There are actually many places and scenic spots suitable for camping in Beijing, but many people have the inherent impression that Beijing is all urban construction areas. In fact, there are a lot of suburbs in Beijing, and there are a lot of places to camp in the suburbs of Beijing. Let's share a wave with you.

simatai reservoir Huai

camping in simatai reservoir has a feeling of extreme nostalgia, and there is a kind of sadness that "the ancients didn't see this month, but this month once took care of the ancients". In the morning, you can wash your face in the hot spring near the reservoir to refresh yourself.

Recommended reason: The vicinity of the east and west banks of Simatai Reservoir is an excellent place for camping.

driving route: follow jingshun road, Jingmi road and Miyun county to Gubeikou.

Labagoumen Primitive Forest Park

On the hill of Labagoumen Primitive Forest Park are the goat forest and birch forest, which are hidden in the sky. In the tent at night, I often hear the sound of roe deer and pheasant. Although there is a strong primitive forest style, I am also scared to sweat.

Recommended reason: Vast virgin forest, steep cliffs and mysterious grand canyon, where camping can enjoy more natural gifts.

Tip: Don't forget to take a sip of the spring water from Changshou Spring. It is said that there are dozens of families who drink this spring water from generation to generation, and every family has elderly people over 9 years old. It's best not to camp in the mountains, safety first.

driving route: from jingshun road to Huairou, go north along huaifeng highway to labagoumen village, and there are road signs.

Yunmeng Mountain Natural Scenic Area

Clouds and mist are lingering, and Yunmeng Mountain, known as the "Little Huangshan Mountain", is located at the junction of Miyun County and Huairou District. Along the way, the natural scenery is primitive and beautiful, the mountains are steep, the valleys are cut deeply, the peaks and rocks are colorful, waterfalls and springs are everywhere, the clouds are unpredictable, and the trees and flowers are rich. It is the nearest national forest reserve to Beijing. It is famous for its adventure, beauty, strangeness and heroism. It is a good place for camping in the wild and can also test its survival ability in the wild. It is suggested to camp near Wanyuan Yang, and then go back the same way.

Recommended reason: The natural scenery along Yunmeng Mountain is primitive and beautiful, especially in September and October. It is the nearest national forest reserve to Beijing, and is famous for its danger, beauty, strangeness and heroism. It is suitable for outdoor fitness and camping activities.

Experience: You can camp in Lengfengdian, deep in Yunmeng Mountain (a self-sufficient place built by ordinary people to avoid Japanese devils in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression), and the scene of the Anti-Japanese War seems to be in sight.

tip: when the temperature is about 5℃ at night, you must bring a sweater; Comfortable shoes are very important for long-term mountain walking.

Driving route: Drive from Sanyuan Bridge to the northeast, pass Sunhe to Kuliushu roundabout, then turn due north to Huairou District. After that, drive north along Jingfeng Highway for about 1 minutes, pass Huairou Yanqi Lake and then 25 kilometers north. There are road signs.

Jiugukou Natural Scenic Area

Jiugukou Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains and waters, as well as the Great Wall and valleys. After camping in an open field, you can barbecue and fish. Although it's not far from the city, lying in a tent at night and sleeping with the stars and the moon, there is always a feeling of being away from the noisy city and finding yourself.

Highlight: There is the largest camping area in Beijing.

experience: it is surrounded by mountains and waters and the Great Wall. After camping, you can barbecue, fish and ski. Although it's not far from the city, lying in a tent at night with a pillow on the moon and a hundred birds as clocks, there is always a feeling of being far away from the bustling city.

Driving route: Take Jingshun or Airport Expressway to Huairou, and go north to Yanqi Lake and then 5 kilometers north.

Ming Tombs Reservoir

There are many tree-lined paths in the Ming Tombs Reservoir. The water and the sky are the same, and the grass is the sky. It is a good camping place. Set up a tent, sit on the ground in the green grass field, face the dam, eat and drink with the breeze, which is very pleasant. If you have spare capacity, you can choose to go to the imperial tomb.

Recommended reason: There is a particularly large grassland near the reservoir, which is very suitable for camping. One or two hundred people and the cars coming here don't feel crowded at all. Facing the dam, next to the water, don't have some fun.

experience: looking at the rainbow across the mountains in the distance, eating roast chicken wings and drinking red wine is so charming! At night, everyone dances and dances to the music.

