Beijing Miyun District Travel Guide

Brief Intro: Miyun, a suburban county of Beijing, has a beautiful natural environment and a rich history.
Location: northeast of Bejing, at the junction of the North China Plain and Yanshan Mountain, neighboring Pinggu, Shunyi and Huairou districts and Luanping, Chengde, Xinglong counties in Hebei Province
Geography: Mountains in the north, east and west; Miyun Reservoir in the middle; plains in the southwest
Area:2,226.5 sq kms (860 sq miles)
Population: 425,000
Administrative Division: 2 Municipal Streets (Gulou, Guoyuan); 17 Towns (Miyun, Xiwongzhuang, Xitiange, Shilibu, Henanzhai, Jugezhuang, Mujiayu, Taishitun, Gaoling, Bulaotun, Fengjiayu, Gubeikou, Dachengzi, Dongshaoqu, Beizhuang, Xinchengzi, Shicheng); 1 Ethnic Minority Groups Area (Tanying Manchu and Mongolian Area)
Postal Code: 101500
Dialing Code: 010
Local Highlights: fishing culture, natural beauty and rural tours
Local Arts: Talking and Singing Band with Five Different Musical Instruments (Wuyin Da Gu), Butterfly Dance (Hudie Hui)
Local Products: mulberry, persimmon, plum and chestnut

Attractions

Cultural and Historical Sites: Simatai Great Wall, Gubeikou Cultural Relic Tourism Town
Scenic Spots: Mt. Yunmeng National Forest Park, Mt. Wuling, Mt. Longyun, Black Dragon Pool, Top Waterfall of Beijing, Nine Waterfall Eighteen Pool Scenic Area, Yunxiu Valley Scenic Area, Qinglianggu Scenic Area, Jiudaowan Grand Canyon, Jinglinggu Valley, Mt. Yunfo Grand Karst Caves, Taoyuanxiangu Scenic Area
Amusements: Nanshan Ski Resort, Mt.Yunfo Ski Resort, Beijing Aolei International Outdoor Sports Club
Folk Custom Towns: Xiwongzhuang, Taishitun, Gubeikou, Xinchengzi, Shicheng
Harvest Festivals:
Golden Spring Chestnut Festival: September 18th - October 18th (Black Dragon Pool)
Mt. Yunmeng Fruits Picking Festival: September 1st - October 20th (Mt. Yunmeng National Forest Park)
Jiudaowan Grand Canyon Autumn Picking Festival: September 15th - October 31st (Jiudaowan Grand Canyon)
Taoyuanxiangu Picking Festival: September 15th - October 23rd (Taoyuanxianggu Scenic Area)
Qinglianggu Picking Festival: September 1st - October 31st (Qinglianggu Scenic Area)

Tips:

Miyun has developed transportation facilities in recent years. From Beijing Dongzhimen, there are city buses running directly to Xiwongzhuang and Taishitun towns. From Miyun County to its mountain area towns, there are also shuttle buses. Twelve county ring roads and other highways to the neighboring districts provide convenient transport routes for visitors. More than 50 high rated restaurants and holiday resort villages, 20 star rated hotels and thousands of folk custom houses provide a sound service for travelers. For dining, the famous Shuiku Yu (fish in Miyun Reservoir) and various peasant dishes are a must.
Useful Numbers
Tourist Consultation: 010-69027774
Consumer Complaint: 010-69057315