Rome Lake is located in Shunyi District, Beijing, and gets its name from being situated between Luogezhuang and Matouzhuang. The lake covers an area of about 300 acres, has a relatively regular oval shape, and boasts clear water and a beautiful, picturesque surroundings, making it a great spot for fishing, walking, and leisure. In addition to the scenic lakeside views, the restaurants and eateries on the western shore of the lake also…
The China International Exhibition Center (New Venue) is strategically located by the Wenyu River in Tianzhu Airport City, Shunyi District, Beijing. It boasts an exceptionally prime location. Just 1.5 kilometers east of the Capital International Airport, it is adjacent to the Tianzhu Industrial Development Zone and the green ecological corridor along the Wenyu River. The planned site lies within the public construction and business district of “Airport City.” The overall layout takes inspiration from the river…
An 80-kilometer mountain hiking trail was completed in 2014, surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of orchards where visitors can explore, pick fruit, and enjoy leisure activities. A vast forest park has also been built. Phone: 010-60461634. Attraction location: Longwantun Town, Shunyi District, Beijing…
The hiking trail is located in the northern mountainous area of Shunyi District, Beijing. The Yanshan Mountain foothills extend across Mulin and Longwantun, two towns spanning nearly thirty kilometers with over 40,000 acres of mountainous terrain. The Wucai Qianshan Riverside National Hiking Trail is built across these mountains, and the Yuzigou section of the trail features the richest vegetation, with dense woods and…
Located in the core area of Wucai Qianshan in Shunyi District, Beijing, Beijing Gourd Art Manor is dedicated to promoting, displaying, and experiencing Chinese gourd culture, offering leisure and sightseeing activities centered around gourds. Visitors can also experience the “Intangible Cultural Heritage” of traditional Beijing fire-painted gourd craftsmanship, engage in farming culture experiences, tour specialty organic fruit and vegetable plantations, and participate in fruit picking. The manor showcases Chinese singing insect culture, and more.
Founded in 2005, Beijing University of Technology, Gengdan Institute is a full-time regular undergraduate institution approved by the Ministry of Education of China. The institute is named after Geng Dan, an early Chinese educator, revolutionary, and Ph.D. graduate from the UK, who was also a martyr. Upholding the non-profit public welfare educational philosophy, the institute carries forward the legacy of...
Established in 2011, Manggu Amusement Park covers an area of 150 acres. "Mang" carries the meaning of romance, and is also phonetically similar to "man," which means slow — a nod to slowing down. It offers a peaceful retreat from the fast-paced urban life and a return to nature. Featured offerings include dining, DIY barbecues, beverage bars, private vegetable gardens, fishing, lavender fields, rapeseed flowers, verbena...
Beijing Jinglin Building is located in the Capital Airport residential area, adjacent to the newly built T3 Terminal and the new International Exhibition Center. It enjoys convenient transportation and an elegant environment. With a classic and refined design, the building covers an area of 30,000 square meters and is an international hot spring hotel. It offers various room types including standard rooms, business suites, apartment suites, and deluxe suites...
Located by the river, the Shunyi Three-Highs Agricultural Demonstration Park boasts a beautiful natural environment with lush greenery and a wide variety of flowers. Since officially opening to visitors in 2000, the park has served as a multifunctional destination integrating modern agricultural displays, the commercialization of agricultural science and technology achievements, incubation of high-tech enterprises, youth science education, and agricultural tourism.
Established in 2011, Bangkok Paradise covers an area of 150 acres. "Man" conveys a sense of romance, while also taking the same sound as “慢” (slow), symbolizing the idea of slowing down. It offers a peaceful retreat from the fast-paced urban life and a return to nature. Featured offerings include dining, DIY barbecue, a beverage bar, private vegetable gardens, fishing, lavender fields, rapeseed flowers, verbena...
Located in Xuanzhuanghu Village, Lishui Town, Shunyi District, Beijing, the Shunyi Daludang Sightseeing and Picking Garden currently has 11 strawberry greenhouses and 4 nectarine (peach) greenhouses. It can accommodate up to 1,000 visitors for picking activities daily and is close to attractions such as the Beijing International Flower Port, Hanshiqiao Wetland, Happy Ape Theme Park, Jiaozhuanghu Tunnel, Shunxin Resort...
