong Canyon is known as the "Smaller Three Gorges” beyond the Great Wall. Located near Huairou District of Beijing Municipality, it is a natural scenic area combining lush green mountains and crystal-clear waters along with the ancient Great Wall, making it a wonderful place for tourists to visits on a hot summer day. Qinglong Canyon Scenic Area is best known for three scenic spots: the ancient Great Wall, Feilong Waterfall and the Water Park.

Address: 500 meters north of Dashuiyu Village, Huaibei Town, Huairou District, Beijing

Tel.: +86-10-89696781

6. Yudu Mountain Natural Scenic Area

Located in northwestern part of downtown Yanqing, the core area of Yudu Mountain Natural Scenic Area is 860 meters above sea level. The top of the mountain is flat and covered with shrubs. Looking down from the mountain top, visitors can see a vast green expanse with mountain peaks of different shapes shooting up. Visitors will feel as if they've been transported to a magical realm.

Address: Yudu Mountain Natural Scenic Area, Northwest Mountain Area, Yanqing District, Beijing

Tel.: +86-10-69190280

7. Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park

Located in Miyun District of Beijing Municipality, Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park covers an area of 2,208 hectares. The peak of the famous Yunmeng Mountain towers 1,414 meters above sea level, and the mountain is in close vicinity to downtown Beijing. It is known as the northern China's "Smaller Huangshan Mountain".

Address: Beishicheng Village, Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Beijing

Tel.: +86-10-61622482

(Source: Visitbeijing.com.cn)