Shengquan Nunnery Tourist Scenic Area

Shengquan Nunnery Tourist Scenic Area

Shengquan Nunnery Tourist Scenic Area is located in Quanshuiyu Village, Dahua Mountain Town, Pinggu District, Eastern Beijing. It is 80 kilometers from downtown Beijing and covers a total area of 1,000 acres. The scenic area boasts convenient transportation, abundant resources, beautiful scenery, hospitable locals, and fresh air. In spring: peach blossoms as splendid as rosy clouds blanket the mountains, where you can fully enjoy the serene and picturesque environment, admire the pleasant scenery, and even observe hundred-acre wild azaleas up close. In summer: seasonal fresh peaches hang from the branches, warmly welcoming guests from all directions. Shengquan Waterfront Bay is an ideal spot for family and friends to escape the heat, chat, and enjoy tea. In autumn: sweet apples, jujubes as crystal as agate, and late-maturing peaches allow visitors to fully enjoy the fun of fruit picking.

Shengquan Nunnery Tourist Scenic Area gets its name from the thousand-year-old Shengquan (Sacred Spring) within the scenic area. No matter the season or how severe the drought, the water of Shengquan remains constant—crystal clear, glistening, and bubbling softly. The spring originates from Wuling Mountain, a national forest park located 100 li away. Its water is pure, cool, and refreshing. Regular consumption is believed to detoxify, reduce internal heat, and improve vision. Legend has it that Meng Jiangnu, while traveling a thousand li to find her husband at the Beishuiyu section of the Great Wall, endured wind, rain, hardship, and tears along the way. By the time she reached this spot, her eyes had become blurred. Hearing that the spring water here was especially effective for eye ailments, she came to scoop some water to wash her eyes. After just a few rinses, her blurred vision instantly cleared, leaving her feeling mentally refreshed and visually sharp. Meng Jiangnu knelt down in gratitude, and her tears fell into the spring, making the water even clearer and sweeter.

Shengquan Nunnery Scenic Area is mysterious and ancient. It faces the majestic Bijia Mountain, backed by the stretching Hua Mountain, and is flanked by the protective energies of the Green Dragon on the left and White Tiger on the right, making it a true feng shui treasure land. Looking down from Tiger Mountain, Shengquan Waterfront Bay resembles a thousand-year-old sacred turtle, blessing the local people with longevity, health, and continuous good fortune. For visitors who enjoy heights, climbing to the main peak of Huashan Mountain, which stands 755.8 meters above sea level, offers views to the south of Jiuli Long Mountain and to the west, the dazzling night scenery of the ten-li Chang’an Avenue. Truly a multi-rewarding delight.

Not far from Shengquan Nunnery, beneath the spring, lies a bluestone slab said to have been left behind by Goddess Nüwa when she mended the heavens. The words “Stone Mother” are engraved on it and remain clearly visible to this day. Devout worshippers often bring their children here to burn incense and worship after visiting Shengquan Nunnery, recognizing the bluestone as their godmother. It is believed that this can protect newborns from illness and untimely death, ensuring smooth and healthy growth—an extremely efficacious practice. Upon first entering the scenic area, it feels like walking through the wilderness of history. Gradually, you hear the murmuring sound of flowing water. The pure Shengquan water, as delicate as Chang’e’s skin, nourishes every stone and patch of land beneath your feet, year after year, infusing the land with spiritual energy and creating ever-changing forms. Drifting spiritually by the Shengquan waters makes you want to touch, caress, and lean into it—so pure that, if not careful, your soul might be drawn away by its crystal-clear depths.

The water of Shengquan is graceful and tender, pure and elegant, dripping like dewdrops, gurgling like springs, tranquil as a heavenly paradise. It can wash away the fatigue of work and cleanse the dust from your thoughts. Here, one can fully appreciate the beauty of nature and reflect on the gains and losses of life’s journey. Locals say that paying homage at Shengquan Nunnery and tasting the spring water can cure a hundred illnesses and increase fortune and happiness.

Here you can pick Shengquan peaches from June to October, enjoying the pleasure of self-sufficient harvesting. The most famous “Birthday Gift Peach” is highly renowned for its unique cultural significance and humanistic depth, making it the best choice for visitors to give to relatives and friends or serve to guests. There is also the Shengquan pancake, rated among the top ten delicacies of Pinggu. With its traditional craftsmanship, scientifically nutritious ingredients, and handcrafted finesse, it is praised by visitors for its fragrant taste and refreshing flavor. Pinggu tourism welcomes you!

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development

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