Shunyi Beamless Pavilion is located east of Guzhuangzi Village, Dasungezhuang Town, Shunyi District, and is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit in the sixth batch designated by Beijing. Originally named Jade Emperor Pavilion, it was first built during the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the Qing Dynasty. Though it appears to have three stories from the outside, it actually has only two levels inside, and the entire structure contains no beams or pillars. The pavilion houses murals that are brightly colored and vividly depicted, serving as rare material for studying ancient…
Originally named Qianzhen Cave and also known as Shifo Cave (Stone Buddha Cave), Beijing’s Shihua Cave is located in Nancheying Village, Fangshan District, approximately fifty kilometers south of Beijing’s urban area. Traveling along the Beijing–Shijiazhuang Expressway and exiting at Liangxiang, it’s just fifteen kilometers west to reach Shihua Cave. As a representative karst cave in North China...
The Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site is located approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Beijing, at the junction between mountainous and plain areas. To the southeast lies the North China Plain, while to the northwest are mountainous regions. The nearby mountains in Zhoukoudian are mostly composed of limestone, which, under the action of water erosion, formed natural caves of varying sizes—acting as repositories for "dragon bones." Hence, the mountain is named Dragon...
Yunju Temple is located in Fangshan District, southwest of Beijing, approximately 70 kilometers from the city center. Covering an area of over 70,000 square meters, it consists of Yunju Temple, the Scripture Cave on Shijing Mountain, and a cluster of pagodas from the Tang and Liao dynasties, forming a major treasure trove of Chinese Buddhist culture. On March 4, 1961, it was among the first group of sites designated as Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level by the State Council. In 19…
Nestled in Qidu of the Shidu Scenic Area, the Grape Garden Resort earns its name from its over 50-acre grape cultivation base. Surrounded by rolling mountains, the resort offers sweeping views of lush peaks and verdant foliage. Its unique natural environment creates a distinctive microclimate—cool in summer and mild in winter—that draws visitors from far and wide…
Beijing Fuheng Agricultural Sightseeing Park is a multifunctional rural agricultural leisure destination that integrates sightseeing and fruit picking, leisure vacations, rustic-style accommodation and dining, fishing, immersive experiences of traditional folk culture and performances, business conferences and exhibition displays, organic vegetable and fruit cultivation, green livestock farming, development and promotion of advanced agricultural technologies, shopping and service facilities, as well as logistics and wholesale...
Doucun Earthen City is one of the better-preserved ancient cities in our city with relatively abundant relics (from the Warring States period to the Western Han Dynasty). It holds significant historical and geographical research value for studying Beijing’s past. It is listed as part of the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. …
Holy Lotus Mountain (also known as Shengmi Shitang Lotus Mountain) is located among the rugged mountains in the northwest of Fangshan District, southwest of Beijing, at an altitude of 930 meters. It is a gathering place for Taoism. The mountain features steep terrain, majestic beauty, deep valleys and murmuring streams at the foot, towering peaks and sheer cliffs along the ridges, ever-changing clouds and mist on the summit, lush forests...
Introduction to the origin of Shidu: In ancient times, the Juma River had a very strong flow, making it impossible to build bridges over it. At every major bend where the river entered a village, there was a ferry crossing. Within the 20-kilometer stretch from the First Ferry to the Tenth Ferry, there are 10 bends, hence 10 ferry crossings, which gave the area its name. Another explanation is related to Buddhism—"Shidu" is an abbreviation of the Buddhist phrase "saving all sentient beings in the ten directions." The ten directions refer to the east, south, west, north, southeast, northeast, southwest, northwest, up, and down. Why are the First to Fifth Ferries not called "ferries," but starting from the Sixth Ferry they are? Because Buddhist followers must observe the Five Precepts (also known as the Five Barriers), namely not killing, not stealing, not committing sexual misconduct, not lying, and not drinking alcohol. Only by overcoming these five barriers can one achieve enlightenment. (The Fifth Ferry is called Xiguan Shang.) The Six Perfections, also known as the "Six Pāramitās" or "Six Means of Crossing to the Other Shore," are six methods proposed by Buddhism to go from the shore of samsara to the shore of nirvana. These six methods are: giving, moral discipline, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom. They aim to save all beings who are destined to be saved, and only after all beings are saved can one attain enlightenment, benefiting both oneself and others. "Shidu" symbolizes the fulfillment of merit and the attainment of enlightenment. 