Shidu Nature Park in Beijing
Shidu is a natural scenic spot with mountains and rivers. Its unique karst landform is very rare in the north. There are cliffs, waterfalls and many streams.
English Name: Shidu Scenic Area in Beijing
Chinese Name: 北京十渡风景区
Attraction Type: Beijing Attraction, Nature, Park, X-sports
Best Time to Visit: Whole year
Recommended Visiting Time: about 2 days
Admission Fee: CNY32-260
Address in English: Fangshan District, Beijing
Address in Chinese: 北京市房山区
Why is Shidu Scenic Area in Beijing so Special?
Shidu is a natural scenic spot with mountains and rivers. Its unique karst landform is very rare in the north. There are cliffs, waterfalls and many streams. It flows through the huge horse and clear water of the Shidu river. There are entertainment items such as CS and bungee jumping on both sides of the river. You can also drift in the river by bamboo raft.
Where is Shidu Scenic Area in Beijing?
The Shidu Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Fangshan District, Beijing.
How to Get There?
- Take bus 917 at the Tianqiao Station or Guang’anmen Nei Station. The bus departs from Tianqiao from 06:00 to 17:00.
- Train no. 6437 leaves from West Railway Station at 17:45 and arrives at Ten Ferries Station at 20:05; train no. 6438 returns at 9:58 and gets to West Railway Station at 12:29. The train ticket costs CNY 6.5 per person. Upon arrival, take Bus Fang 17/ Fang 19 to get there.
History
Shidu means ten ferries. In ancient times, because of the rapidity of Juma River, it was impossible to build bridges on the river, so people built ferries at every big turning of the river. The reason why they were named is that there were ten large ferries in total. Although modern bridges have replaced all ferries, the name is still in use. Shidu scenic spot is the only large-scale karst landform in northern China and the largest natural scenic spot in Beijing.
Highlights of Shidu Scenic Area
Now there is a ferry from east to west along the river to 18 villages. Every place has beautiful scenery and play. The main scenic spots developed by Shidu include Liudu Longzhai scenic spot, Shidu Donggang Lake scenic spot and Shidu military Horse Park. The transportation of Shidu is convenient. There is a bus passing through every ferry. You can take a bus or drive here.
The First Ferry
The most attractive part of the first ferry is the towering cliff, which looks like a huge stone gate connecting heaven and earth.
The Second Ferry
The most spectacular landscape around the second ferry crossing of Shidu is the open river beach on the East Bank of the giant horse river, and the huge cliff on the west side is a huge crack from top to bottom, which seems to be a masterpiece of a broadsword passing through the bridge. Tourists can clearly see the Wuzhishan mountain. Because of its Buddha finger shape, it’s another scenic spot that can’t be missed. Actually, it’s also called the fairyland cave An art paradise, the cave was formed 1.6 billion years ago, with a depth of more than 3000 meters (9800 feet). There are sediments in stalactite caves formed 300000-700000 years ago in various forms, such as stone pillars, pagodas, waterfalls, mirrors and crystal flowers.
The Third Ferry
The third ferry in Shidu is famous for its huge upright spire peak opposite the bridge of the third ferry. You can see that the Grand Canyon in the south is named another famous scenic spot because of its quiet scenery, elegant ancient pagoda and peculiar mountains. The legend of Muke fortress is that it is the fortress of Muguiying (960-1127), the famous female commander of the Northern Song Dynasty.
The Fourth Ferry
In the fourth ferry area, only a thin sky can be seen under the narrow canyon, and the bathing beach is worth visiting.
The Fifith Ferry
The most distinctive place of the fifth ferry is the fairy peak valley, which is a small crack destroyed by the giant horse river on the mountain. You can swim in the river by boat or ride on the beach.
The Sixth Ferry
On the beach of the sixth ferry, it’s glittering and refreshing. After playing in the water, it’s really pleasant to lie on the soft and warm beach and bask in the sun. There’s the largest water entertainment center, the Green Wave Resort. It’s said that it’s a paradise for swimmers. It’s a luxury yacht and barbecue are attractive features.
The Seventh Ferry
Facing the Green Wave Resor, the Isolated Stronghold is the most outstanding scenic spot of the seventh ferry. It has a 300 meter long narrow valley with 100 meter high cliffs on both sides. Tourists can only look up through the cliffs to a thin sky along the riverbed. You can see various geological wonders, such as shale, stromatolite and homologous inclusions, which make the area selected as a branch by geologists Learning demonstration base.
The Eighth Ferry
The eighth ferry is famous for its amazing scenic spots, such as the riverside park, stalagmite mountain, sightseeing Buddhist temple and Qilin mountain, where there are two bungee jumping platforms, attracting many X-sports fans.
The Ninth Ferry
The ninth ferry is absolutely a must-see scenic spot. It has the largest water area, most hotels and the most abundant entertainment projects. On the East Bank of Juma River stands a dolomite platform. On the opposite Longshan, there is a pavilion called “Buddha watching Pavilion”. The unique scenic spot here is Wanjingxian Valley, where tourists can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery of Bijia mountain and Yinping mountain. Zhuma park is also the place A huge scenic spot Park in the district has the first bungee jumping platform in China. In addition, tourists can choose Biying water amusement parks such as Canyon flight, simulated glider flight and rock climbing to let tourists experience the charm of Jiangnan scenery and many other entertainment items, such as roller coaster, kayak, duck boat and rafting.
The Tenth Ferry
Luoquan lake, Tashan Xianchi, Shimen, Longshan, Hushan and other scenic spots are located in the tenth ferry.
The special feature of the tenth ferry is the Tour of Farmer’s House, which is a place of great interest for tourists. Tourists can choose agritainment, live in agritainment, perform farming, watch agricultural activities, taste local delicious wild vegetables with absolute health and enjoy appetizer barbecue. Besides, you must not miss the following food: Valentine’s Day dish, celery, magnolia flower bud, mountain mushroom, roast lamb, rainbow trout Fried fish and pepper buds.
Useful Travel Tips
- Admission Fee: There is no charge to enter the stone, but many scenic spots have separate tickets.
| East Lake Port | CNY95 |
| West Lake Port | CNY32 |
| Isolated Stronghold | CNY75 |
| Glass Bridge | CNY80 |
| Bungee Jumping | CNY260 |
| Juma River Drift | CNY80 |
| Wanjing Fairy Valley Drift | CNY100 |
- Opening Hours: Shidu Nature park opens all day, but the attractions and entertainments inside mostly open from 8:00 to 17:00.