Tip: Be sure to bring a radio and a tape. The temperature is low at night, so you should bring more things to cover and wear more clothes.

self-driving route: take the Badaling Expressway and take the exit of the Ming Tombs Reservoir.

Huangsongyu Reservoir

Huangsongyu Reservoir is not an "enthusiast" campsite, but a place unknown to most tourists. The spring water from the mountain spring comes out to meet the drinking water standard. There is room for a hundred tents by the reservoir, so it's no problem to sleep for three or five hundred people. Light a bonfire and have a sleepless night first!

Recommended reason: It is a place unknown to most tourists. In summer, lots of mulberries near the reservoir are ripe and nobody eats them. In autumn, ripe hawthorn falls all over the floor and becomes a red carpet.

driving route: pass Pinggu County along Jingshun Road and Shunping Road, and head north at the intersection of huzhuang to the direction of Lake Cave Water and Feilong Valley Scenic Area.

Camping Xiangshui Lake Scenic Area

Xiangshui Lake Scenic Area is located in the east of Dazhanyu Village, Bohai Town, west of Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou. It is a natural Jinxiu Valley integrating the Great Wall, ancient caves, mountains and rivers, spring pools and waterfalls. On both sides of the valley, the Great Wall of Wan Li, which has experienced many vicissitudes and its ancient appearance is still magnificent, just like a dragon flying into the sky.

there is a valley stream in the scenic spot, and there is a clear spring in the stream, which is backed by Mutianyu Great Wall. You can camp here, but you must make an appointment with the scenic spot in advance.

Recommended reason: A unique and beautiful tourist resort in the suburbs of Beijing is very suitable for camping here.

driving route: get off sanyuanqiao, take the airport expressway, get off the expressway, take Jingmi road, enter Huairou county, then drive in the northwest direction of mutianyu, and go straight to mutianyu roundabout for 8 kilometers. There are advertising signs along the road.

Baihebao Reservoir

Baihebao Reservoir is the third largest reservoir in Beijing and the upstream of Beijing's drinking water source. When camping in tents there, there is no need to worry about the water source, and it is also pollution-free "pure water". On both sides of the reservoir, you can also see the high beacon tower and the rubble remains of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty.

Recommended reason: There are many shoals on the north bank of the reservoir, and the lake is blue and harmonious with the sky, so it is a good place for camping.

Driving route: Go straight from Changping Xiguan of Jingchang Expressway to the Ming Tombs, turn left at Changling intersection (Yongning direction)-turn left at Yanqing Yongning-Liu Bin Fort-Silicified Wood National Geopark intersection (Liu Gan Road), cross the bridge, there is a road sign in front of it to go left to Yanshan Tianchi, and then go left to Baihebao Reservoir.

Lingshan

Nowadays, the distance between urbanites and nature is getting farther and farther, but the inner call for integration with nature has never stopped. In fact, every weekend, about three or five friends find a treasure with beautiful scenery, set up tents on the grass or bare soil, and smell the fragrance of soil and green grass, and you will suddenly feel a deep return and comfort.

Lingshan is a mountain-type natural scenic spot integrating nature reserve and natural landscape. At the top of Lingshan Mountain, which is known as the highest peak in Beijing, there is a large lawn where you can camp.

Recommended reason: It is exciting and proud to camp at the top of Lingshan Mountain, the highest peak in Beijing (the main peak is 233 meters above sea level).

experience: there is a lawn on the top of the mountain to camp. Looking west, it is far from Xiaowutai Mountain. When you come, you can choose the West Longmen Stream to cross Lingshan. The West Stream is wild Shan Ye water, and the journey is more steep and difficult than the East Stream. Crossing and camping is exciting enough.

tip: the wind on the mountain is very strong and cold. Use a tent with good windproof performance, and pay special attention to safety when building it.

driving route: drive from fushi road to Shijingshan, then go west, go north from shuangyu roundabout in Mentougou district, take national highway 19, and turn right at shuangtangjian to get to the scenic spot. There are signposts of Lingshan Scenic Area.

