introduce
Longqing Gorge combines the charm of southern mountains and rivers with the grandeur of northern mountains and rivers. The canyon is tortuous, the river is green, the cliffs on both sides are steep, and the karst caves, stalagmites, and stone pillars are densely covered. It is known as the "Little Lijiang River" in Beijing. In spring and summer, people come here to play in the water and go outing; in winter, it is a sea of ice lanterns.
summer resort
There is a reinforced concrete dam at the mouth of Longqing Canyon, and inside the dam is a huge reservoir. When the water is full, it will flow out from the side hole spillway and fly straight down, forming a spectacular waterfall. The scenery in the valley is beautiful, and the cliffs are covered with strangely shaped limestones. According to their shapes, they are named Zhenshan Tathagata, Stone Bear Tiaoyan, Jiulian Cave, Jiguan Mountain, King Kong Mountain, Horseshoe Pool, General Rock, etc., all of which are lifelike.
Take a scenic cruise, walk through the canyon, and feel the magic of nature. In midsummer, Longqing Gorge has fresh air and a cool climate. The average temperature is about 6 degrees lower than that of downtown Beijing. It is a good place for summer vacation.
Winter Ice Lantern Art Festival
Longqingxia has a cold climate in winter and a long freezing period. Taking advantage of this unique natural condition, Longqingxia Scenic Area holds the Ice Lantern Art Festival every winter. Since 1987, the Longqingxia Ice Lantern Art Exhibition has become a tradition of winter tourism in Beijing. project. The Ice Lantern Exhibition is located under the Longqing Gorge Dam between the two mountains. The huge ice waterfall that hangs down from the dam is the beautiful background of the Ice Lantern Exhibition. During the ice lantern exhibition, the lights in the valley are bright, and the ice and snow sculptures in various poses and with different expressions are radiant and magnificent.
Exciting rides
Longqing Gorge not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also has matching recreational facilities. Stepping into the mouth of the canyon, a 258-meter-long dragon hangs head-to-bottom and tail-to-bottom on the cliff, with its beard and claws flying. This is actually the number one dragon-shaped elevator in Asia. Take the elevator directly to the cruise ship wharf near Baihua Cave.
There is also a thrilling Biyi slide in the scenic area, which can slide at high speed from the entrance of Baihua Cave to Cui Island in the center of the lake. You can take the cableway near Baihua Cave to the Immortal Courtyard in the middle of the mountain. In addition, there are rock climbing grounds, ice climbing bases, bungee jumping, flying descents and other thrilling and exciting projects in the scenic area. Extreme sports enthusiasts can also find their own happiness here.
There is no need to worry if you have been playing for a long time. There are all kinds of food, accommodation and travel in the scenic area. Tired of playing, you can sit in the farmhouse in the scenic area and taste the local specialties such as roasted whole lamb and rainbow trout. If you don't have enough fun in one day, you can still live in the scenic spot and continue your joyful journey the next day.
opening hours
January 10-January 20 14:00-22:00 (stop ticket sales at 21:00, the latest admission 21:30); Saturday, January 21 14:00-18:30 (stop ticket sales at 17:00 30, last admission 18:00); January 22-February 5 10:00-22:00 (stop ticket sales at 21:00, last admission 21:30); February 6-February 14:00-22:00 on the 28th (stop ticket sales at 21:00, last entry at 21:30); the ice lanterns are affected by the weather, the specific opening and closing time of the park is subject to the notice of the scenic spot
