Panlong Waterfall Natural Scenic Area

Panlong Waterfall Natural Scenic Area

The Panlong Waterfall Natural Scenic Tourism Area is located within Nanshan Village in Pinggu District. One of China’s fifteen famous mountains, “Panshan Mountain,” lies adjacent to the southern foothills of the scenic area, boasting beautiful scenery and a pleasant landscape.

Panlong Waterfall not only features stunning natural views but has also long been known for its many temples, rocks, and caves; the area includes nine valleys, eighteen caves, and was once home to seventy-two temples. The Divine Dragon Cave, Tiger Cave, and Immortal Cave are all remarkably unique; the original Longquan Temple, Anjing Temple, Baoguo Temple, Qingfeng Temple, and Ruiyun Temple held significant places in Buddhist sacred sites. Although they were tragically burned and looted by Japanese troops, their ruins remain and serve as a base for patriotic education. Experts and scholars from the municipal water conservancy, geology, and tourism departments have determined that developing Panlong Waterfall helps protect existing water infrastructure, conserve water sources, and preserve vegetation. The southern part consists of granite, while the northern part is limestone. At the junction of these two rock types, below 150 meters, there is a rich reserve of mineral water.

In summer, as you enter the scenic area, you’ll be greeted by a refreshing wave of coolness that instantly lightens your mood, sweeping away all travel fatigue and life’s worries. At this moment, your eyes will be filled only with the gently babbling streams, the deep pools where fish swim just beneath the surface, the densely clustered peculiar rocks, the majestic waterfalls cascading down, the fragrant mountain forests alive with birdsong, and the tranquil pavilions hidden among the tree shade.

In winter, Panlong Waterfall also reveals her beautiful side—the lake surface freezes over into a thick layer of ice, resembling a mirror reflecting the azure sky, or a pristine white jade inlaid in the embrace of the surrounding mountains.

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development