Emperor Mountain Scenic Area

Located at the junction of Yanqing County and Huailai County, Hebei Province, Emperor Mountain Natural Scenic Area should be regarded as one of the best and most accessible campsites in the suburbs of Beijing. Emperor Mountain Scenic Area, also known as Wudaohu Grottoes, is 3 kilometers east of Badaling Great Wall and only 1 kilometer away from the famous Guyaju Caves in Yanqing County, with a total area of 5 square kilometers.

Camp in the grotto ruins

Tickets to 2 yuan scenic spot can be slightly cheaper if there are a large number of people, or you can go over the mountain to enter the scenic spot, but it takes about two hours to walk on foot. About 3 minutes' walk from the entrance of the scenic spot, you can reach the site of Qingquan Temple. Qingquan Temple is actually a group of grottoes on the cliff. According to research, it was dug in the Northern Wei Dynasty. It is said that it was originally the seat of the official government and later changed to a temple. I don't know when people have gone to the temple empty, and there are only large and small concave holes on the wall where beams and rafters were placed. Now I can only think out of thin air about the glory of cornices and arches and carved beams and painted buildings.

Usually, the campsite is located in the original hall, because it is located at the top of the grottoes, so the view here is excellent and the air is ventilated. About five or six tents can be set up, and the tents can be arranged on the inside. On the one hand, there are remnants of grottoes to shelter from the wind and rain, and there is enough room for about 1 people to move. There is no special requirement for the waterproof and wind-resistant performance of tents when camping in Emperor Mountain. However, because they are camped on hard ground, they need tents that can stand on their own feet, and tents that cannot stand on their own feet, such as tunnel tents, will be passed away.

Of course, if you are interested, there are many ready-made stone beds and stone houses here. Theoretically, you can stay with bedding. In the evening, this place is a good place to watch the moon and the stars. After cleaning up the camp, you can visit the Wuyun Cave in Houshan, where there is a large-scale ancient cave group with bedrooms, kitchens, halls and cloisters.

There is also a clear spring at the entrance of the grottoes, which can be used in all seasons. However, considering hygiene factors, it is recommended to boil or at least filter with a water purifier before drinking. Because the spring water is not very mobile, please use it as far away from the spring water as possible to avoid polluting the water source.

Actually, camping is not just about sleeping in another place, and one of its pleasures is having a picnic. In the cave camp of Emperor Mountain, you can not only enjoy the delicious food at home, but also enjoy things that are inconvenient to cook at home, such as BBQ. While basking in the sun outside the main hall, I made myself a pot of green tea and cooked meat around the stove. If you bring an oven and an iron plate, then all kinds of barbecues and teppanyaki are not a problem.

Travel Tips

Self-driving: via the exit of Yanqing County of Badaling Expressway, go to the direction of Shi Jinglong Ski Resort after arriving at Yanqing County. Not far from the ski resort, there is a road sign indicating "Guyaju Caves" to turn right and enter. Turn left at the entrance of Guyaju Caves and pass through the hometown of America.

Bus * * *: Take the No.919 express at Deshengmen to the terminal of Yanqing County, and charter a bus from here. Each bus is about 5 yuan.

Sleeping in Xihekou

Xiaowutai Mountain Xijin Hekou Scenic Area

Xiaowutai Mountain Forest Park is located in Yuxian County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, and is the most famous outdoor resort around Beijing. There are beautiful scenery in the reserve, many hiking routes with different difficulties and many very suitable campsites. The easiest to reach are two camps in Xijin River Mouth Scenic Area. The nearest one is near Tallinn, and it takes about 1 hour to walk from the entrance of the scenic spot. However, due to the rebuilding of Jinhe Temple in recent years, there are many people and chaos, so we recommend the 15 camp (named after its altitude of about 15m). The terrain here is flat and open, close to the water source, and there are few tourists coming and going, which is very suitable for camping. If you carry a lot of materials, you can hire a donkey to carry a backpack at Xijin River Estuary.

after you have settled in the campsite, you can stroll around. Xiaowutai Mountain is also a famous Buddhist holy place in the north. As early as the Tang Dynasty, monks gathered here. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a large number of Buddhist temples were rebuilt and built. Although they were destroyed by historical vicissitudes, their cultural charm still exists.

