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Beijing is the pioneer city in China developing paragliding flights and 1998 China's first paragliding club was established in Beijing.
The paraglide launching site is on the west hill top with a sea level over 600m high. The glide from the top down to the earth gives you a panoramic view of the surrounding scenic spots including the Mang Mountain Forest Park, The Ming Tombs Reservoir, Ming Tombs...
How to get there Self drive: Drive along Jingchang Express and get off the exit 13C of Xiguan Exit in Changping, continue to drive in the direction of the Ming Tombs; Run past the seven-arch bridge and turn right; drive along the north route of the Ming Tombs Reservoir and you will get to the Mang Mountain.
Take public buses: Bus 643 from Andingmen or Bus 845 at Beijing West Railway Station, and get off the final stop - the Ming Tombs Reservoir and walk across the reservoir dam.
Yudu Mountain features the typical mountainous climate - strong wind and turbulence, which is good for taking off and maintaining longer flying time in the air. But under this mountainous climate, paragliding pilots need to have better skills of controlling paragliders. So Yudu Mountain paragliding is suitable for mid-level paragliding pilots.
How to get there Self drive: Driving along Beijing Yanqing expressway, then get off at Yanqing Exit and drive on Jingzhang Highway; drive past the crossroad at Longqingxia and drive 2km on your right ride.
Take a bus: Take bus 919 at Deshengmen and get off at Yanqing Town, where you connect Bus 920 for Yudu Mountain.

There are two main paragliding clubs in Beijing - Flying Man Aviation Club and Super-wing paragligding Club.
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