Yanqing

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Great Wall of China which includes heritage elements and a monument
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China showing night scenes, heritage elements and a monument
Great Wall of China showing signage
Great Wall of China which includes night scenes, heritage elements and a monument
Fascinating cave dwellings pockmark the mountains, shedding light on historic people in a region now known for its ski resorts and access to the Great Wall.

As one of the best places to visit the Great Wall of China, Yanqing is a popular destination, with many exceptional attractions. This large district provides several points of access to the wall, as well as varied activities, including skiing and hiking. Enter the district’s many museums to trace the history of this district just outside Beijing.

Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Wall of China Juyongguan. As you walk along it, admire views of the surrounding green mountains. Climb to the Cloud Platform, adorned with sculptures, and inspect the gate that was Beijing’s northern entrance.

Learn about the construction of the ramparts in The Great Wall Museum of China, whose exhibition halls provide information about the defensive fortifications. For a more tranquil and less crowded experience, travel east to the Great Wall at Shixia Pass.

Head to Badaling for its range of natural treasures. Meander along the scenic trails of the Badaling National Forest Park and marvel at the colorful reds and yellows of the autumn foliage. See giraffes, monkeys and pandas in the drive-through terrain of the Beijing Badaling Wildlife World. In winter, rush down the snowy peaks of the Badaling Ski Resort. Another winter sports option is the Shijinglong Ski Area.

In the northwestern part of the district is the Wild Duck Lake Wetland Nature Reserve. Rent a boat to take out on the water and inspect the wild chrysanthemum, purple aster and brown typha ear or cattail flowers. The region is also known for the Guyaju Ruins cave dwellings.

The vast district of Yanqing is just north of central Beijing. Drive north from the Downtown Beijing zone for 50 miles (80 kilometers) to get here in about 90 minutes. Among the surrounding districts of interest are the Shuhuashan Scenic Area, the Labagoumen Primeval Forest Scenic Area and the Laoxiangfeng Scenic Area.

Hyatt Place Beijing Shiyuan

Hyatt Place Beijing Shiyuan

4 out of 5
No. 12 Yankang Road, Yanqing
Stay at this 4-star property in Yanqing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Shijinglong Ski Area and Shanrong Tomb ...
Hyatt Place Beijing Shiyuan
Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan

Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan

4 out of 5
No. 1, Fu Kang South Road, Yanqing, Beijing
$110 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$117 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Yanqing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Shijinglong Ski Area and Shanrong ...
"The hotel is far from any facilities except for those going to the International Horticulture Exhibition 2019 Beijing which will end on 7 Oct 2019. The buffet breakfast spread at US$35 leaves much to be desired. The bottle of orange juice on 12 Oct was empty. I asked the staff twice but it was not ..."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2019

Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan
Beijing Marriott Hotel Yanqing

Beijing Marriott Hotel Yanqing

4.5 out of 5
Yard No 92, Xincheng Street, Yanqing District, Yanqing
$98 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$104 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Yanqing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Shijinglong Ski Area and Shanrong Tomb Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"The hotel and room are nice. Breakfast is so so. Too far to the city center."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Beijing Marriott Hotel Yanqing
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Beijing Migrator Mountain Resort

Beijing Migrator Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
Laodong Road, Laojiagou, Liucun, Changping, Beijing
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Changping. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Baiyang Gorge Scenic Resort and Mentougou ...
Beijing Migrator Mountain Resort
Liuli Shanshui Folk Restaurant

Liuli Shanshui Folk Restaurant

2 out of 5
Near Jingjia Road (No. 63 Laogongying, Village), Beijing, Beijing
Stay at this aparthotel in Huairou. Enjoy free parking, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Huairou Shufa Mountain and Mt. Qifengshan ...
Liuli Shanshui Folk Restaurant
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