In Etymology, "Gui River is the name of a river, rising in Yanqing County, Beijing City and flowing into Sanggan River." In Yanqing County, the place name containing "Gui" can be seen everywhere, such as Guihe Drift, Guishui Street, Guichuan Square and so on. The character of "Gui" has become the pronoun of Yanqing and the symbol of Yanqing's long history and profound cultural connotation.
Yanqing local government has been making efforts to enhance the region's image and boost socio-economic development. These seem to have paid off as the area is now attracting people from far and wide.
The 15 kilometer section of the Gui River has more than 100 bends, making the river a fascinating place for boating. The banks of the river are heavily forested, turning the river into a green corridor.
Getting there: Five minutes walk south from Yanqing
Admission: 100 yuan for boating, 120 yuan for a trip along the river.