Want to swap city skylines for misty canyons and time-travel through dynasties? Beijing’s Mentougou District is your ultimate getaway, blending blockbuster-worthy landscapes with National Treasure-level history. Let’s go! 🎬
Nanshiyang Grand Canyon: Where Nature Steals the Scene
Channel your inner adventurer at this cinematic marvel, showcased in the film Wolf Totem. Think turquoise pools, emerald forests, and cliffs so dramatic they’d break the Instagram algorithm. 🏞️ Pro tip: Pack your hiking boots—this UNESCO Global Geopark nominee is a paradise for trekkers and wildlife spotters!
Liuliqu Village: Crafting History in Technicolor
Step into a living museum where artisans keep 700-year-old traditions alive. At Liuliqu, you’ll meet masters of the ‘peacock blue’ glaze—the same radiant hue that adorned the Forbidden City’s rooftops! 🦚 Try your hand at pottery-making using Yuan Dynasty kilns and uncover why this village became a star on the TV series National Treasure.
Why visit? Mentougou isn’t just a day trip—it’s a time capsule where every trail and tile tells a story. Ready to wander?
