Much to see and feel in Mentougou

Located in western Beijing's mountainous area, Mentougou district is a treasure trove of natural resources, including coal, limestone, and granite. It also supplies Beijing with agricultural produce such as wild jujubes, mushrooms, and Beijing white pears.

Some of its must-see sights include Lingshan Mountains, known as "the No 1 peak in Beijing" with its highest peak soaring 2,303 m; Baihua Mountains with its famed botanical garden; the forest park of Xiaolongmen Mountains that has 844 species of wild plants; Huangcaoliang with a vast grassland and scenic vistas of the Great Wall; Miaofeng Mountains with ancient pines, and a sea of roses in the summer.

Visitors can also take a walk by the Yongding River, which winds deep through the mountain valleys of dense foliage, forming a "long corridor of pleasant scenery" in western Beijing. The Pearl Lake, waterfalls at Shuanglong Gorge and many other fine scenes are all excellent opportunities for camera buffs.