Taoyuan Xiangu (the Peach-Garden Paradise) Scenic Area is a national class-AAA scenic zone and an ecological tourist and scenery area.
It is located 90 kilometers from downtown Beijing and it is eight kilometers long from the western bank of the Miyun Reservoir in the east and to the top of the Guanfengtai Peak in the west. The total area of the scenic zone is 16 km . In the valleys of the scenic zone, the forests are thick, the mountain peaks are high and imposing, there are numerous ponds and waterfalls, and the most well-known ones are one of the lakes, and six of its waterfalls and 13 ponds. In the winter, it becomes a wonderland of snow and ice, with more than 80 tourist attractions dotted in this wonderland. These all-natural sceneries together form a corridor of natural landscape, like a paradise isolated from the bustling world.
In the scenic zone, there is a water recreation area, Taoyuan Lake, where visitors can go fishing, boating or diving. If one takes a ride on a boat, he will have a panoramic view of the lake. There is also the land of paradise , which is surrounded by water in three directions west, south and east, and is encircled by mountains in the four directions. Here on this land of paradise, flowers give off fragrance, birds sing, and everything is thriving, giving visitors an unforgettable experience.
Qinglong Pond is 80 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 2-6 meters deep. It covers an area of about 800 square meters and visitors will find they are absorbed by its beauty and reluctant to return home after having seen it. Climbing up the skywards ladder from the pond area, visitors will find a stunning view the Taoyuan Waterfalls. Climbing northwards on, visitors may come across a large rocky slit with a gleam of the sky piercing through, and from this, get a glimps of what is called the golden tortoise shadow on the northeast slope of the mountain. A legend goes like this, once upon a time, a severe drought hit the area. Many locals went to Qinglong Pond to pray for the rain. An old tortoise in the pond was moved by the sincerity of the locals and brought rain down with its supernatural power. The locals were saved, but the tortoise s action of bringing rains to the locals without authorization violated the rules of Heaven. Because of this, one day, amidst thunders and lightning, a column of water shot up from the pond and the old tortoise disappeared. The locals tried to find the tortoise and finally found the image of the tortoise on the rock cliff of a cave opposite to the Qinglong Pond. Since then, the locals would go there to burn incense and offer sacrifices on festivals, wishing the golden tortoise would stay forever to bring bountiful harvests, peace, and happiness to the locals.
Taoyuan Xiangu is known for its dense
forests, wild flowers, murmuring brooks, rushing waterfalls, tranquil ponds,
rocks, caves, peaks, valleys and fruits. With convenient transport, favorable
climate, and convenient accommodation facilities, Taoyuan Xiangu is a paradise
for tourists. Admission: 36
Open Hours: 08:00-17:00
Bus Routes:
980,
987 from Dongzhimen to Miyun Bus Station , and then take a small bus to
the Taoyuan Fairy Valley .
Location: Nanshicheng Village, Shicheng Township,
Miyun County
Telephone: +86-10-61025309, 61025667