Di Shui Hu Wu Long Gorge Scenic Area

Di Shui Hu Wu Long Gorge Scenic Area

The Di Shui Hu Wu Long Gorge Tourist Area is located to the south of Shaliangzi Township in Yanqing County, at the border between Yanqing and Huairou Counties, covering an area of 140,070 square meters.

Owing to calcium carbonate crystal bonding in the bedrock, the mountain contains numerous oddly shaped karst caves that are interconnected with streams and pools of flowing water inside. One of the caves extends tens of meters, twisting deeply into the mountain. As you enter, a stream flows beneath your feet, while the cave is filled with wondrous sights — such as a seated laughing Buddha, a monkey scaling the cliffs, groups of playful monkeys, lizards clinging to rocks, hanging stalactites, and blooming stone flowers. The cave offers a variety of fantastical and strikingly beautiful formations.

The scenic area features serene valleys, deep gorges, competing mountain peaks, peculiar rocks, waterfalls, layered clouds over mysterious caves, and lush forests — all exuding the charm of wild mountain landscapes. Due to ancient tectonic shifts, this area has formed steep karst mountains with striking peaks and perilous cliffs, standing tall along the banks of the Bai River. Numerous springs on the mountain flow year-round, converging at the mountaintop into streams that cascade down cliffs dozens of meters high, splashing water and thundering with noise. Along the waterfall cliffs are naturally formed caves, one of which has an entrance approximately 2.8 meters high, 6 meters wide, and extending over ten meters inside. Within its winding depths are various bizarre and magical stalactite formations. The waterfall pours from above the cave entrance like an upside-down bead curtain, scattering into a rain-like spray, recreating the fantastical scenery of the Water Curtain Cave from the Journey to the West. Known as the “Fanghu Cave Heaven, a Mirror of the Immortals,” it has been a famous scenic spot in Yanqing since ancient times.

The fishing area covers a total of 2,000 square meters and is stocked with over 4,000 pounds of rainbow trout. Fishing bait and equipment are provided free of charge to visitors. The Di Shui Hu Hunting Ground is located at the mountaintop source of the waterfall, where artificially released wild rabbits, pheasants, and pigeons can be hunted using bows and arrows — offering a unique experience. The scenic area also has an open-air dance floor spanning 800 square meters. Within Di Shui Hu, there are 10 small two-person rowboats and 10 motorized bumper boats, as well as floating steel docks.

The scenic area is fully equipped with infrastructure. The Di Shui Hu Hotel is nestled against the mountain and by the water, with its main structure being a traditional-style three-courtyard building. There are two large parking lots that can accommodate up to 200 vehicles of various sizes. The scenic area hosts North China’s largest rock climbing base, managed by the National Mountaineering Team, featuring seven professional routes, ten regular routes, and ten beginner routes. It is fully equipped and staffed with professional instructors.

Address: Xisitangou Village, Shaliangzi Township, Yanqing District, Beijing

Type: Mountain

Recommended visiting time: About 1 hour

Tel: 010-69643650, 010-65212223

Official Website: http://www.dtwlx.com/

Opening Hours:

9:00-16:30

Ticket Information:

Gate Price: 50.0 RMB

Adult ticket: 50 RMB; children under 1.2m are free; seniors over 60 enjoy a 50% discount.

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