The best places to visit in summer in Beijing

In the hot summer weather in Beijing, which places are suitable for traveling to Beijing? Here are some recommended places for you to visit in summer. Although the weather is not very hot yet, you will be able to use them soon. 1. Summer Palace

A royal garden in the Qing Dynasty of China

Opening hours: 6:00-20:00 in peak season; 6:30-19:00 in off-season

Summer Palace , a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty in China, formerly known as Qingyi Garden, is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, 15 kilometers away from the city, covering an area of ??about 290 hectares (2.9 square kilometers), and adjacent to the Old Summer Palace. It is a large-scale landscape garden based on Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, based on the West Lake in Hangzhou, and drawing on the design techniques of Jiangnan gardens. It is also the most complete preserved royal palace garden and is known as the "Royal Garden Museum" , is also a key national tourist attraction.

The Summer Palace covers an area of ??293 hectares and is mainly composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. There are more than 3,000 palace and garden buildings in various forms, which can be roughly divided into three parts: administration, living and sightseeing.

The administrative area centered on Renshou Hall was the place where the Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu sat in court to listen to politics and meet with foreign guests. Behind Renshou Hall are three large courtyards: Leshou Hall, Yulan Hall and Yiyun Hall, which are the residences of Cixi, Guangxu and their concubines respectively. The Deheyuan Theater on the east side of Yiyun Hall was one of the three major theaters in the Qing Dynasty.

The Summer Palace starts from the Sea of ??Wisdom on the top of Wanshou Mountain, and forms a clear-cut central axis consisting of the Pavilion of Buddhist Incense, the Hall of Dehui, the Hall of Paiyun, the Gate of Paiyun, and the Yunhui Yuyufang. At the foot of the mountain is a "corridor" that is more than 700 meters long. There are more than 8,000 color paintings on the beams of the corridor, which is known as "the first corridor in the world". Before the promenade is Kunming Lake. The West Causeway of Kunming Lake is modeled after the Su Causeway of West Lake. There are forests of ancient trees in the mountains behind Wanshou Mountain and Hou Lake, with Tibetan temples and Suzhou River ancient trading streets. At the east end of Houhu Lake, there is the Huaqu Garden, which is modeled after Wuxi's Jichang Garden. It is small and exquisite and is known as the "garden within a garden."

Address: 2. Old Summer Palace, No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing

The famous royal garden of the Qing Dynasty

Opening hours: 7:00-21: peak season 00; Off-season 7:30-17:30

The Old Summer Palace covers an area of ??more than 350 hectares, of which the water area is about 140 hectares. The land construction area of ??the Old Summer Palace is 10,000 square meters larger than that of the Forbidden City, and the water area is equal to The total area of ??a Summer Palace is equal to 8.5 Forbidden City.

The Old Summer Palace stretches for 10 kilometers and consists of the Old Summer Palace, Qichun Garden and Changchun Garden. The Old Summer Palace is the largest, so it is collectively called the Old Summer Palace (also known as the Three Old Summer Palaces). In addition, there are many subordinate gardens located on the east, west and south sides of the Old Summer Palace, including Jingyi Garden in Xiangshan Mountain, Jingming Garden in Yuquan Mountain, and Qingyi Garden (the later Summer Palace was built on this basis) etc. The total area of ??the whole park is more than 5,000 acres.

The Old Summer Palace not only brings together several famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, but also creatively transplants Western garden architecture, integrating the culmination of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign gardening arts at that time. There are splendid palaces and exquisite pavilions and pavilions in the garden; there is the "Business Street" that symbolizes the bustling market; there are the mountain villages and countryside that symbolize the pastoral scenery; there are the autumn moon on the flat lake and the sunset on the Lei Feng that imitate the West Lake in Hangzhou, and the Lion Forest in Suzhou. Scenic spots; there are also those built after the poetic and artistic conception of ancient poets and painters, such as Penglai Yaotai, Wuling Spring Color, etc. It can be said that the Old Summer Palace is the crystallization of the wisdom and blood and sweat of the Chinese people, and is also a model of the Chinese people's architectural art and culture. Not only that, the Yuanmingyuan also contains countless priceless treasures of various styles, extremely rare historical classics and rich and precious historical relics, such as calligraphy and painting of the past dynasties, gold and silver jewelry, porcelain of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, etc. It can be called one of the treasure houses of human culture. It is the largest museum in the world.

