Where to go for fun self driving tours around Beijing in summer? Six great summer vacation destinations-Road trip-China Tourism

Abstract

The weather in Beijing is getting hotter and hotter day by day. Do many friends want to visit the cool scenic spots around them? I highly recommend self driving tours for friends to visit. Let's take a look at some suitable summer self driving tourist attractions around Beijing!

Where to go for fun self driving tours around Beijing in summer? Six great summer vacation destinations

1. Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park

Yunmeng Mountain National Forest Park covers a total area of 2208 hectares, with the main peak at an altitude of 1414 meters. The park has abundant landscape resources, dense forests, and a hundred flowers covering the mountains. The air is fresh, the water is sweet, and it has very suitable climate and altitude conditions. According to measurements, the temperature in Yunmeng Mountain is generally 6-7 ℃ lower than that in the plain area below, and the air humidity and ventilation conditions are superior. However, the summer temperature in Yunmeng Mountain remains between 20-24 ℃, with the highest temperature reaching around 28 ℃

Yunmeng Mountain is a famous mountain in the suburbs of Beijing with mountain scenery characteristics. It is a unique Zhongshan landform forest park in the Beijing area. It is known for its four wonders: many strange pines and rocks, many ancient caves in Xianshan, many waterfalls and springs, and many auspicious trees, Yao grass<21

Difficulty index: ★★★

Six major landscape features: peculiar peaks, rocks, waterfalls, smoke clouds, forests, and historical sites. They not only form a spatial picture of dynamic and static changes, but also give people an aesthetic enjoyment of visual and auditory senses, making them feel refreshed and amazed, and reluctant to leave

Tips

Bus route: Take bus 936 directly from Dongzhimen Long distance Bus Station, and there is a tourist shuttle bus in front of Xuanwumen Church during holidays

Self driving route: Take Jiuxian Bridge from Dongzhimen to Niulanshan Island, continue north through Huairou County, pass through Xizhuang and Hefangkou, and then head north to reach Yunmeng Mountain. The entire journey is on a national highway, making it easy to travel

2. Shangfangshan Forest Park

Shangfangshan Forest Park is located in Hancunhe Town, Fangshan District, 70 kilometers away from the city center. The scenic area has nine major caves represented by Yunshui Cave and 72 temples represented by Douli. The total area of the scenic spot is 3.53 square kilometers, and it has the only well preserved primary secondary forest in North China

Difficulty index: ★★

Main landscapes include Yunshui Cave, Douli *, Cangjing Pavilion, Peixiang Temple, Tayuan, Huayan Cave, Camel Peak, Pinzi Stone, Yidou Spring, Tiankeng, Bell Tower, Oak Forest, Cypress King, Pine King, Bodhi Tree, One Dragon Entangled Nine Cypress, Huai Tree King, Forest Sea, rime, Cloud Sea, Red Leaves, Sunrise, Upper Waterfall, Macaque, Cableway Sightseeing, etc

Tip:

Address: Hancunhe Town, Fangshan District, Beijing

Bus route: Take bus 917 from Tianqiao to Fangshan Station, then transfer to a minibus at the east yard of Fangshan McDonald's to Yunshuidong. Or take bus No. 11 directly from the main station on the east side of Qianmen Arrow Tower

Self driving route: You can take the Liulihe exit of the Beijing Shijiazhuang Expressway, pass through Hancun River, and follow the road signs to reach the intersection of Yuegezhuang

3. Thirteen Tombs Reservoir

The Thirteen Tombs Reservoir is located in Changping District, Beijing, with high mountains and deep waters rippling. The reservoir dam is built between Mangshan and Hanbaoshan in a sloping wall style

In the upper and middle reaches of the reservoir, there are large plateaus and slopes on both sides, with a stable water surface and little variation in water depth. The water surface exhibits different landscape effects due to the influence of opening width, water depth, and different environmental colors

If near the dam, the mountain is high and the water depth is deep, and the water surface reflects the mountain shadow. Upstream of the reservoir, the water surface is wide, the bank slope is gentle, and the view is broad. Under the sunset, the distant mountains stretch continuously, while the nearby water ripples. The scattered fruit forests and dotted imperial tombs between distant mountains and nearby waters add a layer of elusive and hazy colors

