Shirenbei Geological Park

Shirenbei Geological Park

Shirenbei Geological Park is located in the dam area of Taolizhuang Township, Shangyi County, 55 kilometers from the county seat. It is 10 kilometers from the provincial highway Yangha Line (a secondary road) and covers an area of over 270 acres, making it the largest natural geological park in North China. The park’s most distinctive feature is that it combines two landforms and two climates in one site—above 1,700 meters elevation, the aerial grassland landscape merges seamlessly with geological viewing spots. Due to an earthquake fault line from 25 million years ago, the area features high-altitude grasslands on the mountain tops, rugged rocks at the foot of the mountains, and murmuring streams along the valleys. In summer and autumn, the aerial grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see, lush and green, with a pleasant climate, dotted with cattle and sheep. Between the dam edge and the mountainside, clouds and mist linger, forests are lush and layered, and peculiar stones stand tall. Sculpted rock formations resembling humans, statues, horses, elephants, frogs, cats, mice, turtles, snakes, and pillars are strikingly lifelike, uniquely shaped, and come in a thousand fascinating forms, creating a scene almost like a fairyland. Among the crisscrossing strange rocks in the mountains, exotic flowers and plants bloom fragrantly, while mineral water flows down the gullies. Blocked by the various massive boulders throughout the valley, the water gradually forms terraced-like small pools that look like cascading water curtains. The sight of shimmering waters and the sound of flowing streams bring peace to the mind and make visitors linger without wanting to leave. Every summer and autumn, this stunning natural scenery attracts numerous tourists.

In addition, there is a high-quality spring within Shirenbei Geological Park. According to surveys, many residents here enjoy long and healthy lives, and the secret is said to be their regular consumption of the spring water from Shiren Spring.