Huairou

Huairou Travel Guide--Scenic sopts of Huairou country and other countries of Beijing city.

Dream Mountains

Huairou County lies 50 kilometers northeast of downtown Beijing. It is famous for its mountains and water recreation. Natural scenery changes with the seasons and welcomes tourists with each season's different features. Spring is a most ideal time to go strolling in the area. During the summer, Yanqi Lake offers a fun way to beat the heat and enjoy summer in cool waters. During the autumn, picking the fruit and visiting the Great Wall are nice choices. Winter is the best time to visit the Hongluo Temple.

Hurrah for Huairou

As the weekend approaches, many in Beijing start thinking of ways to escape the urban heat and sultry smog of the city. Beautiful Huairou County, only 60 km north, is becoming the answer for growing numbers of city slickers.

Riverside Picnic Retreat

Beijing's most attractive weekend trip is just a short drive north of the city.On the far side of the satellite town of Huairou lies a beautiful valley that winds through a precipitous pass guarded by a crumbling, zero-tourist section of the Great Wall. It's farming country, but the local peasants have cottoned on to the good fortune that brought their families to this area.