Jixian Shilong Gorge Scenic Area

　　The Jixian Shilong Gorge Scenic Area in Tianjin is located north of Duanzhuang Village, Xiaying Town, Jixian County, 25 kilometers from the county seat, covering a total area of over 2,000 hectares. Here, the towering peaks and deep valleys are both majestic and precipitous, while pools, waterfalls, and streams flow endlessly. Vines climb and twist among the mountains, painting the landscape with picturesque scenery. The origin of Shilong Gorge’s name comes from a touching legend. Beneath the Guilong Bridge lies a complete stone dragon, half-hidden in the stream as if trying to swim upstream. Legend has it that this was a dragon from the “Dragon Pool” attempting to ride the mist out of the valley and leap over the Dragon Gate, but it turned into a carp midway. Realizing its mistake, the little dragon hurriedly turned back and jumped back up to the Dragon Pool. Although it transformed back into a dragon, it was exhausted and had no strength to swim upstream again, so it hid beneath the water and turned into the stone dragon we see today. The Shilong Gorge scenic area can be divided into upper and lower sections. The upper section features peculiar rocks, ancient trees, and vast mixed forests, collectively known as the “Emerald Longevity Slope.” The slope is covered with exotic flowers and rare ancient trees, making the mountains lush and green. The lower section is dominated by bridges and waterfalls. There are more than ten structures including stone arch bridges, suspension bridges, plank walks, and stepping stones, while pools and waterfalls are too numerous to count.

　　Address: North of Duanzhuang Village, Xiaying Town, Jixian County, Tianjin

　　Type: Forest, Waterfall, Pond, Bridge

　　Opening Hours:

　　08:00-17:00.