Tianlong Yuan Hot Spring

However, the best reason to visit Tianlong Yuan is for the wave machine! Beijingers call this place the Beidaihe among the mountains of Yan (an ancient name for Beijing), and with great lighting, realistic waves and none of the rubbish floating around such as at the real Beidaihe, this is the perfect alternative to the Hebei seaside resort, not to mention quite a bit nearer, just outside the 6th Ring Road.

For visitors who stay into the night, there is a live performance. However, the absolute highlight of the evening has to be a huge European style water cinema screen. The live shows and cinema viewings start from 8pm.

Useful Information

Car: Take the Badaling Express (八达岭高速) to exit 13C and follow the relief road to Changping Xiguan roundabout (昌平西关环岛). Head to the west for another 2 km and you're there.

Bus: From Deshengmen (德胜门) bus stations take 357, 376, 914 or 919 to Jiuxian (旧县).

Tel: 80100088

Cost: RMB 158 (includes use of all the bathing and spa facilities)