When you are come to Beijing and interest to go outside Beijing do nature-type excursions or love to do some fun, then this is the place that we can recommended.

Long Qing Xia
Best Place to Appreciate the Natural Landscapes

Long Qing Xia or also known as Long Qing Gorge is the best place for you who love and admire beautiful nature sceneries. Located not far from Beijing, in Yanqing County about 50 miles north of the city, Long Qing Xia is a nature scenic area where offers stunning landscapes as well as fresh air. It is the best escape from the crowd and bustling city of Beijing.
Long Qing Gorge is formed by a dammed river that flows down between mountains. Once, enter the area, you could see a big escalator housed inside a large dragon-shaped hallway which winds up to the top of the dam. There, you can hike up in to the hill or ride the boat explore stunning sceneries along the river. High mountains covered with green trees that we can see along the way.

Chuandixia Village
Nature and Traditional Ancient Local Residence Blend Together Create Authentic Village Landscapes

Chuandixia Village is only located 60 kilometers away from Beijing. It is located on the little mountain surrounded by green pines and verdant cypresses and also becomes the place where you could breathe some fresh air far away from bustling Beijing.
Chuandixia has its interesting and unique layout. Built during the Ming and Qing Dynasty, almost all of houses designed based on the traditional pattern of four houses surrounding a courtyard with its ancient architecture. Besides the traditional houses, other sites worth a visit include the temple where local people pray for prosperity, health and peace. In this village, the charm of nature and traditional ancient local residence blend together create authentic village landscapes.

Tianjin
Fourth Largest City in China

Tianjin is the fourth largest city in China, after Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. From Beijing, you could take high speed train to Tianjin for only about one hour. In Tianjin, you will enjoy some buildings design with its European architecture. The city is quite different from Beijing, like a peaceful and more relaxing city offers variety entertainment.
Tianjin cuisine places a heavy focus on seafood, due to Tianjin's proximity to the sea. Tianjin also has its well known food include Goubuli Baozi which already known all over China. In Tianjin, there also located the world top level and China largest artificial deep water harbor. Tianjin harbor is the port of call of international cruises visiting the wider area, including Beijing. Have a short escape to Tianjin and there you will find another atmosphere different from the capital.

Would you want to go outside Beijing on the weekend? Hope this short interesting place list can be your recommendation.