Baihua Mountain [Photo via VCG]

Baihua Mountain

The major tourism resources of Baihua Mountain in Beijing include a main peak, mountain meadows and Wanghai Tower. With a main peak 1,991 meters high above sea level, the mountain is known as the "Natural Zoo and Botanical Garden of Northern China". There are 1,292 species of higher plants, accounting for 61.8 percent of the total plant species in Beijing, including 10 national protected plants such as Baihua Mountain grapes (the only Class I national protected plant in Beijing) and wild soy beans; 271 species of terrestrial vertebrate wild animals, including 45 species of national protected wild animals such as black storks and golden eagles.

In summer, blossoms of azalea and camellia bloom over the mountain, making it a tourist resort for summer vacation and mountain climbing.

Location: Intersection of Mentougou District and Fangshan District, Beijing Municipality

Nanshiyang Grand Canyon Forest Park

Nanshiyang Grand Canyon Forest Park is located on the bank of the Yongding River and at the foot of the Great Wall. It is situated in the Western Hills of Beijing, an extension of the Taihang Mountains, with its main peak being 1,580 meters above sea level and the canyon being more than 20 kilometers long. The canyons, peculiar peaks, and cliffs create a unique landform characterized by majesty, peculiarity, precipitousness, and quietness, making it a wonderful destination for sightseeing and photographing, field trips for science education, and mountain hiking.

Along the winding natural scenic road at the canyon, tourists can visit more than 20 beautiful scenic spots such as Qixia Valley and Xiaoyao Valley. The park is well equipped with various functional areas, including a service area, a reception area, a resort area, and a healthcare area, which can meet different needs of tourists.

Location: 200 meters west to Matao Village, Yanchi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing Municipality

Shuanglong Gorge Scenic Area

Shuanglong Gorge Scenic Area is located 2.5 kilometers south to Huocun Village, Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District in western Beijing, and 78 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. Tourists can have spring outings, go hiking, or go for adventures in the area. During summer, alpine flowers are in full display, making the scenic area known as the "Small Jiuzhaigou". The mountain with red leaves in autumn, and glaciers and waterfalls in winter bring more surprises to visitors.

Tourists may also find a little pleasant surprise by taking a train ride in the forest for a unique travel experience.

Location: South to Huocun Village, Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, Beijing

Fengguan Island in Longqing Gorge Scenic Area

Located to the northwest of Gucheng Village, Yanqing District, Longqing Gorge Scenic Area integrates the breathtaking scenery in the south and the spectacular landscape in the north. Fengguan Island is a landmark scenic spot on the waterway of Longqing Gorge Scenic Area. It has three sides surrounded by water and one against mountains, appearing like a peninsula and a phoenix coronet on the whole.

Location: North to Gucheng Village, Jiuxian Town, Yanqing District, Beijing Municipality

Yeya (Wild Duck) Lake National Wetland Park

Located at the foot of Badaling Section of the Great Wall, a World Cultural Heritage site, in the northwest of Yanqing District, Yeya (Wild Duck) Lake National Wetland Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, a national wetland park, and a nature reserve. More than 50 years of development have endowed it with a wetland ecosystem with rich animal and plant resources, and a relatively high degree of biodiversity and stability, making it one of the important bird habitats in Beijing and northern China.

As the only nature reserve in Beijing for wetland birds, it covers a total area of 6,873 hectares, with 3,939 hectares of wetlands. According to statistics, the total number of bird species in the wetland area has risen to 390, including 22 species of Class I national protected animals and 73 species of Class II national protected animals. Besides, there are 420 species of higher plants, 40 species of fish, five species of amphibians, 10 species of mammals, 182 species of insects, etc. Thereupon, it has become an important bird habitat in northern China and a must-pass station on the international flyway of migratory birds between East Asia and Australasia.

The park is a "kidney" of the earth, a paradise for birds and insects, and an area marked by the harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

Location: West to Liuhaoying Village, Kangzhuang Town, Yanqing District, Beijing Municipality

Yanqi Island

Yanqi Island is located at the foot of Yan Mountains in the north of Huairou District, mainly consisting of Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center, Yanqi Hotel, Yanqi Tower, and 12 state guest villas.

With a topography featured high in the northwest and low in the southeast, Yanqi Island adopts the design concept of the central axis of an imperial garden in its overall layout. The 12 villas perfectly embody this design concept. Based on the essence of Chinese culture, which is known as "harmony in diversity", the villas are integrated with the waterside pavilions and water courtyards, showing specific characteristics and styles.

The beautiful scenery and comfortable climate of Yanqi Island have attracted tourists to visit. There, tourists can hike on mountains, take bike rides, have family outings, wander around or just go sightseeing. It is indeed an extraordinary place for vacation and leisure!

Address: No.3 Yanshui Road, Huaibei Town, Huairou District, Beijing