Gushanzhai Scenic Area

Gushanzhai Scenic Area

Gushanzhai Scenic Area is designated as a patriotic education base.

The Shidu Gushanzhai Scenic Area is located in Qidu Village and gets its name from three isolated peaks. It features many well-known geological wonders, representing the concentrated outcome of millions of years of geological changes in Shidu.

Shidu Gushanzhai is the most famous canyon in the Shidu Scenic Area, stretching about 10 kilometers deep. As you walk into the canyon, you’ll see densely packed peaks and rugged rocks on both sides. The deeper you go, the steeper the mountains become, the narrower the canyon grows, the lusher the vegetation, and the more enchanting the scenery. Throughout the year, flowers bloom continuously in the canyon, filling the air with fragrance. Strolling through Gushanzhai, you can enjoy the sight of wind rustling through the forest, insects chirping among the stones, layers of lush green mountains, and sweet springs harmonizing with the sound of zithers.

Every step in Shidu Gushanzhai presents a picturesque scene, with landscapes as beautiful as a painting in all four seasons. In early spring, mountain flowers bloom vibrantly, their fragrance drifting for miles; in summer, the landscape is lush and green, with springs gushing out, and the highest temperature here never exceeds 25 degrees Celsius; in autumn, the refreshing breeze carries the fiery hues of maple and smoketree leaves, while persimmons hang abundantly on the branches; in winter, the area is covered with pristine snow, accented by the emerald green of pine trees. The area boasts uniquely rich tourism resources, including the famous “One-Line Sky,” where the ancient legend of “Splitting the Mountain to Rescue Mother” took place. Other attractions include the “Mountain Gate Greets Guests,” “Fairy Bathing Pool,” “Nine Dragons Embracing the Rock,” “Five Elders Peak,” “Ancient Riverbed,” “Heart-Cleansing Pool,” “Stone Within Stone,” “Yinchuan Ice Valley,” “Water-Loving Pool,” and “Brother Spring Surging Flow.” Everywhere you look, there are delightful and fascinating rock formations.

Gushanzhai Scenic Area is situated in Qidu Village within the Shidu Scenic Area (note: if taking bus 917, please get off at Liudu—conductors are aware of this), and it is named after three isolated peaks. Among them, the Great Gushan (Grandpa) guards the mountain stronghold, the Little Gushan (Grandson) stands at the mountain gate, and Gushan (Son) watches over the end of the stronghold. The area contains many renowned geological wonders, epitomizing the millions of years of geological transformation in Shidu.

The Gushanzhai Grand Canyon is about 10 kilometers deep. As you enter, you’ll be surrounded by cliffs and jagged rocks on both sides. The further in you go, the steeper the mountains become, the narrower the canyon grows—with the narrowest point being only 5 meters wide. The deeper you venture, the lusher the greenery and the more breathtaking the scenery. Flowers bloom throughout the year in the canyon, releasing enchanting fragrances. Exploring Gushanzhai allows you to fully appreciate such scenes as “wind moving through the forest, insects chirping among the rocks, layers of emerald mountains, and sweet springs harmonizing with the music of zithers.”

Address: Qidu Village, Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, China — Fangshan Global Geopark, Shidu Section

Type: Canyon, Mountain, River

Recommended visiting time: 3–4 hours

Phone: 010-61346396

Official website: http://www.gushanzhai.com/

Opening hours:

8:00-16:00

Ticket

Ticket: 40 RMB

Combo ticket:

75 RMB: Ticket + Suspended Bridge

100 RMB: Ticket + Suspended Bridge + Bamboo Raft + Speedboat

120 RMB: Ticket + Suspended Bridge + Bamboo Raft + Speedboat + Haha Paradise

150 RMB: Ticket + Suspended Bridge + Bamboo Raft + Speedboat + Haha Paradise + Flying Man Ride + Electronic Bull + Bumper Cars

Information source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development