Phoenix Ridge (simplified Chinese: 凤凰岭; traditional Chinese: 鳳凰嶺; pinyin:fèng huáng lǐng; literally “phoenix ridge”) Beijing Phoenix Ridge is a national AAscenic spots. It is located in Haidian Xishan farm. It is about 30km from the center of the city. Drive along the Badaling highway to reach it. It is a new scenic spot and tourist resort in Xiaoxi Mountain. The cultural landscape is rich and colorful here. There are sites and relics of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and of ancient health culture. The rich cultural heritage and the beautiful scenery composed the south, middle and north three lines and more than fourth scenic spot. Gucha Longquan Temple is at the center of the middle line, you can see the ancient east health culture practice field and the beautiful booth in a legend and the largest lettering–”Phoenix Ridge” on the cliff. The Huangjin House (holy water house) is the center of the south line, and Huangjin House is one of the eight water houses of western Beijing in the Jingzhang Zong period. The south line has the largest stone tower called the Diamond Town and the most ancient Buddhism statue called the Stone Buddhism Statue in North Wei. Also you can see the Lv Zu ancient cave and the ancient Sweet road (the ancient North Road) sites. The north line is famous for peculiar peaks, rare stones, clear water and mysterious caves. There is a high ladder up the mountain and a deep and mysterious orangutan cave, also there are the famous “God Spring” and “straight waterfall” and so on.
People call the scenic spot “small Huang Mountain in west Beijing.” The peculiar peaks, strange stones, forests and spring are natural landscape there. The peculiar peaks have different styles. Shennv Peak and Liger Mountain are spectacular. The strange stones are in different shapes and some look like rabbits while others look like monkeys, also some look like lovers whispering to each other. The forests have many tall and ancient trees including Pine trees, Cedar and Ginkgo trees. Also there are Peach trees, Apricot trees and Apple trees. You can not only go sightseeing but also pick your own fruits. The “God Spring” is the spring known for its rich elements, and is tasty and refreshing. This scenic spot has flowers in three seasons and the whole year has beautiful scenery. There are peaches and apricots and the warm sunshine in spring. The waterfall in hot summer makes people feel cool and the fragrance of fruits makes the air fresh. You will see the red leaves in autumn and in winter you will see the snow scenery and it looks like white jade. All in all, Phoenix Ridge is a scenic resort which is great to visit in the spring, feel cool in summer, taste fruits in autumn and view the snow scenery in winter.
Phoenix Story:
Xuanyuan Cave:
Xuanyuan Cave is also called “the Eight Immortals cave.” In the southeast of the cave door, there is granite that looks like the bottom of a pot and the door was carved in it. There used to be a house in the entrance of the cave but the house has collapsed. When entering the cave you will see three immortal statues, that are all 50 centimeters high. They have big ears and they are smiling and sitting cross-legged. They all have various gestures with their hands. Three female immortals are next to the left wall while two male immortals stand by the right wall. The male immortals’ hands are perpendicular to the pubic region and the female immortals put their palms together like they are praying. The rain flows into the cave and when it flows out it forms into strange shapes. When the rain flows into the cave it purifies the air. In the past the cave was used to pursue freedom by ancient people. The cave seems like the product of Liao, from the Jin period of time, from the structure and it reflects the health and breathing technique of the culture.
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