Tips

Self driving route: Drive north from Badaling Expressway, exit at Xiguan Roundabout Exit in Changping, enter Lingqu District to the north, and then turn right when you see the sign for the Golf Club

4. Wuling Mountain in Miyun, Beijing

As a national nature reserve, Wuling Mountain has an elevation of 2118 meters and a total area of 14400 hectares. Located between Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan, and Chengde. After billions of years of vicissitudes and great changes, the land and sea have risen and fallen, becoming the main peak of the Yanshan Mountains. The scenic area boasts magnificent mountains, crisscrossing canyons, secluded pools and waterfalls, and vast forests. The majestic and magnificent Wuling Mountain is like a brilliant pearl embedded in the land of North China, shining brightly and beautiful beyond measure

The summer in Wuling Mountain is a green ocean, with a forest coverage rate of up to 93%, showcasing the beauty of trees throughout the mountains, steep peaks, valleys, cliffs, and slopes. The summer in Wuling Mountain is a world of streams, with flowing springs and gurgling streams that gush out from the crevices of the forest and cliffs. They are clear, sweet, and delicious, flowing freely along the strange mountains and rocks, sometimes as pools or waterfalls, with a melodious sound of water. Listening to the spring by the tree brings a unique and extraordinary sense of comfort. The summer in Wuling Mountain is a sea of flowers, with lilacs filling the air and flowers blooming everywhere. Willow orchids are graceful and colorful, and various flowers are blooming in full bloom

In the scorching summer, you can bring your family and friends to stroll along the fragrant forest paths of Wuling Mountain, eat farm food, smell the natural fragrance of flowers, appreciate the mountains, forests, water, and air of Wuling Mountain, interpret the vastness of nature and culture of Wuling Mountain, climb among the peculiar cliffs, play by the tempting stream, strengthen your body, relax your mind, and enjoy a refreshing and pleasant summer

Difficulty index: ★★★★

Wuling Mountain features: a good place to escape the summer heat, with temperatures lower than those in the city throughout the year

A cool environment can instantly brighten up the already restless heart

Climbing to the top of the peak, one can see the small mountains, surrounded by a sea of clouds, forming an unadorned ink painting

Tip:

Address: South Caojia Road Village, Miyun County, Beijing

Ticket price: 120 yuan. Elderly people aged 60-70 (with ID card or senior citizen card) are eligible for a 50% discount

Bus route: Beijing tourists can take the 980 express train from Dongzhimen Station to Miyun, then transfer to Miyun 52 bus to reach the north gate of the scenic area

5. Yunxiu Valley Hunting Scenic Area

The Yunxiu Valley Hunting Natural Scenic Area in Miyun, Beijing is located at the foot of Wuling Mountain in the northeast of Miyun County. It is adjacent to Wuling Mountain National Forest Park to the east, Simatai Great Wall to the west, and only 1.6 kilometers away from Wuling West Peak High Mountain Water Skiing Scenic Area. It is the best central location for one to three day tours. The scenic area is 132 kilometers away from the city center of Beijing. It is a unique multi-functional tourist area in Beijing that integrates shooting, hunting, vacation, entertainment, and scientific research. It has unique natural and cultural landscapes. The highest altitude of the scenic area is 1700 meters, with a vegetation coverage rate of 95%. The average temperature in summer is 21 degrees. There are numerous strange peaks, rocks, caves, canyons, streams, waterfalls, forests, flowers, and wild flora and fauna; The Great Wall, ancient castles, thatched cottages, artificial lakes and other cultural landscape resources are abundant; Entering Yunxiu Valley, one can see the continuous flow of blue water throughout the year, with over 20 ponds and waterfalls arranged in an orderly manner, and more than 40 scenic spots for a leisurely stroll. The rushing mountain spring leaped down the steep rock wall into the cliff, and the wind red Anshi Rock was cut into deep pools by the clear flowing blue water. The silver white waves flipped and jumped in the red riverbed, shining brightly in the sunlight, like rainbow colors falling into the valley, incredibly beautiful. The natural landscape of Yunxiu Valley, with its beautiful water and red stones, is truly breathtaking, leaving visitors in awe. In the depths of Yunxiu Valley, there are mountains and boulders of various shapes and wonders, which are truly magnificent

Tips

Best viewing period: May to November

Address: South of Yaoqiaoyu Village, Xinchengzi Town, Miyun County