Miyun Reservoir
Miyun Reservoir is in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, in the North China of China.

Miyun Reservoir, Beijing · Shizhao · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day (year-round)
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Getting there
- Take Express Bus 980 from Dongzhimen to Miyun Gulou Stop, then transfer to local buses or take a taxi to the viewpoints along the lake road; by car, take the Beijing–Chengde Expressway to the Miyun exit
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1663. Open in Google Maps
Frequently asked questions
How much does Miyun Reservoir cost?
Admission to Miyun Reservoir is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Miyun Reservoir?
Miyun Reservoir is open Open all day (year-round).
How do I get to Miyun Reservoir?
Take Express Bus 980 from Dongzhimen to Miyun Gulou Stop, then transfer to local buses or take a taxi to the viewpoints along the lake road; by car, take the Beijing–Chengde Expressway to the Miyun exit
How long should I spend at Miyun Reservoir?
Plan on 1 hour for Miyun Reservoir.
Where is Miyun Reservoir?
Miyun Reservoir is in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, in the North China of China. Hengheximshan, Miyun District, Beijing
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