Longqing Gorge

龙庆峡

A reservoir gorge wedged between steep mountain walls. Enjoy boat trips in summer and autumn foliage in fall. In winter, the ice lantern festival is a classic Beijing winter outing.

Longqing Gorge lies about 10 km northeast of Yanqing urban district. A dam blocks the Gucheng River to create the gorge, with sheer cliffs on both sides. Boats cruising through the gorge have earned it the nickname 'Little Li River of Beijing.' After going up the dam by the dragon-shaped escalator, you can take a boat through the gorge, climb mountains for views, go bungee jumping, or ride a cable car. Around January and February, the Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival takes place, and the ice sculptures and nighttime light displays are very popular. A summer or autumn visit takes about half a day, and the evening ice lantern tour takes about 2 hours. Dress warmly.

Opening hours

08:00–17:00 (night sessions during the Ice Lantern Festival)

Canyon · Boat cruise · Ice lanterns · Autumn leaves

Nearby sights

• Yudushan Scenic Area
• Beijing Expo Park
• Liugou Village
• Yongning Ancient Town
• Chadao Fortress
• Badaling Safari World
• Songshan National Forest Park
• Great Wall Museum of China

Places to eat nearby

• Huguosi Snacks (Huguosi Main Branch)
• Kaorou Ji (Shichahai Main Branch)
• Yaoji Chaogan (Gulou Branch)

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