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Dayu

Beijing, China · Asia

About Dayu

Dayu works well as a base: 20 minutes from Lugu, 17km from Summer Palace.

Dayu is a town located in Beijing, China. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Dayu sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dayu to your route.

About Dayu

Mentougou District (Chinese: 门头沟区; pinyin: Méntóugōu Qū) is a district of the city of Beijing. It is at the western part of the city. Spanning 1,321 square kilometres (510 sq mi), with 392,606 inhabitants (2020 Census), it is subdivided into 4 subdistricts and 9 towns. It borders the Beijing districts of Changping to

Read more the northeast, Haidian and Shijingshan to the east, Fengtai to the southeast, and Fangshan to the south, as well as Hebei province to the west and northwest. It lies in the Western Hills of Beijing and is mountainous in terrain. In fact, the mountainous terrain—including a hundred or more peaks—occupy a stunning 93% of the entire area.

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What are the best things to do in Dayu?

Dayu offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dayu located?

Dayu is located in Beijing, China, Asia. The coordinates are 39.9375 latitude, 116.0967 longitude.

What is the population of Dayu?

Dayu has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in China.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
China
Region
Beijing
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
39.9375, 116.0967

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in China

Police
110
Ambulance
120
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Foreign driving licences and IDPs are not recognised: a temporary Chinese licence is required.

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Worth the detour from Dayu

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Summer Palace

A vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces in Beijing, used as a summer retreat by Qing dynasty emperors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

National Museum of China

One of the world's largest museums, chronicling Chinese civilization from ancient times with over a million artifacts.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Tiananmen Square

Immense public square in the heart of Beijing, one of the largest city squares in the world, flanked by monumental government buildings.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Forbidden City

Immense imperial palace complex of 980 buildings that served as the Chinese emperor's home for nearly 500 years.

26 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Temple of Heaven

A 15th-century imperial complex where Chinese emperors performed annual ceremonies of prayer for good harvests.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

798 Art District

Beijing's vibrant contemporary art zone housed in decommissioned military factory buildings, featuring galleries, studios, and creative spaces.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Happy Valley Beijing

Major Chinese theme park in Beijing with six themed zones and some of the country's most thrilling coasters.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Great Wall of China (Badaling)

The most visited section of the ancient Great Wall, offering restored walkways and sweeping mountain views.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Haidian

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17 km away

Fengtai

🇨🇳 China

18 km away

Jinrongjie

🇨🇳 China

22 km away

Liangxiang

🇨🇳 China

23 km awayPop. 76,744

Gongchen

🇨🇳 China

24 km away

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26 km awayPop. 18,960,744

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