Longqing Gorge
4A Tourism Area

Longqing Gorge

龙庆峡旅游区

Beijing, Yanqing·40.0454°N, 116.2387°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
2-3 hours

About Longqing Gorge

Longqing Gorge is a narrow, cliff-walled canyon in Yanqing that holds a reservoir of emerald water. Visitors glide along it by boat, then ride a cable car up for sweeping mountain views.

Highlights

• Dam-enclosed gorge with emerald water and cliff walls. • Cable car and a glass sightseeing elevator. • Boat cruises and winter ice-lantern festival.

Suggested Route

Entrance → dam → boat cruise → cable car → cliff walk; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Lakeside restaurants offering Yanqing trout and game. Lodging: Yanqing hotels and gorge-side inns.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable car, boat, dining; stepped access.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

Yanqing District, ~85 km northwest; bus from Deshengmen (919) then Y43, or drive via G6; nearest airport Beijing Daxing Int'l (~100 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 40 + boat); no mandatory booking.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
龙庆峡旅游区

40.0454, 116.2387

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