Scenic spot introduction:

Guanting Reservoir is the first large-scale reservoir built after the founding of New China. The reservoir is located within the boundaries of Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province and Yanqing County, Beijing City. Construction started in October 1951 and was completed in May 1954. The main water flow is the Yongding River in Huailai, Hebei Province. The total designed storage capacity is 4.16 billion cubic meters, the total reservoir drainage area is 43,400 square kilometers, and the controlled drainage area is 47,000 square kilometers. The reservoir has been in operation for more than 40 years and has played a huge role in flood control, irrigation, and power generation.

Attractions distribution:

Guanting Reservoir has vast waters and beautiful scenery, making it an excellent leisure and tourist destination. On the lakeside, there are not only Moon Bay Resort, Fisherman Island Camping Base and other holiday and entertainment venues, but also windmill islands and vineyards full of European style. It is a unique place around Beijing. One of the best leisure vacation destinations.

Scenic spot features:

Swimming, fishing, camping, barbecue, bicycles, water conservancy projects
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

spring, summer, and fall

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hebei Province>Zhangjiakou City>Huailai County

How to get there:

Self-driving: Take the Badaling Expressway from Madian Bridge and go straight ahead. After getting off the expressway, take a section of the provincial highway to reach Guanting Dam. When returning, you can go from Guanting Dam along the path in the Yongding River Gorge to Yanhe City, and then drive from Yanhe City to National Highway 109 back to Beijing.

By train: Take the 7115 train from Beijing South Railway Station to Zhangjiakou at 07:02, arrive at Guanting Station at 10:11, and get off. Or take bus 969 from Beijing Gulou via Badaling, go west for 30 kilometers, and get off at the Guanting Reservoir Dam.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Guanting Reservoir ticket price:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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