Pictures of Shidu tourist attractions

Shidu Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Fangshan District, Beijing. It is the only large-scale karst landform in northern China.

Scenic Spots

Shidu Scenic Spot is famous for its unique karst landforms. The bedrock exposed along the canyons on both sides of the Juma River is almost all Mesoproterozoic Wumishan Formation chert. Dolomite in strips and flint agglomerates is a soluble rock and is the basis for the formation of karst landforms. It is also the largest karst peak forest canyon in North China. It has beautiful mountains and rivers, steep valley walls, emerald peaks and forests, and beautiful rocks and secluded caves. It combines the beauty of the South and the majesty of the North. It is known as the "wonders of the north", "the wonderland on earth" and "the paradise of the world". The mountains, rocks, strange peaks and dangers, the clear and beautiful scenery of the crossing water, the peaks, rocks, gorges, water, caves, streams, pools and other scenery complement each other, forming a natural gallery of Shidu Baili, which has high ornamental value.

Best Travel Time

Shidu Scenic Area has a warm temperate semi-humid continental climate, with warm winters and cool summers. The annual average temperature is 11.2 degrees, making it suitable for travel in all seasons.

History and Culture

Origin of the name Shidu: In ancient times, the Juma River was very big and no bridge could be built on the river. Every time you turned a big bend and entered a village, there was a ferry. There are 10 bends within 20 kilometers of Shidu, and there are 10 ferries, which is why Shidu got its name. Another saying is related to Buddhism. "Shidu" is the abbreviation of Buddhism's "World in ten directions, universal salvation for all living beings". The ten directions of the world are east, south, west, north, southeast, northeast, southwest, northwest, up and down. Why are the first to fifth crossings of Shidu not called "crossing", but starting from the sixth crossing are called "crossing"? Because Followers of Buddhism must adhere to the five precepts (also known as the five precepts), which are not to kill, not to steal, not to engage in sexual misconduct, not to lie, and not to drink alcohol. Only after passing these five levels can one be able to attain enlightenment. (The fifth crossing is called Xiguan) The Six Paramitas are also called "Six Degrees" and "Six Reaching the Other Shore", which are the six ways proposed by Buddhism to reach the other shore of Nirvana from the other side of life and death. These six ways are: giving, observing precepts, patience, diligence, meditation, wisdom, and saving all sentient beings who are destined to be saved. Only when all sentient beings are saved can we realize Bodhi, and benefit ourselves and others. "Ten crossings" is a symbol of complete success and fruition.

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