Address: 3. Shihuadong National Geopark, No. 28, Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Opening hours: 9:30-16:30

Shihuadong Cave National Geopark is located in Nancheying Village, Hebei Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, 55 kilometers away from the capital. It is a seven-story cave with a height difference of 150 meters. Now all the first and second floors and parts of the third and fourth floors are open to the public, with a tour length of 2,500 meters. Shihua Cave, formerly known as "Qianzhen Cave", has been discovered for more than 500 years. Because there were three marble Buddha statues carved in the cave, it was renamed "Stone Buddha Cave" and incense was once very popular. Shihua Cave is one of the karst caves discovered in China that has the largest scale, many cave layers, complete sedimentary types, and a large amount of secondary chemical sediments. Its aesthetic value and scientific research value can also be ranked among the top caves in the world. It is comparable to the famous Guilin Lu Diyan Cave, Yuhua Cave in Fujian and Yaolin Cave in Hangzhou are also known as the four major karst caves in China.

The natural landscape of cave sediments in Huadong: colorful and densely populated, with a complete range of types, colorful and exquisite. There are numerous stone flowers, stone branches, stone hairs, stone chrysanthemums, crystals, stone grapes, stone pearls, curled stones, calcium films and white and transparent stalagmites, stone pillars, stone stalactites and exquisitely carved stone towers, stone lanterns and sparkling crystals in the cave. , elegant and beautiful stone terraces, cloud barriers, majestic stone curtains, gushing stone waterfalls, sparkling colorful stone walls, clear and self-overflowing pools, and clusters of moon-milk stone lotus flowers, which are a symbol of China. Only.

The elegant stone brows hanging on the wall and the bright and transparent multicolored stone flags are typical of domestic cave deposits. The three-layer cave deposits are even more beautiful, with strange flowers and brilliant flowers on the four walls. Various types of deposits are in various shapes and forms. , exquisite and clear, with lumps, filaments, flowers, layers and other wonders, bringing together the essence of cave sediments in the world.

Address: No. 111, Nancheying Village, Hebei Town, Fangshan District, Beijing 4. Qinglong Gorge Tourist Resort

Qinglong Gorge Tourist Resort is located at the famous ancient Great Wall Pass in Huaibei Town, Huairou County. Near Yuguan and adjacent to the beautiful Yanqi Lake in the south, it is a scenic spot for tourism and vacation that integrates green mountains, green water, the ancient Great Wall, and natural landscapes. 65 kilometers away from Beijing. Follow the winding stone steps, pass through the dense pine forest, climb the towering Qinglong Mountain, climb the Huanwoqi Peak, and admire the original appearance of the Great Wall that has gone through hundreds of years of vicissitudes. Enjoy the leisurely view of the Great Wall and cruise around on a luxury cruise ship to enjoy the scenery. Looking at the mountains, the peaks are as steep and tall as Mount Huangshan; roaming in the lake, the twists and turns are like the Three Gorges; admiring the clear water, ripples and cloud shadows, the lakes and mountains are just like the scenic spot of the Lijiang River. There are swimming areas, bamboo raft entertainment areas, and bumper boat entertainment areas in the scenic area.

In the winding and rugged Canglong Valley Scenic Area, there are many pools and springs such as Yufeng Pool and Yuebo Pool hidden among the wild flowers and trees, like a string of beautiful pearls. The miraculous Jigong Guanshui, the patron saint, the turtle stone and many other wonders and wonders are unforgettable after viewing.

