In Beijing's far northwestern district of Changping lies the Huyu (TigerValley) Natural Scenic Area, about 40 kilometers from downtown Beijing. Majestic mountains, mysterious caves, and unspoiled natural scenery, including thick forests, deep valleys, steep cliffs, clear streams and fragrant wild flowers, abound in this fascinating scenic area.
The place got its name from the rock formations on two sides of the valley that resemble striped tigers backs. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the valley is 12.5 kilometers long and five kilometers wide. There are numerous strange and lifelike rocks and peaks, and various pools with vivid names.
Tiger Valley Reservoir looks like a shining sapphire embedded in the mouth of the valley. Boating and fishing here in the summer are delightful and exhilarating. After a heavy rain, a magnificent waterfall rushes from the high cliffs into a deep pool below, its sound echoing throughout the entire valley. A winding path zigzags through the gorgeous valley leading to a primeval forest with wild plants bigger than people.
Here also sits the mysterious Baixian (Hundred Immortals) Cave that is always wreathed in mist. The marvelous 1,200-meter-long cave is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It consists of an area that recreates the age of the dinosaurs, complete with the primeval forest, an area with pythons, and a section depicting the life of primitive man.
Tourists can feast their eyes on models of extinct animals from the dinosaur era. Dinosaurs foraging, fighting, and flying are all vividly represented here. The primeval forest area shows towering ancient trees and fierce animals from prehistoric times. The python area is an exciting exhibit of live snakes, while the primitive man area shows what daily life was like for our primitive ancestors, detailing the possible process of our evolution.
Location: North of HuyuVillage, NankouTownship, Changping District, Beijing
Admission: 15 yuan
Open Hours: 08:00 a.m. - 06:30 p.m.
Bus Routes: 345, 345 Express, 845 or 919 to Changping, then change to bus 357 or 11 to Longhutai
Telephone: +86-10-6977 0297
Star Rating: AA