Peak offers bird's-eye views of capital

Historical site ideal for enjoying change of season

Dingdu Peak in the Mentougou district of Beijing, is undoubtedly one of the best places to get a bird's-eye view of the ancient city. It is also where the site of the capital was decided more than 600 years ago.

Located on the west extension line of Chang'an Avenue, the 680-meter-high Dingdu Peak is about 9 kilometers from Tanzhe Temple and more than an hour's drive from downtown Beijing.