Songshan Nature Reserve 松山自然保护区

This densely forested national reserve north of Beijing has 180 types of animals and 700 types of plants, as well as a natural spa with hot springs. Standing at nearly 2,200 meters tall, the mountain is Beijing municipality's second tallest peak. Great place to cool off during the dog days of summer.
Bus: Take bus 919 from Deshengmen to Yanqing, then change to bus 920 there.
Car: Take Badaling expressway to Yanqing, follow Jingzhang Lu to Zhangshanying, and then go on for a few hundred meters.
Approx distance: 90km