Reservoir near the tombs of Min

The Ming Tomb Reservoir is located fifty kilometers northwest of Beijing and is a favorite vacation spot for Beijingers for a number of reasons.

Firstly, it is not inferior in picturesqueness of the surrounding landscape to many local national parks and reserves. Secondly, the reservoir is not a natural protected area or private territory, which means that on its banks you can make fires, arrange family picnics.

In the reservoir you can safely swim or fish. That is, you can afford everything that is included in the understanding of a full rest weekend. And to historical and cultural attractions from the reservoir at hand.