China Dream Stone City
China Dream Stone City is located at the foot of the Great Wall in the Mutianyu section of the Beijing Great Wall tourist area. It houses over 20,000 rare stones from across the country, weighing more than 4,500 tons, and serves as a hub for "China's rock collectors." The park mainly features the "Mutian Waterforest Cave," the "Strange Stones Circle," and the "Grand View Tower of Rare Stones." The "Mutian Waterforest Cave" is a cave within a cave, with interconnected chambers. Not only does it have swiftly flowing water, but also features a spectacular waterfall cascading from the cave ceiling, leaving visitors in awe.
The Strange Stones Circle is filled with rugged rocks and striking peaks, and includes a serene stone forest path for visitors to explore the area. The Grand View Tower of Rare Stones is the main attraction of China Dream Stone City, showcasing nearly a hundred types and a thousand pieces of ornamental stones in a dazzling array of colors and forms—some bright red, some emerald green, some crystal clear, some radiant and shining, some resembling birds in flight, others like beasts on the move—delighting rock collectors and leaving them amazed.
China Dream Stone City is currently Asia’s largest rare stone museum, fully showcasing the profound richness and breathtaking beauty of Chinese stone culture. It is also the country’s first theme park dedicated to rare stones, covering an area of 33,000 square meters, and is one of the largest rare stone gardens in the world. It displays over 20,000 uniquely shaped rocks and stones collected from across China.
China Dream Stone City features three major natural scenic areas—the Mutian Waterforest Cave, the Strange Stones Garden, and the Grand View Tower of Rare Stones—comprising nearly a thousand individual landscapes. These include the Guinness World Record-holding Mutian Waterforest Cave; the rare stone "Qilin Auspiciousness," which a qigong company reportedly offered 500,000 RMB to purchase but was refused; the rare stone "Majestic Lion’s Might," which a Singaporean businessman tried to buy for 630,000 RMB without success; and the rare stone "Divine Dragon Soaring," acquired for 220,000 RMB just before Hong Kong’s handover. The park is home to numerous invaluable, national-treasure-level rare and famous stones that offer visitors a feast for the eyes and broaden their horizons. The park also showcases the rare stone collection of Mr. Zhu Boteng, known as the "Chinese Stone Immortal" and the "World-Famous King of Rare Stone Collectors." He has been collecting rare stones for over 30 years, traveling a distance that could circle the Earth twice.
The Mutianyu Great Wall Comprehensive Tourism Service Area has received widespread attention during its construction and marks a significant milestone as the scenic area celebrates 31 years since its opening, signaling a new phase of development with great importance. Nestled among mountains and boasting beautiful scenery, the area has a vegetation coverage rate of over 98%. Known as the “Foremost Beauty of the Great Wall at Mutianyu,” it is one of the finest preserved segments of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. It is characterized by fresh air, double crenellations, unique gate towers, dense watchtowers, strong three-dimensional views, and the coexistence of inner and outer supporting walls. The tourism area includes a closed-cable car, the Sibide Slide, China Dream Stone City, the Huairou Great Wall Culture Museum, the Great Wall Mountain Villa, and the Yisonglou Restaurant. With comprehensive facilities and full functionality, it was rated as a National 5A-level Tourist Attraction in 2011.
Visiting the art exhibit of the “King of Stones” offers a uniquely fascinating experience, and entering China Dream Stone City leaves an unforgettable impression on visitors. The Strange Stones Garden features rugged rocks, clear lake reflections, and an elegant environment. Within the garden, dozens of stone-formed landscapes such as the “World’s No. 1 Stone,” “Galloping Horse,” “Lion Welcoming Guests,” “Eagle Spreading Wings,” “Jade Peak Piercing Clouds,” and “Five Elders Peak” are breathtaking. The Mutian Waterforest Cave contains thousands of formations with names like the “Jade Pool Fairyland,” “Immortal Gathering,” “Heavenly Palace Wonder,” “Ninth Heaven Fantasy,” “Western Region Grapes,” and “Fairy Garden,” displaying a myriad of postures and creating a heavenly scene that dazzles and enchants. The Grand View Tower of Rare Stones showcases a rich collection of stones, both in form and spirit. Dozens of rare and precious stones—including “Coiling Dragon,” “Round and Lustrous Pearls,” “Qilin Auspiciousness,” “Peacock Displaying Its Feathers,” and “Nine-Tiered Waterfall”—are hailed as priceless treasures that leave viewers in absolute awe.
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