The Xiangshui Lake Scenic Area is located to the west of Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou District, about 85 km from downtown Beijing. It occupies an area of 18 km2 and stretches about 5 km long. The scenic area is a splendid natural valley with a section of the Great Wall, an ancient cave, beautiful mountains, clear springs and ponds, and a spectacular waterfall.
Xiangshui Lake is, in fact, not a lake but rather a gash of water from the head of a spring in the valley. The lake is called Xiangshui Lake (Ringing Water Lake), because it is possible to hear the sound of running water from afar. The spring is the biggest one in Huairou District, and the water is sweet, tasty and refreshing.
Admission: 20 RMB
Address: To the east of Dazhenyu Village, Bohai Township, Huairou District, Beijing
Transportation: Take bus 916 from Dongzhimen to the Huairou International Convention Center, then transfer to a minibus to Xiangshui Lake.