Miyun Essentials
Miyun District offers a rugged escape from Beijing, anchored by the Simatai and Jinshanling sections of the Great Wall, known for their steep gradients and preserved Ming Dynasty architecture. The region is dominated by the Miyun Reservoir, the largest man-made lake in North China and a critical water source for the capital. For winter sports, Nanshan Ski Village provides extensive alpine runs, while smaller reservoirs like Yaoqiaoyu offer quiet mountain landscapes near the border of Hebei province.
A Great Wall at Simatai
Simatai, a section of the Great Wall of China located in the north of Miyun District, 120 km northeast of the city center of Beijing, holds…
B Jinshanling Great Wall
Jinshanling is a section of the Great Wall of China located in the mountainous area in Luanping County, Chengde, Hebei Province, 125 km…
C Nanshan Ski Village
Simply perfect (by Chinese standards) winter resort with lots of well-served runs. The best option for skiing in Beijing vicinity.
Miyun Reservoir
Completed in 1960, this is the largest man-made lake in North China. It serves as the primary drinking water source for Beijing and is enclosed by the Yan Mountains.
Lookoff
Elevated viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the Miyun Reservoir and the surrounding mountain ranges.
Yaoqiaoyu Reservoir
Mountain reservoir located in Yaoqiaoyu Village that intercepts the upper reaches of the Andamu River near the base of Wuling Mountain.
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