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10 Days in Yanqing

Ten days for the wall, the gorge, the expo park, the wetland, the cliff houses and the meadows, plus an honest two-day run northwest to Zhangjiakou — the Dajingmen gate and the 2022 Olympic slopes.

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Best time: April-October; January-February for the Longqing ice lanterns and ski seasonBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Yanqing?

10 days lets you go beyond Yanqing's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Yanqing guide

10-day Yanqing itinerary at a glance

Use our full Yanqing travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Badaling Great WallLongqing GorgeGuyaju cliff dwellingsWild Duck Lake wetlandDajingmen gate (Zhangjiakou)Chongli Olympic slopes
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Day 1

Badaling Great Wall, the Yanqing Side

HSR to Badaling Great Wall station (opened 2019, some 102 m below ground) or the S2 train; fortified from 1505, UNESCO-listed in 1987. The site's beijing page goes deeper — this plan stays on the Yanqing side.

  1. yanqing badaling great wall
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Day 2

Longqing Gorge & Guishui Riverside

Boat through the roughly 7 km gorge below the 2,241 m Haituo massif; winter brings the ice lanterns.

  1. yanqing longqing gorge
  2. yanqing guishui river park
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Day 3

Expo Park & Grape Country

The 503-hectare expo ground, then the vineyards on the plateau west of town.

  1. yanqing expo park
  2. yanqing grape expo garden
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Day 4

Guyaju Cliff Houses & Songshan Forests

More than 100 chambers cut into granite, often dated to the Liao era about a thousand years back; pine shade next door.

  1. yanqing guyaju
  2. yanqing songshan reserve
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Day 5

Wild Duck Lake & Yongning

More than 300 bird species pass the wetland; Yongning's Ming-era bazaar streets afterwards.

  1. yanqing wild duck lake
  2. yanqing yongning old town
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Day 6

Yudu Mountain & Yanshan Sky Lake

The meadow and Woryou Lake in the morning, then the drive north to the Baihe reservoir — the Yanshan Sky Lake, at some 600 m the highest big water in Beijing — for a cold-air evening.

  1. yanqing yudu mountain
  2. yanqing yanshan tianchi
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Day 7

Liugou Tofu Banquet

The hot-pot tofu banquet in Liugou's farm courtyards; an early night before the western leg.

  1. yanqing liugou village
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Day 8

Northwest to Zhangjiakou — Dajingmen (neighbouring city)

About 1.5 h by road into Hebei — honestly labelled; Dajingmen, the Great Wall gate built in 1644, looks over the old trade road to the grasslands. Night in Zhangjiakou.

  1. yanqing zhangjiakou dajingmen
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Day 9

Chongli Olympic Slopes (neighbouring city)

About 1 h further into the Chongli valleys, where the 2022 Winter Olympic snow events ran; chairlifts and valley walks run summer and winter alike.

  1. yanqing chongli olympic zone
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Day 10

Back Through Yanqing & Departure

Return over the hills to Yanqing, a farewell Guishui riverside loop, and the train back to Beijing North.

  1. yanqing guishui river park

Budget for 10 days in Yanqing

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Yanqing?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Yanqing?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Yanqing?
Yanqing's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Yanqing guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Yanqing and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Yanqing with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Yanqing safe for tourists?
Yes. Yanqing has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Yanqing travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.