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The scenic spot Longqingxia Gorge is a mountain and river complex located in Beijing's Yanqing County. The scenery is so beautiful that people often compare it with the famous Yangtze River's Three Gorges and Lijiang River. To cruise the gorge along the stream is just like wandering in a natural art gallery, seeing endless enchanting mountains passing by as they cast their shadows on the river's mirror-like surface.
Address: Longqingxia, Yanqing County
Tel: +86 106919 1020
Open: 8 am-5 pm (Summer)
8:30 am-10 pm (Winter)
Admission: 40 yuan
Traffic: Take bus 919 to Longqingxia then change to bus 920, or drive via Badaling Highway to the site.
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Longqing Gorge is located at Gucheng village in Beijing's northwest Yanqing district. In ancient times, it was known as Nine Twists of Gucheng, with water from surrounding mountains pooling in to the Gucheng reservoir. [Photo by Michael Franklin] |
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The mouth of the dragon escalator lies at the base of the dam at Longqing Gorge. [Photo by Michael Franklin] |
Autumn has been described as the most beautiful season in Beijing. The hues, deriving from the city's unique plant life and climate, are undoubtedly lovely to behold. There are some popular spots in the capital to visit during the colorful season such as Fragrant Hills Park - which boasts the best red maples in Beijing, Badaling and Mutianyu Great Wall. As winter approaches, for those who would like to catch the last colors of nature, do so before the leaves wither in a week or two. One place to visit is Longqing Gorge, located to the north of the Badaling Great Wall.Michael Franklintakes you on a visual tour.
