Beijing Outing | Yunmeng Mountain

Yunmeng Mountain is located in Miyun District, Beijing, and is known as the 'Little Huangshan of the North'. The first climb, four towers of the Great Wall on Yunmeng Mountain in Miyun, ascends 680 meters all the way. Having the place to ourselves felt great, I enjoy wild climbing without any disturbances, accompanied only by the sound of the wind, the chirping of birds, and the noise of the wind passing through the watchtowers. As the altitude increased, my understanding of the area of the Miyun Reservoir was constantly renewed; it really is as vast as the sea. The sky was a brilliant blue, with the occasional plane flying overhead, and the calls of crows and magpies could be heard in the mountains. Worth mentioning is the cableway on Yunmeng Mountain, from which you can enjoy the views of Miyun Reservoir and the landscape of Yunmeng Mountain. Compared to the fierce climb up the mountain, the cable car ride down was so pleasant, and I could even buy a cup of coffee at the mountaintop to leisurely take the cable car down. Overall, Yunmeng Mountain is definitely worth a visit, although the season we went was not the best; summer would probably be more beautiful. Also, we were a bit rushed for time. If you plan to go, it might be better to set off a little earlier and return later, so you can complete the whole journey and also have time to visit Heilongtan. Ticket prices: Entry ticket 78, sightseeing car 20, cable car one-way ticket 98 Operating hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00, Holidays 8:30-18:00 Note that ticket sales stop at 16:00 for entry into the park