Do I need to make an appointment for Shidu?

yes. According to the inquiry of Shidu Tourism in official website, it is known that if you choose to stay in Shidu during Shidu Tourism, you are advised to book rooms in advance, especially in some star-rated hotels and rooms represented by Longrui Villa. Shidu Scenic Area, located in the southwest of Fangshan District, Beijing, has the only large-scale karst landform in the north of China. Shidu Scenic Area is China National AAAA Scenic Area and China National Geopark.