Great Wall's New Charm, Cool Summer Capital

Yanqing mutes Beijing's summer heat! Just 30 minutes via Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-Speed Rail, witness drone food delivery + exoskeleton climbing tech at Badaling Great Wall, and experience night tours with wall-running adventures. Pro explorers can conquer Shuiguan Great Wall - fewer crowds, wilder scenery, 100% photo-worthy. Shiyuan International Resort offers camping, paddleboarding, and pickleball in one package, while the nighttime "Dreams of the Great Wall" immersive light show + Taoxichuan Creative Market amps up summer vibes. Birdwatching at Wild Duck Lake, cycling at Banquan, or driving through Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery - every frame is wallpaper-worthy. Come to Yanqing for a summer feast blending history and nature!

Post by Trip.Pulse | Jul 14, 2025