Cangmi Ancient Road Scenic Area

Cangmi Ancient Road Scenic Area

The Yanqing Cangmi Ancient Road Scenic Area is located 90 kilometers northwest of the capital. Spanning over a thousand square kilometers, it features winding peaks and flowing waters, with altitudes rising from 350 meters to 1,500 meters. The landscape varies dramatically, with nature crafting numerous microclimates that create ever-changing scenes—morning light and evening shadows, nearly a thousand types of vegetation, and a forest coverage rate of over 80%. The forests are home to a variety of animals and a rich diversity of insects. Explore the 130-million-year-old ancient tree fossils that intrigued Shen Kuo; hear the legendary tales of Han Zhongli bidding farewell to his mother at Lotus Mountain; paddle on Yantian Pool as if sailing among the clouds; wander through fields of rice stretching for miles, their fragrance intoxicating; find enlightenment along the Black and White Rivers, where good and evil are clearly distinct; attain wisdom at Dripping Water Pot and discover the heavenly realm of Square Vase Cave; admire the ancient cypresses that symbolize longevity on Qixian Ridge; play at Pearl Spring and marvel at its gushing jade-like waters; gaze upon the majestic mountain barriers from Tianmen Pass; and shop for local mountain delicacies in Sihaoye, where the simple and warm-hearted folk customs will make you linger. Here, you’ll feel the beauty of nature—beneath the blue sky and white clouds, in such breathtaking scenery, you’ll sense how harmoniously humans and nature coexist.

Scenic Spot Location

Sisha Highway, Cangmi Ancient Road, Yanqing County, Beijing, China