Why is Yanqing so far away from Beijing?

Yanqing District is a district in Beijing, located in the northwest of Beijing. However, Yanqing District is not far from the central city of Beijing, only about 70 kilometers away. This is determined by the development history and geographical factors of Beijing.

First of all, Yanqing District is located in the northwest of Beijing, far away from the city center. It is one of the farthest areas in Beijing from the central city of Beijing. Secondly, the geographical location and terrain conditions of Yanqing District are relatively special. It is located at the southern foot of the Yanshan Mountains. The terrain is undulating and transportation construction is difficult. Therefore, transportation connections with the central city of Beijing are relatively inconvenient. In addition, due to historical and geographical reasons, the urban development of Yanqing District is relatively slow, and the level of infrastructure construction and public services is relatively low, which also affects the connection and exchange with the central city of Beijing.

In general, the distance between Yanqing District and the central city of Beijing is mainly determined by various factors such as geographical location, topographic conditions, and historical development. However, with the continuous advancement of Beijing's urban development, the transportation connections and exchanges between Yanqing District and Beijing's central city are gradually strengthening.