Qifeng Mountain National Forest Park
Qifeng Mountain National Forest Park is a national-level forest park.
Qifeng Mountain National Forest Park is located in Liuli Temple Town, Huairou District, Beijing, bordered by the Bai River to the north and Yunmeng Mountain to the south, and is 80 kilometers from downtown. Covering an area of 65 hectares (975 mu), the park boasts over 50,000 maple (smoke tree) trees and is adjacent to the Badaling section of the Great Wall ruins.
Due to the mountainous terrain and significant elevation variations, the park exhibits clear vertical plant distribution, categorized into four vegetation type groups, eight vegetation types, and 22 formations. The area is rich in plant species, with 635 species of vascular plants belonging to 102 families and 366 genera. It is one of the most well-preserved forest ecosystems in the Beijing area. The park consists of two major natural scenic areas—Qifeng Mountain and Baichazi—and serves as an important ecological barrier in the northern part of the capital.
Majestic mountains carry the spiritual essence of millennia. Dreamlike landscapes reveal the beauty, grandeur, wonder, and peril of these ever-changing ranges, painted in bold strokes like splashed ink, with misty clouds and spectacular vistas. Amidst the countless peaks and valleys lie numerous legendary tales of human history.
Natural Bridge: The “Natural Bridge” at the entrance of Sunhugou is the largest known example of such a phenomenon in the Beijing area, offering high ornamental and scientific value. Depending on the viewer’s angle, the rock aperture takes on different shapes—sometimes a full moon in the sky, other times a crescent piercing through the clouds. Locals vividly call it the “Moon Mountain.”
Within the park, the limestone mountain area features steep peaks and deeply cut river valleys, creating a landscape of narrow gorges and oddly shaped rocks—an ideal spot for sightseeing and rock climbing. Notable formations include Qifeng Mountain and Lahan Mountain. In contrast, the granite mountain areas present a majestic and rustic grandeur, forming a striking contrast to the limestone. Prominent granite formations include Luan Shi Chuan Kong (Rocks Piercing the Sky) and Liudao Mountain.
Liuli Temple Town: Located in the northern mountainous region of Huairou, Liuli Temple Town is 43 kilometers from downtown Huairou. Covering an area of 226.3 square kilometers, it governs 17 administrative villages with a total population of 8,600. The town has well-developed infrastructure, including electricity, communication, medical care, and schools, along with public service facilities, and enjoys convenient transportation. Fanqi Road runs east-west, while National Highway 111 crosses north-south, with all villages in the town accessible by road.
Liuli Temple Town boasts vast mountainous areas rich in forestry, mineral, and tourism resources. Forested land accounts for 92% of the town's total area, with 14,000 hectares of woodland. The main fruit produce is flat peaches, along with apples, pears, and others... Liuli Temple Town detailed information++
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