Xianju Valley Scenic Area is located in the canyon northeast of Linggong Village, Taishitun Town, Miyun District, Beijing, 115 kilometers away from the capital. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot and has also won titles such as China's Most Beautiful Leisure Farm and National Five-Star Leisure Farm. The scenic area is surrounded by peaks, with shaded valleys, perennial streams, numerous ponds and waterfalls, and misty atmosphere. From the valley to the mountain top, azaleas, peaches, plums, spiraea and other flowers bloom in patches in different seasons, so it was anciently called Wanhua Mountain. The Wanhua Lake in the scenic area covers more than 100 mu, and Xianshui Lake is 1 kilometer long, 19 meters deep, with a maximum water storage capacity of about 180,000 cubic meters. The scenic area has standard rooms, single courtyards, log cabins, villas, etc., which can accommodate 200 people for accommodation at the same time.
Historical Culture
Xianju Valley has a profound accumulation of historical culture. The Sanqing Palace in the scenic area was built in the Jin Dynasty, with a history of more than 800 years. It is the only Taoist temple in the eastern part of Beijing and plays an important role in the inheritance of Taoist culture. Among the thousand-year-old cypresses on the temple platform, the "Two Cypresses with Intertwined Branches" is a national first-class famous ancient tree. According to folk legend, it is the incarnation of a young couple, symbolizing the everlasting love coexisting with nature, adding a romantic and mysterious color to the scenic area.
In addition, Xianju Valley is the birthplace of Gao Xianzhi, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty. Some relics related to his life still remain in the scenic area, allowing visitors to feel the thickness of history during their tour. At the same time, the Anti-Japanese Cave in the scenic area carries red memories. It was an important stronghold during the Anti-Japanese War and has now become a vivid classroom for teenagers' patriotic education, inheriting the indomitable national spirit.
Main Attractions
Xianshui Lake
Xianshui Lake is the first attraction after entering the scenic area. The lake water, like a transparent coiled dragon, is inlaid among the green mountains and shaded trees. The lake is 1 kilometer long, 19 meters deep, with a maximum water storage capacity of about 180,000 cubic meters. There is a special fishing area by the lake, where visitors can fish for free and enjoy a leisurely time.
Anti-Japanese Cave
Anti-Japanese Cave is located at the end of Xianshui Lake, a naturally formed stone cave. During the Anti-Japanese War, it was an important place for local soldiers and civilians to avoid the enemy and carry out anti-Japanese activities, witnessing that arduous period. It contains rich red culture and is an important place to cherish the memory of history and receive patriotic education.
Xianren Pool
Walking along the valley, you can reach Xianren Pool, which is said to be the place where fairies bathed. The pool water is clear to the bottom, surrounded by green trees, with a quiet and elegant environment, like a paradise, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Sanqing Palace
Sanqing Palace is located among the green mountains and cypresses. It was built in the Jin Dynasty, with a history of more than 800 years, and is the only Taoist temple in the eastern part of Beijing. The Taoist temple has a thriving incense, with a simple and solemn architectural style. The thousand-year-old cypresses on the temple platform are lush, among which the "Two Cypresses with Intertwined Branches" is a wonder, attracting many visitors to visit and pray for blessings.
Cherry Blossom Valley
The adventure route turning left from Xianren Pool leads to Cherry Blossom Valley. This route, with towering mountains and dangerous paths, boasts extremely splendid scenery. The landscape along the way is beautiful and full of wild charm, which is more suitable for young and middle-aged tourists to explore, allowing them to feel the grandeur of nature and the joy of challenging themselves.
Food
Xianju Valley Specialty Cakes
Xianju Valley specialty cakes are rich in variety, including meat cakes, scallion cakes, homemade cakes, sesame cakes, etc. These cakes are made of high-quality ingredients such as organic vegetables produced in the scenic area, with a soft taste and strong fragrance, which are loved by most visitors and are one of the must-try foods when coming to the scenic area.
Organic Vegetable Dishes
There is a special vegetable garden and two picking corridors in the scenic area. The vegetables used in the restaurant are all seasonal, fresh, green and pollution-free organic vegetables. These vegetables, after careful cooking by chefs, can be made into various delicious dishes, which can not only taste the true flavor of vegetables but also be healthy and nutritious.
