As capital of China, Beijing attracts large number of tourist from all over the world. In Beijing tour, Ming
Tombs is a must-see scenic spot. Traveling in Ming Tombs, you will know more about the glories of emperors. After Ming Tombs tour, you can have a nearby tour around Ming Tombs.
Ming Tomb Reservoir is located in Changping District in Beijing and close to Ming Tomb. It was finished in 1958. The total water demand is 60 million square meters. During development of over 50 years, Ming Tomb Reservoir has became a holy land for tourist with the functions of controlling flood, generating electricity by water, tourism, relaxing on holidays and education. Ming Tomb Reservoir is the national water scenic area and educational base for the fostering of patriotism.
Ming Tomb Reservoir sits at the southeast of Ming Tombs basin and 40km from Beijing city. The acreage of Ming Tomb Reservoir is 20 times larger than Kunming Lake in Summer Palace. Ming Tomb Reservoir was built between Mangshan Mountain and Hanbao Mountain. The slope of Ming Tomb Reservoir has its name which written by Chairman Mao. The visiting lounge with classic style was built on the top of dam. There are art shops, cold drink shops and snack counter. The both sides of dame have marinas for tourists traveling in Ming Tomb Reservoir. Because drought and less rain several years ago, the pondage of Ming Tomb Reservoir become less and less. In 1984, the water of Baihebao Reservoir was importing to Ming Tomb Reservoir, the reservoir turned grander. After the project of bringing water, the water surface becomes wide as well as before and the water is clear and virid. Especially the Gushan Reservoir was built in Beijing Nine Dragon Playground and invested by China and Japan, many tourists from all over the world visit Ming Tomb Reservoir in an endless stream.
Ming Tomb Reservoir suited in the entry of Dongshan Mountain, and its name comes from Ming Tombs. There are many recreations in Ming Tomb Reservoir, but tourists in Ming Tomb Reservoir must remember that the safety is the key to your Ming Tomb Reservoir tour.








