Yanqing

Beijing’s special suburb, Yanqin gives a tough competition to the capital city for the delightful places of attraction that it possesses. Riddled with cultural and historical sites such as the Guyaju Caves and Badaling Great Wall, it is a place teeming with culture. Delicious food will keep you going as you explore the scenic spots such as the Longqing Gorge, Kangxi Grassland, Tianmo Desert, Mt. Songshan, Mt. Yudu, Mt. Lianhua, Wild Duck Lake, and the Petrified Wood National Geologic Park. Lovers of the great outdoors should head to the Badaling Ski Resort, Shijinglong Ski Resort, Badaling Wild Animal Zoo, and the Gui River Cruise. Worth checking out are the rural areas of Shangmo Folk Custom village, and the Lipaohong Apple Orchard.