The unique climate outside the Great Wall, cool and pleasant, is the best choice for people to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, find quiet mountains and rivers, return to the wild nature, and travel and vacation. Qinglong Gorge Scenic Area consists of three major scenic areas: the Great Wall Climbing Tour, the Feilong Waterfall Viewing in Canglong Gorge and the Qinglong Gorge Water Recreation Area.

Address: 500 meters north of Dashuiyu Village, Huaibei Town, Huairou District, Beijing City 5, Beijing Happy Valley

Opening hours: April 6th - June 19th 9:00 -22:00

Beijing Happy Valley is a national AAAA tourist attraction, the Sixteen Scenic Spots of New Beijing, and the Beijing Cultural and Creative Industry Base. Founded by OCT Group, it is an international and modern theme park. Happy Valley is located at the southeast corner of Sifang Bridge on the East Fourth Ring Road in Chaoyang District, Beijing, covering an area of ??560,000 square meters

. Among them, the first phase of the park covers an area of ??approximately 540,000 square meters and was officially opened on July 29, 2006.

The second and third phases of the park cover an area of ??50,000 square meters and more than 400,000 square meters respectively. The park consists of seven themed areas: Fjord Forest, Atlantis, Lost Maya, Aegean Port, Shangri-La, Dessert Kingdom and Happy Hour.

Beijing Happy Valley has set up more than 50 themed landscapes, more than 10 themed performances, more than 30 themed amusement facilities, more than 20 themed games and commercial auxiliary facilities, and provides nearly 80 performances every day. Meet the needs of different groups of people. It has won honors such as "Top 100 High-Growth Enterprises in China's Cultural and Creative Industries", "Capital Tourism Forbidden Cup Advanced Group", and "Capital Civilized Tourism Attraction".

Address: Beihai Park, 6 Xiaowuji North Road, East Fourth Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Opening hours: 6:00-21:00 in peak season; 6:30-20 in off-season :00

Beihai Park is located in the center of Beijing, bordering Jingshan to the east, Zhongnanhai to the south, and Shichahai to the north

. It is an ancient Chinese royal garden. The whole park is centered on Beihai, covering an area of ??69 hectares (including 39 hectares of water surface)

. It was originally a palace built in the Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties. It was established as an imperial garden in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was opened as a park in 1925. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national AAAA tourist attraction

. The whole park mainly consists of Qionghua Island, East Bank and North Bank scenic areas. The trees on Qionghua Island are lush, the pavilions and pavilions are quiet, and the white pagoda stands on the top of the mountain, becoming the symbol of the park.

Address: No. 7, Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area, No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00

Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area is located in Huairou District, 65 kilometers away from Beijing. It integrates mountains, rivers, strange peaks, the Great Wall of strange rocks and folk customs. It is a comprehensive tourist area for people to travel, entertainment, leisure and weekend vacations. It is a paradise-like paradise with a quiet environment, no interference, no pollution. The total planned area of ??Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area is 160,000 square kilometers, with a green vegetation coverage rate of more than 75%, lush forests, fresh air, pure water quality, pleasant climate, large temperature difference between day and night, and the summer temperature is 2°C lower than Beidaihe. The environmental quality is the best in Beijing The area ranks first, and the famous Changshou Village (Shipian Village) is located in the middle of this area.

The location of Shentangyu is unique in Huairou, and the scenery is also very unique. Mountain springs run through the entire area. The water of Longtan, Crocodile Pool, and Yuanyang Pond is clear and fish are jumping, and the peaks on both sides are lush and majestic. , Bodhisattva Hat, Eagle Beak Ridge, Divine Turtle Stone, the majesty of the ancient Great Wall still exists, and the thousand-meter-long white sandy beach is pure and delicate. The Yanqi River runs through the entire area, with clear and mellow water quality and continuous flow. The naturally formed Longtan, Yuanyang Pond and Eyu Pond have wide waters and are crystal clear.

The Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area has steep peaks, natural-made rocks, and the unique shape of the Bodhisattva hat, towering into the clouds, which is fascinating; Eagle Beak Peak, Camel Ridge, Shenggui Stone, Phoenix Terrace, Stone Crowds, etc. Incredible craftsmanship, lifelike and endlessly interesting.

Address: No. 8, Shipian Village, Huairou District, Beijing, Heilongtan Tourist Area

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Heilongtan It is located in a canyon with a total length of 4 kilometers and a water level drop of 220 meters to the north of Lupi Pass in Shicheng Township, Miyun County, 100 kilometers away from Beijing. Black Dragon Pool, eighteen famous pools such as Spring Flower, Autumn Moon, Pingsha, Luoyan, Qu, Die, Shen, and Xuantan are scattered in the deep and inspiring canyon, each with its own style and style.

Heilongtan, this canyon is commonly known as Xiuluo Valley. The graceful gorge is long and winding, with steep walls and towering peaks. Three waterfalls and eighteen pools run through it. People's evaluation of Black Dragon Pool is that it is new, strange and dangerous.

In the eight-mile-long deep valley, there are so many waterfalls that are unparalleled in the suburbs of Beijing. From beginning to end, everything is novel and there is no sense of repetition. As soon as you enter Tantou, you will be introduced to the leisure environment of Qiongshan, making you feel refreshed and happy to go.

Address: Daguanqiao 9, Yeya Lake Wetland Nature Reserve, Shicheng Town, Miyun District, Beijing

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Beijing Wild Duck Lake Wetland Nature Reserve is located in the northwest of Yanqing District, Beijing. It belongs to the transition zone from the North China Plain to the Shanxi Plateau and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. It is a transfer station on the international bird migration route "East Asia-Australia Route". This area was originally the lower reaches of Guishui River and Caijia River in the eastern Yanqing Basin. In 1955, Guanting Reservoir was built, forming a huge artificial lake wetland. The reserve is located in the middle and upper reaches of the reservoir, with criss-crossing ravines and numerous bays. The total area of ??the reserve is 6,873 hectares, of which 3,939 hectares are wetlands. It is the largest wetland nature reserve in Beijing and the only wetland bird nature reserve. According to statistics, the total number of bird species in the Wild Duck Lake wetland reaches 280 species, and 9 species are national first-level protected animals (black stork, oriental white stork, bald crane, great bustard, golden eagle, white-tailed sea eagle, white-shouldered eagle, white crane, and relict gull). There are 40 species of national second-level protected animals. There are 420 species of higher plants, 40 species of fish, 5 species of amphibians, 10 species of mammals, and 182 species of insects.

Address: Yeya Lake Wetland Nature Reserve 10, Shidu Scenic Area

Opening hours: Open all day

Shidu Scenic Area is located in Fangshan District, Beijing In the southwest, there is the only large-scale karst landform in northern China. Shidu Scenic Area is a national AAAA scenic spot in China and a national geological park in China.

On September 17, 2006, UNESCO officially approved and awarded China Fangshan Global Geopark. The successful application of the park has added a scientific and technological global geopark focusing on natural landscapes to Beijing, making Beijing the first capital city in the world to have a "global geopark". Fangshan Global Geopark has eight parks, of which Shidu is the core park of the eight parks - Shidu Park. Shidu Scenic Area is a valley formed by the Juma River, a tributary of the Daqing River, cutting through the northern end of the Taihang Mountains. The whole journey is about 20 kilometers. Because there were ten ferry crossings across the Juma River in this valley in history, it was named "Shidu". The road has been built into the river valley, and these ten ferry crossings have long been converted into Manshui Bridge without real crossings. However, the name Shidu has been used to this day.

Address: No. 9 Jiudu Street, Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing