In the scorching summer, it is the best season to escape the heat and play in the water. The relatively crowded popular attractions, but the small number of scenic spots with few people and beautiful scenery are favored by tourists. This time, I drove to Fangshan West Taiping Village and discovered two The unique niche secrets are like a paradise hidden in the Taihang Mountains Canyon.

Taiping Tianchi Scenic Area

In Xitaiping Village in Fangshan, Beijing, there is a niche scenic spot "Taiping Tianchi Scenic Area" with primitive and charming scenery. It is surrounded by mountains, green pools, and streams and waterfalls. It is a great place to play in the water and ride the waves in summer.

There is a popular water event in summer-Taiping Tianchi Tandang Square. The colorful Tandang Pool is full of magic. Children have fun in the water and enjoy the summer full of childhood fun.

In addition to taking children to ride the waves and play in the water, the scenic spot can also enter the depths of the canyon and hike along the stream to enjoy the charming natural scenery. You can also sit quietly by the lake and enjoy the fun of fishing.

Recommended check-in points for scenic spots

Taiping Tianchi Talang Square, Lingxi Cave, Tianchi Reservoir, Hulutai, Lovers Valley (Huaixian), Peach Blossom Path (Tanshen), Jinchan Gorge Waterfall, etc.

Recommended delicacies in scenic spots

There is Taiping Tianchi Ecological Restaurant in the scenic area, which is located next to the Tianchi Reservoir. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers and taste unique local delicacies, such as: delicious reservoir fish, Taiping Xiaohuo (also known as earthen mooncakes), Taiping old tofu, wild vegetables, rice, etc.

Address: Beijing Taiping Tianchi Natural Scenic Area, Xitaiping Village, Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing City

Business Hours: 9:00-16:30

Scenic spot ticket: 38 yuan/person

Self-driving routes:

Beijing Urban area-Zhangfang-Taiping Tianchi Natural Scenic Area

Beijing Urban area-Hebei Town-National Highway 108-Puwa-Taiping Tianchi Natural Scenic Area

Self-driving time: about 2 hours

Tips:

There are many mosquitoes in the mountains in summer, so you can spray some toilet water appropriately.

You can prepare an extra set of clothing and a pair of non-slip stream-tracing shoes when you are riding the waves and playing in the water.

The weather in summer is changeable, so pay attention to weather information in time before going out and take sun protection and rain-proof measures.

After the tour, you can also go to the nearby Happy Macaque Valley to see the cute little monkeys.

Happy Macaque Valley

Walking into the small scenic spots next to the Taiping Tianchi Scenic Area, entering the Happy Macaque Valley is like coming to the real-life version of "Huaguo Mountain". The mountains and rivers here are beautiful, the canyons are deep, and the scenery is pleasant. The most eye-catching ones are more than 300. There are more than 300 cute macaques. They have thrived here generation after generation, flying in the Monkey Valley and the stream, making life a happy and comfortable.

Walking along the winding Monkey Valley Path, you can see small figures of macaques everywhere. These monkeys are not like monkeys in other places. They are cute and cute, do not snatch food, and are polite to tourists. When feeding, they will be gently removed from the tourists 'hands and extremely gentle.

Recommended check-in points for scenic spots

Natural scenic spots such as Yixiantian, Longtan Waterfall, Dieshi Valley, Shimen Corridor, and Mile Mountain Pavilion.

Best scenic spots recommended

Maitreya Mountain Pavilion: A viewing platform located on the mountainside with a wide view. Standing on the platform, you will see layers of mountains and rising clouds of clouds. It is magnificent and shocking. From time to time, monkeys will come up to say hello to tourists.

scenic address: Xitaiping Village, Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing City.

Business Hours: 08:00 - 17:00

scenic spot ticket: 36 yuan/person

self-driving route：

Beijing Urban area-Zhangfang-Happy Valley Macaques

Beijing Urban area-Hebei Town-National Highway 108-Puwa-Happy Macaque Valley

Self-driving time: about 2 hours

Tips:

The monkeys here like to eat peanuts best (you can buy them at the entrance of the scenic area), so remember to eat them in small quantities every time.

As a civilized tourist, don't tease monkeys and make them angry.

Never feed nursing monkeys.

Two niche secret areas that are very suitable for summer play. Not only are the simple and natural original scenery fascinating and the air fresh, but you can also take children to play in the water and interact closely with cute macaques.