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Longmenjian Gorge Scenic Area

Longmenjian Gorge Scenic Area

Write: Jessica [2011-05-20]

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Introduction: With an area of 20 km , the spectacular landscapes of Longmenjian Gorge are formed by karst (eroded limestone) topography formed slowly over the past 150 million years. The Longmenjian Gorge Scenic Area, having so many caves both large and small, it has been named by experts "the geological museum of northern China." The gorge extends about 15 kilometers long, and includes dozens of distinctive scenic spots such as the Little Three Gorges, Shenn Mountain, and the Nine Dragons Waterfall.

Address: QingshuiTownship, Mentougou District

Admission: 35 yuan

Open Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bus Routes: 929 from Pingguoyuan to Qingshui

Telephone: 010-6182 8024