The largest artificial lake in Asia, where all Beijing’s drinking water comes from, it’s incredibly beautiful in winter.
As the name suggests, Miyun Reservoir is located in Miyun District, Beijing, about 13 kilometers away from the center of Miyun District. This place is not a scenic spot in the traditional sense, so public transportation is not developed. It is particularly suitable for self-driving. The road conditions are always good and there are no traffic jams. We drove for about an hour and arrived at the embankment. As soon as we arrived at the lake, we were stunned by the scenery in front of us. The lake had already frozen and the water was frozen. The plants and the scenery are stunning.
Because Miyun Reservoir is a water dam, there is a notice next to it saying that you cannot stop too much. However, parking and taking pictures is still allowed. You must bring aerial photography with you at this time. You can only see it if a small plane is out. A different perspective: Not only can you overlook the frozen Pearl of Yanshan, but you can also have a panoramic view of the nearby town. The wind in Beijing is very strong. If the wind blows at this time, it should be "wind blowing and waves". , but if you look carefully, you will find that even the waves are frozen. It seems that the weather was really cold some time ago.
After aerial photography of the entire Miyun Reservoir, we can see that it is really big. It is said to be the largest artificial lake in Asia. It was built as early as September 1960, covering an area of 180 square kilometers. At that time, it was not Compared with now, both technology and labor are very rare. The entire reservoir has a water capacity of 4 billion cubic meters. This 4 billion cubic meters of water storage has an extraordinary role, because it is the only drinking water source for the entire capital Beijing. Therefore, it is also known as the "Pearl of Yanshan".
As mentioned before, Miyun Reservoir is not an attraction in the traditional sense, so there are no other entertainment facilities except taking pictures, not even restaurants. It is also difficult to buy a bottle of water, so it is best to bring your own Dry food. Also, a friendly reminder, don’t think about going down to play just because the water is frozen. The roadside is far away from the water. In addition, this is a drinking water protection area, so entering the water is prohibited. Just take pictures on the roadside. Such beautiful scenery is also Worth it.
In addition to the Miyun Reservoir itself, a more than 100-kilometer-long road around the lake has also been built along the lake. It has few people and beautiful scenery. It is also very suitable for self-driving with friends. The reservoir itself cannot be stayed for too long. , or when the reservoir is inaccessible during the closure period, you can drive on the road around the lake, which will make your trip worthwhile.