Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall (the source of the ancient poem about green mountains, blue waters, and the Great Wall)

☘️ The Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall is located within the territory of Jiudu River Town, Huairou District, Beijing, about 70 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. It features mountains, water, and the Great Wall. 'Green mountains, blue waters, and the ancient Great Wall' refers to this place. The 'three extraordinary views' here are particularly captivating and breathtaking. The 'first extraordinary view' is the Great Wall built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, winding along the mountain ridges and encircling the Hao Ming Lake, presenting a beautiful and spectacular scenery. The 'second extraordinary view' is where the lake naturally cuts off the Great Wall, creating a unique scene of the Great Wall playing in the water and being submerged by it. The 'third extraordinary view' is the Ming Dynasty chestnut orchard, where ancient trees are twisted and gnarled, each with its own unique shape. The dragon-like trunks and crowns that seem to touch the sky are highly praised. 🚗 Transportation: Drive to the Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall Scenic Area in Huairou District, P3 parking lot, and you will be at the entrance of the scenic area (the closest parking lot, walking from P2 to P3 is a longer distance) 🌼 Tickets: Tickets are 60 yuan, half price for students and the elderly, free for children under 1.2 meters, round-trip speedboat 60 yuan, round-trip maglev 120 yuan 🕰️ Admission time: 8:30-17:00 🌟 Travel tips: 1. Lazy way to the top Walk the least, see the most beautiful views, suitable for the elderly and children with boat and car rides Route: Dam - take a boat to Lake Island - Hao Ming Lake - Beach - Chestnut Orchard - Maglev - Mountain Top Viewing Platform - return the same way 2. Semi-leisure tour Walk 6km/9km two routes, suitable for those who want to walk but not the whole way Route: Dam - mountain trail - Lake Island - Beach → Biyu Pool & Black Dragon Pool - Cross-reservoir Bridge - Upper Dam Road - Entrance 3. Full trek Route: The full 18km, no car or boat rides, suitable for trekking enthusiasts 🌻 Attractions: 1. The beautiful Hao Ming Lake, surrounded by mountains, the lake water is naturally formed by springs, with many wild mandarin ducks and ducks 2. The reservoir dam, with water levels rising in summer, water gushes out from five holes in the dam, with a drop of more than 20 meters, creating a spectacular artificial waterfall 3. Ming Dynasty chestnut orchard, over 40 chestnut trees planted during the Ming Dynasty for the soldiers guarding the city, worth a visit 4. Maglev, a must-ride!! It goes directly to the top of the mountain to overlook the entire scenic area 5. Boat experience, water views, boat rides, speedboats, duck boats for leisure 6. Children's playground, with a children's amusement park and a cute pet park suitable for families 7. Beach play, bring sand buckets and water guns, the beach is full of children, with many tadpoles 8. Mountain trail, the walking trail is well constructed, with stone steps, suspension bridges, and winding paths