Miyun Cake
Miyun Cake is a traditional pastry in Miyun area, made of raw materials such as glutinous rice, red dates, peanuts, corn and some beans. There is a stone mortar specially used for making Miyun Cake in the scenic area, and visitors can experience the production process for free. The Miyun Cake made by oneself is sweet, soft and glutinous, full of characteristics.
Reservoir Fish and Reservoir Shrimp
Reservoir fish and reservoir shrimp around are local specialty foods. Because they grow in reservoirs with excellent water quality, their meat is fresh and tender, with various cooking methods. Whether braised in soy sauce, steamed or boiled in soup, they are delicious and memorable.
Characteristic "One Pot Cooked"
Characteristic "One Pot Cooked" is a local traditional food. It cooks a variety of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, potatoes, corn, etc. together, which includes both dishes and staple foods, with a rich and mellow taste, fully reflecting the local dietary characteristics, allowing visitors to feel the authentic farm flavor.
Tickets
The ticket is 36 yuan per person.
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Opening Hours
The opening hours throughout the year are 08:00-17:00.
Tour Route
After entering the scenic area, you can first go to Xianshui Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and fish by the lake for a while. Then walk around the lake to reach Anti-Japanese Cave to learn about the red history behind it. Then walk along the valley to Xianren Pool to feel its quiet scenery.
There are two routes to choose from: one is the pilgrimage route turning right, passing through Santan Waterfall, Xianmen Pool, reaching Fairyland and then going to Sanqing Palace to feel the simplicity and tranquility of the Taoist temple; the other is the adventure route turning left, passing through Xiangu Stone Gate, Tianquan, Xianren Residence, and finally reaching Sanqing Palace. After the tour, you can choose to return along the original road or continue to visit other unvisited attractions.
Transportation
- Self-driving: Visitors can directly navigate to "Xianju Valley Natural Scenic Area" and drive according to the navigation route to reach.
- Bus: Take bus 980 at Dongzhimen to Miyun West Bridge Station, then transfer to bus Mi 38, get off at Linggong Bridge North Station, and then walk or take a taxi to the scenic area.
Must-visit Attractions
- Xianshui Lake: It is a beautiful alpine lake, 1 kilometer long and 19 meters deep, with beautiful scenery. You can fish and row boats here to enjoy the fun on the water.
- Sanqing Palace: With a long history, it was built in the Jin Dynasty, more than 800 years ago. It is the only Taoist temple in the eastern part of Beijing. The thousand-year-old cypresses on the temple platform are very distinctive, with a thriving incense.
- Anti-Japanese Cave: A natural stone cave, carrying red culture, witnessing the history of the Anti-Japanese War, with important educational significance.
Travel Suggestions
- It is recommended to spend half a day to a day for the tour. Visitors can reasonably arrange the tour route according to their physical strength and time.
- Visiting in different seasons has its own characteristics: in spring, you can enjoy the mountains full of flowers; in summer, it is suitable for summer vacation, and you can also experience water projects such as kayaking; in autumn, you can enjoy red leaves and pick fruits; in winter, you can enjoy beautiful ice and snow scenery.
- There are picking activities in the scenic area. Visitors can participate according to different seasons, pick fresh fruits and vegetables by themselves, and experience the fun of the countryside.
- The scenic area provides experience activities such as making hele (a kind of noodle) and making Miyun Cake. Visitors can actively participate in them to feel the local food culture.
Matters Needing Attention
- The adventure route to the left of Xianren Pool has towering mountains and dangerous roads, with high climbing difficulty. The elderly and children should choose carefully to avoid accidents.
- There are lush plants and many mosquitoes in the scenic area. It is recommended that visitors bring anti-mosquito supplies to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
- If you want to fish in Xianshui Lake, you need to do it in the designated area, abide by the scenic area regulations and pay attention to your own safety.
- Visitors bringing pets should abide by the scenic area's regulation of "bringing a mat when entering the house and keeping the pet on a leash when going out", take good care of the scenic area environment and prevent pets from affecting other visitors.