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RV campsites in Beijing

China Daily | Updated: 2014-04-07 10:32

Are you bored with your current life? Would you like to get away from the jungle of steel and concrete? Come to one of the rv campsites on the outskirts of the capital for a whole new look. You can take your own motor home or trailer, or rent one at one of the sites.

Wangjie orchard

Located in the city's northwestern Haidian district close to the Phoenix Valley scenic area, the campsite boasts massive fruit-bearing forests. People can park their RVs by a fruit tree and set up a barbecue with family or friends. You can even pick the ripe fruit if you're there when it ripens.

Address: Niegezhuang village, Haidian district, Beijing

Activities: Fruit picking, live CS, equestrain, mahjong, karaoke, barbecue

Facilities: Hot springs, ATVs

Telephone:139-11007200

Beijing RV park

The campsite was once a golf course and still boasts large swaths of green grass and and elegant environment. Having hosted the 2010 China RV camping conference, the park is one of the best known among RV enthusiasts.

Address: Daning Mountain Villa, Changyang town, Fangshan district

Activities: Swimming, badminton, basketball, yoga

Facilities: Electrical recharge, water-refill, waste-disposal services

Telephone: 010-80364500

Beijing Ming Tombs Reservoir

Close to the famous Ming Tombs tourist attraction, this is the biggest reservoir near Beijing. Situated against the Mangshan National Forest Park, the campsite provides bodth RV and tent camping. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a dugout canoe or dune buggy, along with fishing, parasailing and other extreme sports.

Address: Ming Tombs basin of Changping district

Activities: Parasailing, powered parachutes, paragliding, light planes, mountain climbing, fishing, outdoor barbecue

Facilities: RVs and tents for rent

Telephone: 60762288

Yanqing Wetland Nature Reserve

The RV campsite is located in the Widgeon Lake National Wetland Park in northwestern Yanqing county. It is seen as an ecological barrier or protective screen shielding the city from the pollution of the urban capital and neighboring cities. Visitors can come not only for a different view but also for a breath of fresh air.

Address: Widgeon Lake National Wetland Park, Yanqing county

Activities: Equestrian, fishing, apricot picking

Facilities: 18 RVs available for rent, electrical recharge, water-refill, waste-disposal services

Telephone: 010-69131226