Perfect Spots for Photography: Beijing's Top 6 Icefall Wonders Open Now

english.beijing.gov.cn
2026-01-12

As temperatures drop, Beijing's exclusive winter spectacle—icefalls—have made their grand debut. Come and feast your eyes!

Huyu Icefall


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The Huyu Icefall offers a unique experience where every step reveals a new view. On clear days, the setting sun from 15:00 to 16:00 bathes the mountains and casts a golden glow across the crystal icy landscape, creating the spectacular Golden Shine of Tiger Ravine.


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The scenic area features a skating rink and ice slides, where visitors can enjoy activities like sled riding and snow tubing. Thrill-seekers can join in professional ice climbing here.


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Shenquan Gorge Icefall

Nestled in Mentougou, a scenic gem in western Beijing, Shenquan Gorge showcases the natural artistry of ice and snow. As you stroll along the canyon pathway, you will find the thundering waterfalls now frozen in layers of glistening ice, encapsulating nature's grandeur.

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Lakeside Great Wall Icefall


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Here, flowing water is transformed into jade-like icicles and ice curtains, creating a delightful scene by the Lakeside Great Wall; on the banks, icicles hang like silver ribbons. Strolling amidst mountains, rivers, and the ancient Great Wall, you can immerse yourself in this winter romance.

Yuzi-Valley Icefall Art Festival at Jingdong Grand Canyon

Currently, the Yuzi-Valley Icefall Art Festival is underway at Jingdong Grand Canyon, running until March 1. Visitors can admire the "Rose Room" themed landscape, enjoy live band performances, explore an ice sculpture maze, and participate in interactive activities with cute animals.


Yunpu Ditch Icefall

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In winter, the babbling streams that once flowed through Yunpu Ditch have transformed into a spectacular icefall landscape.

The most fascinating attraction of Yunpu Ditch is the "living icefall" — you can hear the faint bubbling of water from behind some of the ice formations and see streams flowing beneath the thick layers of ice.

Yudu Mountain Icefall

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The 7th Yudu Mountain Ice and Snow Carnival is now open, with an impressive 5,000-meter-long icefall. Cascading icicles and ice columns create an ice and snow wonderland that's perfect for photography!

For the first time, the Bingxi Gorge is open to the public, featuring a 200-meter-long ice slide. Fun activities such as curling and sled riding are available, along with thrilling ATV off-road adventures — ensuring excitement for visitors of all ages!

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(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)

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