Overlooking Beijing｜The Water-nourished Capital

“A narrow stream winds along pavilions, with willow branches cascading down on both sides”. Today, the crystal-clear Liangshui River has become the epitome of Beijing’s water environment and ecological improvement, after reviving the scene written by Shao Jingbang, a Ming Dynasty poet. From “thriving by river” to “living with water”, how do all the five major rivers in Beijing flow into the sea? How has the Miyun Reservoir nourished the capital city? Today, let’s hold our breath for the beautiful scenery of water in Beijing from high above.