1. Geographic Location: The Shidu Scenic Area belongs to Shidu Town, Fangshan District, Beijing. It is located at the northeastern edge of the Taihang Mountains and the mountainous region of the northwestern North China Plain, about 80 kilometers from downtown Beijing. Geographically, it lies between 39°5'–39°6' north latitude and 115°3'–115°8' east longitude. 2. Area: The Shidu Scenic Area covers a practical area of 301 square kilometers, making it the largest natural scenic area in Beijing in terms of length and width. It stretches from Yidu Village in the east to Dashadi in the west, from Sanqing Cave in the north to Gaoliang Mountain in the south. It is approximately 40 kilometers long from east to west and up to 25 kilometers wide from north to south. 3. Elevation: The highest point in the scenic area is Dawajian Peak at 1,210.8 meters. The second highest is Niujiao Mountain at 1,176.94 meters. The lowest point is Zhangfang at 84.2 meters. The lowest point in Shidu Town is the Fifth Ferry at 135 meters. 4. Transportation: Nowadays, transportation to Shidu is very convenient. The Beijing–Yuanyang Railway runs through the area. Shidu Station (starting from Beijing South Railway Station, connected to major railway lines such as Beijing–Guangzhou and Beijing–Tianjin–Tangshan, and ending in Taiyuan, Shanxi, which is further connected to major railway lines in Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia) is more than capable of receiving visitors from all directions. The flat and wide asphalt roads lead directly to the capital, Beijing. Bus route 917 (Tianqiao – Shidu) operates ten round trips daily. The bus tour company’s “You 10 Route” also provides easy access to the Shidu Scenic Area. 5. Climate: The Shidu Scenic Area has a warm temperate semi-humid continental climate, with mild winters and cool summers. The annual average temperature is 11.2°C, and the annual average precipitation is 687.5 mm. The climate here is pleasant, the water quality is good, and because the Juma River flows through the area, the air has relatively high humidity and excellent air quality, meeting Class I standards. The air is rich in negative oxygen ions, earning it the reputation of a “natural oxygen bar” and “natural air conditioner.” 6. Environment: Being far from urban areas, the region is free from pollution by any industrial or mining enterprises. The air and water quality are excellent. Its geographic location is outstanding, forming a beautiful scenic line in southwestern Beijing—the picturesque Shidu Scenic Area with its clear mountains and waters. The area boasts rich biological resources, with vegetation coverage reaching 82%, making it an ideal place for visitors to relax and cultivate their minds. 7. Origin of Shidu: In ancient times, the Juma River had a very strong flow, making it impossible to build bridges over it. At every major bend where the river entered a village, there was a ferry crossing. Within the 20-kilometer stretch from the First Ferry to the Tenth Ferry, there are 10 bends, hence 10 ferry crossings, which gave the area its name. Another explanation is related to Buddhism—"Shidu" is an abbreviation of the Buddhist phrase "saving all sentient beings in the ten directions." The ten directions refer to the east, south, west, north, southeast, northeast, southwest, northwest, up, and down. Why are the First to Fifth Ferries not called "ferries," but starting from the Sixth Ferry they are? Because Buddhist followers must observe the Five Precepts (also known as the Five Barriers), namely not killing, not stealing, not committing sexual misconduct, not lying, and not drinking alcohol. Only by overcoming these five barriers can one achieve enlightenment. (The Fifth Ferry is called Xiguan Shang.) The Six Perfections, also known as the "Six Pāramitās" or "Six Means of Crossing to the Other Shore," are six methods proposed by Buddhism to go from the shore of samsara to the shore of nirvana. These six methods are: giving, moral discipline, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom. They aim to save all beings who are destined to be saved, and only after all beings are saved can one attain enlightenment, benefiting both oneself and others. "Shidu" symbolizes the fulfillment of merit and the attainment of enlightenment. 8. Local Customs and Culture: The Shidu Scenic Area showcases rich local customs and culture, with diverse dialects and lively local expressions. Established cultural villages such as Xizhuang Folk Village, Xihe Farmhouse Inn, and Liubo Park Resort in the Sixth Ferry have opened and are receiving visitors. The Farmer's Paradise in the Fifth Ferry is under construction. These farmhouse resorts offer authentic rural experiences to visitors, allowing them to stay in farmhouses, engage in farm work, enjoy farm food, watch farming activities (like pushing millstones and grinding—both exhausting and fun), and witness unique wedding, funeral, and festival ceremonies full of cultural color, reflecting kinship, friendship, and camaraderie.