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Book title: "Longqing Gorge" was known as "Nine Songs of the Ancient City" in ancient times and was known as Beijing's "Little Li River"

Introduction

Longqing Gorge is located at the mouth of the Gucheng River northwest of Gucheng Village, 10 kilometers northeast of Yanqing District, Beijing, and 85 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. Xialong, known as "Nine Songs of the Ancient City" in ancient times, is known as Beijing's "Little Li River" and is one of the sixteen scenic spots in Beijing. It comes from the eastern foot of Haituo Mountain and flows into the Gucheng Reservoir via Duyu.

Introduction to Longqing Gorge

Longqing Gorge combines the charm of southern landscapes with the boldness of northern landscapes. It is known as Beijing's "Little Li River" with winding valleys, turquoise water, cliffs on both sides, karst caves, stalagmites and stone pillars. In spring and summer, people come here to play in the water and have picnics; in winter, it is a sea of ??ice lanterns.

Summer resort

There is a reinforced concrete dam at the mouth of Longqing Gorge. A dam is a huge reservoir. When the water is full, it flows out from the side spillway and cascades down, forming a spectacular waterfall. The valley is beautiful and the cliffs are covered with strangely shaped limestone rocks. According to their shapes, they are named Zhenshan Tathagata, Shixiongtiao Rock, Jiulian Cave, Jiguan Mountain, King Kong Mountain, Horseshoe Pond, Jiangjun Rock, etc. They are all lifelike.

Take a cruise in the scenic area, walk in the canyon, and feel the magic of nature. In midsummer, Longqing Gorge has fresh air and cool climate. The average temperature is about 6 degrees lower than that in urban Beijing. It is an excellent place to escape the summer heat.

From 2010 to 2010, Longqing Gorge had a cold winter climate and a long ice age. Taking advantage of this unique natural condition, Longqing Gorge Scenic Area holds the Ice Lantern Art Festival every winter. Since 1987, the Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Exhibition has become a traditional winter tourism project in Beijing. The ice lantern stall is located under the Longqing Gorge Dam between two mountains. The huge ice waterfall hanging naturally from the dam is the beautiful background of the ice lantern exhibition. During the ice lantern show, the valley is brilliantly lit, and the snow sculptures, an ice sculpture of various shapes, are dazzling.

Winter Ice Lantern Art Festival

Longqing Gorge not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also has matching recreational facilities. Stepping into the entrance of the canyon, a 258-meter-long dragon hangs from head to tail on a thousand cliffs, with sharp claws flying. This is actually the first dragon elevator in Asia. Take the elevator directly to the cruise ship dock near Baihua Cave.

There is also a thrilling wing skating in the scenic area, which can slide from Baihua Cave to Cuidao in the middle of the lake at high speed. Near Baihua Cave, you can take the ropeway to the Fairy Garden in the middle of the mountain. In addition, there are rock climbing sites, ice climbing bases, bungee jumping, flying down and other thrilling projects in the scenic area. Extreme sports enthusiasts can also find their own happiness here.

Editor: Feiyu