The best time to visit Qinglong Gorge is summer or autumn, in the summer you can see the grand cascading waterfall and in the autumn you can view the colourful forests, climb the mountains, and play in the water.

Spend one day in the natural scenery will make our tense nerves relax. Qinglong Gorge Scenic Area is a good choice for mountain climbing enthusiasts, they can not only participate in mountain climbing but also other sports like rock climbing, bungee jumping and boating.

Qinglong Gorge is located 20 kilometers northwest of Huairou, the so-called "black dragon" valley is home to a reservoir spanning 55.6 km², part of which is open to tourists for boating and yachting. Besides that, the mountain has a wild section of the Great Wall that has not been renovated. The hills here are not as steep as Longqing Gorge, while unique views of the Great Wall add much appeal. It is best to take a cable car up the mountains, explore by foot, and then walk down.

The area offers various activities, including bungee jumping, hang gliding, and numerous water activities. Visitors can either paddle on bamboo rafts and boats in the one meter deep southern part of the reservoir, or cruise on a boat in the northern part, where the waters run 40 to 50 meters deep. The apex of the gorge is called the Platform of the Jade Emperor and offers a wonderful view of the surrounding areas.