There are many winding mountain roads in the suburbs of Beijing. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and the autumn weather is comfortable, making it a great place for a weekend self-driving trip. Below, I will recommend some winding mountain road locations in the suburbs of Beijing. Let’s take a look!
1. Jieshi
Winding mountain roads, ancient villages in the mountains
The mountain road leading to Jieshi Village winds up and down in the mountains. The road is thrilling and the scenery is unique…
Jieshi Village is a small mountain village in the mountains of Mentougou. It is simple and quiet, and ancient relics can be found everywhere in the village.
Address: Jieshi Village, Yanchi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
2. Youzhou Canyon (Yongding River Canyon)
The thrilling cliffside road in Mentougou
The Yongding River Canyon, also known as Youzhou Canyon, runs down the Yongding River from the Guanting Reservoir. It is the only cliffside road in the suburbs of Beijing that is similar to the Guoliang and Wangmangling cliffside roads in the Taihang Mountains. The road is narrow, and drivers need to find a spot to park in advance to allow for passing. One side of the road is against the mountain, and the other side is the Yongding River Canyon, which is thrilling and exciting.
The most praiseworthy part of the road is the tunnel with a skylight, which is similar to the Guoliang Cave in the Taihang Mountains. Driving through the tunnel is exciting and fun, and there is no danger.
The scenery of the Yongding River Canyon is beautiful. The Yongding River is like a dragon rushing into the mountains. The cliffs on both sides of the river valley stand tall, and the mountains are composed of limestone that has been deeply weathered. You can barbecue on the river beach in the summer, and the autumn leaves are colorful and beautiful…
Coordinates: The canyon is located 80 kilometers southeast of Tiananmen Square in Beijing and 90 kilometers west of the famous border city of Zhangjiakou. Self-driving route: Take the Kangzhuang exit of the Jingchang Expressway and exit the expressway. Go through Xiaonanxinbao, Tianmo to the Guanting Reservoir Dam. Turn left after crossing the dam and drive onto a narrow dirt road. Go through a small checkpoint and enter the Yongding River Canyon.
3. Glass Terrace
The Burma Road in Pinggu
Behind Glass Terrace Village, a cement winding mountain road leads directly to the main peak. The road has eighteen bends and is winding. From a distance, it looks like the Burma Road during World War II. In the autumn, the mountains are colorful and beautiful.
Glass Terrace Village is built on a large flat platform at the foot of the Great Wall. The area was originally called Glass Terrace because there were many tall and stout glass trees growing around it. Don’t underestimate these glass trees. The dishes made with their leaves have a unique flavor. You probably haven’t tried them before, have you?
Self-driving route: Beijing – Jingshun Road – right turn at the Kuyu tree roundabout – Pingshun Expressway – go north to Pinggu County – Zhenluoying Town Government – follow the signs to arrive.
4. Haituo Mountain
Crossing hairpin bends to enter a paradise
The winding mountain road from Hebei to Beijing, crossing the majestic Haituo Mountain, is 35.6 kilometers long. There are countless hairpin bends along the way, and although the slopes are steep and the bends are sharp, the road conditions are very good.
The scenery along the way is beautiful, and the air is rich in negative ions. The mountain is covered with flowers in the spring, lush greenery in the summer, birch trees in the autumn, and snow that never melts on the top of the mountain in the winter. If you are lucky, you may also see the sun shining on the mountain, a spectacular sight…
Self-driving route: Badaling Expressway (Jingzang Expressway) – exit at Yanqing and take G110 through Zhangshanying Town – after seeing the Songshan Park sign, turn right towards Songshan – go through Yanjiaping Ya Kou and then down the mountain, past Jiangzizhuang Village – turn right at the intersection.
5. Baihe Canyon – The “Little Guilin” of Miyun
In the self-driving tour circle, it is already known as “South Guilin, North Baihe.” Driving through the winding mountain road in the Cloud Dream Fairyland, you will see towering mountains and towering cliffs along the way. The mountain road is steep and winding, but the road surface is very flat, and major car manufacturers often choose this section of road to test the performance of their new cars…
The scenery is beautiful all the way. There are many attractions, including Black Dragon Pool, Qingliang Valley, Elf Valley, the First Waterfall, and Miyun Reservoir, making it a “hundred-mile gallery”.
In addition, there is a magnificent scene in the valley that is similar to the “Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon” – the Baihe Big Bend (also known as “Yun Tai Lansheng”), which is definitely worth visiting.
Address: Baihebao Reservoir flows from Huai rou to Miyun Reservoir. Self-driving route: From San Yuan Bridge in Beijing, take Jingmi Road (National Highway 101) to Miyun, then take the northwest line of Miyun Reservoir towards Shicheng Town, and enter the Baihe Canyon.
6. Yanshan Tianchi
The romantic avenue of northwest Beijing
Surrounding Yanshan Tianchi, there is a winding mountain road about 60 kilometers long from Chicheng, Hebei to Longqing Gorge in Yanqing. The scenery is beautiful, with clear water and green mountains.
The trees are lush in the summer, and the mountains are full of red leaves in the autumn. You can drive fast or drive slowly with your family, enjoying the beauty of the mountains and waters, which is a different kind of feeling…
Self-driving route: Jingzang Expressway – exit at Yanqing – go north through Yanqing County – turn east at the “Yongning” direction sign – go straight to the ancient city gate of Yongning Town – turn left at the street corner opposite the city gate and go north – Xiangying Xinghuacun – go down the mountain and see the intersection going west through Xiangying Township – after reaching a fork in the road, follow the sign and turn right to go up the mountain towards Heiyu Kou – cross the “Eighteen Bends” mountain road, about 20 kilometers – follow the road to Baihebao Reservoir.
