Ancient Sanyang Volcano

Ancient Sanyang Volcano

The Ancient Sanyang Volcano Scenic Area in Beijing is located within Xiong’erzhai Township, Pinggu District, Beijing, along the picturesque Hundred-Mile Gallery. It is currently the only tourist attraction in Beijing themed around volcanic geological science education.

The Ancient Sanyang Volcano Scenic Area in Beijing covers a total area of 26 square kilometers. The volcanic eruptions occurred 1.5 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest volcanoes in Beijing and even the whole country.

The Ancient Sanyang Volcano Scenic Area in Beijing not only features the largest ancient volcanic crater cluster and rich geological relics such as folds and fault zones in North China, but is also a veritable green kingdom. According to surveys, the vegetation coverage in the scenic area exceeds 95%, with over 40 plant species. Among them, the vast and high-quality areas of volcanic hawthorn forests and wild magnolia are rare in North China.

The Ancient Sanyang Volcano Scenic Area boasts beautiful scenery with clear mountains and pristine waters. Within the scenic area, eight major attractions — Clear Mountain Streams, Ascending Three Levels, Divine Turtle Praying for Blessings, Lion Roar Peak, Water Curtain Cave, Volcanic Fumaroles, Volcanic Crater Cluster, and Natural Bridge — leave visitors in awe and reluctant to leave.

Location

Xiong’erzhai Township, Pinggu District, Beijing

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development

Xiong’erzhai Township: In June 1956, when Pinggu County established 34 townships, Xiong’erzhai Township was founded and set up with a general branch, later changed to a township Party committee. In 1975, Nancha Village in Xiong’erzhai Township was promoted citywide as an advanced model in the Learn from Dazhai in Agriculture campaign. — — National and municipal leaders such as Wang Xian inspected the area several times, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led delegations from 69 countries to visit, giving high praise. Xiong’erzhai Township is located 15 kilometers due north of Pinggu District, at the southern foot of the Yanshan Mountains and at the base of the ancient Great Wall, 80 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It is the deepest mountainous township closest to Pinggu City. The township covers an area of 59.2 square kilometers… More detailed information on Xiong’erzhai Township++