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Mentougou

Beijing, China · Asia

About Mentougou

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

Mentougou is a city located in Beijing, China. With a population of 197,772, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Mentougou 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 Mentougou to your route.

About Mentougou

Dayu Subdistrict (Chinese: 大峪街道; pinyin: Dàyù Jiēdào) is a subdistrict within Mentougou District, Beijing, China. It shares border with Chengzi Subdistrict and Longquan Town in the north, Guangning Subdistrict in the east, Yongding and Longquan Towns in the south, and Dongxinfang Subdistrict in the west. As of 2020,

Read more it had a census population of 87,097. The name Dayu (Chinese: 大峪; lit. 'Big Ravine') was inherited from a village that used to exist in the region.

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Mentougou 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 Mentougou located?

Mentougou is located in Beijing, China, Asia. The coordinates are 39.9382 latitude, 116.0931 longitude.

What is the population of Mentougou?

Mentougou has a population of approximately 197,772 people, making it a city in China.

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Quick Information

Population
197,772
Continent
Asia
Country
China
Region
Beijing
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
39.9382, 116.0931

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 Mentougou

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.

35 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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