7. Guajia Yu
Experience the winding mountain road and enjoy the leisure
Pinggu Guajia Yu Mountain Villa, with African maple tree forest, small wooden houses hung with red lanterns, peach blossoms all over the mountain in spring, lush greenery in summer, and colorful autumn leaves all over the mountain.
The winding mountain road in the scenic area is paved with cement and extends in all directions. It is also narrow, winding, and steep, making it ideal for self-driving leisure.
Invite a few friends, have a barbecue at the mountain villa, and watch an open-air movie. Enjoy the winding mountain road while relaxing in comfort…
Self-driving route: Take Jingshun Expressway to Guan Zhuang exit, turn left, go straight to Yuguo – Dahuashan Guajia Yu Village.
8. Liushi Road
Shuttle through the mountains of western Beijing
The X018 road connecting Liushi to 108 is a scenic avenue through the mountains of western Beijing!
Why go through the Qinling Mountains when you can see the beautiful scenery of this 26-kilometer mountain road. On top of the mountains, it feels like you are in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Looking out, you can see towering mountains, a magnificent sight of the Qinling Mountains…
Self-driving route: Liushi Road starts at Liushi Village on Laibaolu Road in Fangshan District and ends at Shibantai Village on G108, with a total length of about 30 kilometers.
9. Baihua Mountain
Phoenix tail, Dragon’s head
The South Scenic Area of Baihua Mountain can be reached directly by car to the top of the mountain. The cement mountain road winds its way to the top of the mountain. At the sharp bends, ordinary cars cannot turn, so special turning areas have been set up, called Dragon’s Head and Phoenix Tail. Driving up the mountain, the scenery is endless…
The Baihua Mountain Scenic Area in Mentougou District, Beijing, is a famous scenic spot featuring natural scenery. It is about 120 kilometers from downtown Beijing. There is a Baihua Meadow on the mountain, which is especially magnificent in the spring and summer. Self-driving route: Take the West Sixth Ring Road from Jingla Road (via Junzhuang toll station), enter G109 and drive for 69.7 kilometers, turn left onto X009 / Huangta Road, drive for 8.1 kilometers, turn left onto V108, drive along the road for 7.4 kilometers to reach the destination.
10. Sizuolou
Zhangjiajie of Dongjing
Sizuolou in Pinggu is the highest peak in Dongjing. The road to the top of Sizuolou is winding and the scenery is beautiful.
In particular, the sandstone mountains in Dongjing are jagged and resemble the sandstone peak forest landforms of Zhangjiajie. Therefore, it is known as the “Little Zhangjiajie of Dongjing”…
Self-driving route: From San Yuan Bridge, take Jingshun Road to Pinggu County, go north to Xiong’erzhai to reach the destination.
11. Hongjing Road
The most devilish road in Beijing
Hongjing Road is the road with the most visually stunning curves in the capital!
The most breathtaking part of Hongjing Road is the winding mountain road near the Niangniangmiao Mountain. This is the most deadly and tempting section of Hongjing Road. It is known locally as the “Six Bends”.
The characteristics of this winding mountain road are that the sharp turns are on independent slopes, and they are very close together.
Hongjing Road in Fangshan District is located between Honggangkou in Wolong Village, Shi Du Town and Xiaoyunling Township on National Highway 108. The road is 18.9 kilometers long and is an important channel connecting the northwest part of Fangshan District on National Highway 108 and the southwest part of Laibaolu Road. It has now become a popular destination for self-driving and cycling enthusiasts.
12. National Highway 108 (Beijing section)
A beautiful scenic avenue
The Beijing-Kunming Highway, also known as the Beijing-Kunming Line or National Highway G108.
Beijing section: Starting from Fuxingmen in Beijing, it goes west through Princess Tomb on the West Third Ring Road, Wukesong on the West Fourth Ring Road, Yamenkou on the West Fifth Ring Road, and Wolonggang on the West Sixth Ring Road before leaving Beijing.
The scenery along the way is beautiful, and there are many scenic spots, making it an important route for leisure travel in Beijing. Scenic spots along the way include Tanzhe Temple, Tiewa Temple, Xiaoyunling, etc.
13. National Highway 109 (Beijing section)
The golden tourism route
National Highway 109 (Jingla Highway) starts in the northeast at Dinghui Bridge on the West Fourth Ring Road in Beijing and ends in the southwest at Lhasa, Tibet, with a total length of 3922 kilometers.
Beijing section: National Highway 109 starts from Fuchengmen and goes west through Shijingshan District and Mentougou District. In Mentougou District, it passes through Junzhuang, Xiaweidian, Yanchi, Zhaitang, and Qingshui. It enters Hebei Province to the west of Xiaolongmen Forestry Farm. Most of the road is in mountainous areas.
Scenic spots along the way include Miaofeng Mountain, Lingshui Ju Ren Village, Zhaitang Reservoir, Shuanglong Gorge Natural Scenic Area, and Cui Di Xia Village.
Actually, there are many more fun winding mountain roads in the suburbs of Beijing. You can choose according to your preferences. Especially with the current epidemic, self-driving is safer and more free. Start your engine and go!
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