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Escape Beijing for a full day of karst cliffs, an hour-long gorge cruise, and a walk through 174 cliff-cut dwellings carved between the Tang and Liao dynasties. This private tour pairs a scenic boat ride with a regional farmhouse lunch and guided exploration.
Escape Beijing for a full day of karst cliffs, an hour-long gorge cruise, and a walk through 174 cliff-cut dwellings carved between the Tang and Liao dynasties. This private tour pairs a scenic boat ride with a regional farmhouse lunch and guided exploration.
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Operated by Lily's Tour Company · Beijing, Beijing
Mornings here begin with cool river air and cliffs that seem to lean in to listen. After a pickup in Beijing you drive north past farms and terraced hills until the road drops into Longqing Gorge. The boat slips away from the jetty and the gorge closes around you — sheer limestone faces, pockets of karst caves, and temples perched like watchful neighbors. The breeze off the water pushes at your jacket while the ravine guides the view.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Good for travelers who can manage short hikes, stairs, and 1.5 hours of gentle cruising; moderate stamina required for a full-day outing.
The transfer is about 90 km (roughly 1.5–2 hours each way, depending on traffic), so plan for a full day.
The site involves climbing stairs and walking on uneven stone; most visitors can manage with steady footwear but it is not fully accessible for wheelchairs.
Yes, the tour includes a regional farmhouse lunch with options for common dietary needs if requested at booking.
Yes, operators may cancel or alter the cruise in high winds or poor weather; the tour policy allows refunds or rescheduling in such cases.
Guyaju Cave Dwellings are attributed to a frontier community often called the Xiyi and date to between the Tang and Liao periods; evidence includes carved hearths and doorways. Longqingxia developed as a scenic reservoir area after the Gucheng Dam in 1981, blending engineered water control with natural karst scenery.
Visitors should stick to marked paths to protect fragile cliff vegetation and avoid leaving litter; water-based traffic is regulated seasonally to reduce shoreline erosion.
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