Travel Tips

Self-driving: Take Badaling Expressway to Jimingyi Exit, go through Zhuolu, and take National Highway 19 to Taohua Town. After crossing Taohua Town, continue westward for about 26 kilometers, turn left at Xihe Joint Venture, leave National Highway 19, go to 27 national highway, drive south for about 3 kilometers, turn left at Xiayuan, leave 27 national highway, drive eastward for 18 kilometers, and arrive at Xijin Hekou.

Bus: There are long-distance buses from Beijing to Yuxian at Xizhimen and Qijiahuozi bus stations, and get off at Taohua Town. The fare is 33 yuan/person. Then sublet the three jumps or faces to Chiyabao or Xijin Hekou Management Station.

Zhazhai at the edge of Youzhou Village

Youzhou Gorge, a good place for camping around Beijing

Youzhou Gorge located in Hebei Province, also known as Guanting Gorge and Yongding River Gorge, starts from Guanting Reservoir Dam in the north and reaches Yanhe City in Mentougou District in the south. Mountains stand on both sides of the canyon, and huge rocks have naturally weathered. At the bottom of the canyon is the swift Yongding River.

Youzhou Gorge was once an important northwest passage to Beijing, and the once prosperous official road is now very quiet. You can see the relatively wide river beach in the canyon. The terrain is gentle and the river is clear, which is very suitable for camping, picnics and bonfires. There are many places to camp here, and donkey friends usually choose to camp in a small forest near Youzhou Village. It's on the roadside from Laozhuangwo to Yanhe City, which is very easy to find. Because it is not far from Youzhou Village, you can go to the village to buy some drinks, water and food if necessary, but the choice is limited.

In particular, it should be reminded that the river in Youzhou Gorge is the upper reaches of Yongding River, which is connected to Guanting Reservoir. Water will be discharged twice every day at noon and at night, when the water level will rise obviously. So pay special attention to safety when playing by the river. There is an insect called horsefly nearby, which is very painful to bite and is red and swollen. If you go in summer, you must pay attention to carrying insect repellent and antipruritic drugs.

There are more than 1 households in Youzhou Village, and the houses in the village still maintain the ancient style of the past, which is worth seeing. Local residents mainly raise sheep and plant fruit trees. Especially in autumn, it is a good place to pick red dates.

Youzhou Canyon is also one of the classic primary hiking routes around Beijing. Of course, if you don't want to hike, it is also a good choice to go camping near Youzhou Village directly. Yanhe City, about 15 kilometers away from Youzhou, was a fortress guarding Yongding River Canyon in Ming Dynasty. The city along the river is about 1 square meters. Up to now, there are still intact walls and Xicheng Tower. The houses and old gatehouses in the yard are very exquisite. There are three well-preserved enemy platforms outside the city along the river, guarding the exit of the rock ditch in the west of the city.

Travel Tips

Self-driving: Take National Highway 19, and there is a road sign indicating "Pearl Lake Scenic Area" about 8km from Beijing. Turn right and enter, and reach Yanhecheng Village about 14km. After arriving at Yanhecheng Railway Station, cross the mountain road along the river and go straight for about 15km. When you see a piece of jujube garden, you will arrive at Youzhou Village.

Bus * * *: Take the No.4415 train at Beijing Station and get off at Jiuzhuangwo Station. The journey takes 2 hours and 21 minutes, and the fare is 8 yuan. Then it takes about 3 hours to reach Youzhou Village on foot from Jiuzhuangwo, and you can get on the bus at Jiuzhuangwo or Yanhecheng Station for the return journey. The whole journey takes 2 hours, and the fare is 7 yuan. In most cases, there will be temporary parking through Youzhou Village Station, and you can get off at Youzhou Village Station directly.

camping equipment and precautions

equipment

tent: the most important equipment for camping is a tent. Generally, the requirements for tents in spring, summer and autumn are not high, and double-decker tents can meet the requirements. However, when choosing a tent, we should pay attention to several points: first, it is waterproof, and it is inevitable to encounter wind and rain when going out. Therefore, when choosing a tent, we must pay attention to checking the waterproof property of the outer fabric of the tent, and all the seams must be treated with glue and waterproof.

followed by space and weight. Generally speaking, for the sake of comfort, camping tents can be selected.