Stone Forests Valley of East Beijing [Beijing]

It is located at the Huangsongyu in the northeast part of the Pinggu District of Beijing. Route: One can arrive there by going along the Airport Expressway to Shunping Road or by going along the Jingshun Road to Shunping Road. It is 85 kilometers away from the Second Ring Road of Beijing. In 1999, it was opened to the public. In 2005, large-scale transformation has been made and it was re-opened to the public in April 2006. The stone forest valley has dense plantations and clear air, so it is a natural scenic spot integrating suitable for holidays and recreation. The total acreage of the scenic spot is 12 square kilometers, and the total length is six kilometers. The mounts in the scenic area are high and steep, like stone forests. There are two patches of stone forests in the Stone Forests Valley of East Beijing, which are grandiose and varied in shapes; some look like huge pens; some look like strong lions; some look like graceful girls. There are many huge stones in the scenic spot of Stone Forest Valley. Some are standing on the high cliffs; some are erecting on slopes; and some are hidden in the valley. Apart from sights such as steep Wangzi Cliff, Xiagu Stone, flying stone, etc., there is the ¡°cool small world¡± like an imaginary world. In addition, the four-layer falls at a drop height of 120 meters dive down with roaring sounds, like silver chains or broken jades. In recent years, about 4000 square meters of ¡°outdoor bathing place¡± have been built for tourists to enjoy a leisurely life. During the period from July to September, tourists can have an experience of picking fruits and vegetables. There are more than 10 ponds in the valley, with exhaustless water source. The cliffs in the valley are high and steep, with countless cypress trees growing on it. One would marvel at their vitality.

Stone Forest Mount: The summit is standing erectly; There are ever-green pines and cypress trees, surges of waves, reflecting upon each other with the wonderful natural sceneries around. Especially on the summit of the stone forest mount after the rain when the vapor rises, and clouds are formed, one feels like in a fairy land.

Cool Small World: It is the coolest place within the scenic spot, with beads of water spraying on every part of cliffs. The stones are covered with lichen, with dense umbrage around. It is an ideal place for enjoying the coolness in hot summer.