Shidu is located in the southwest in Fangshan District of Beijing and it is the only large-scale Karst landform in the north of China. Shidu scenic resort is a national AAA sceneric spot and a national geological park. Shidu scenic resort is a river valley where the river tributary named Juma River joins Daqing River. The Juma River cuts through the Taibai Mountain and was formed in the north part of the mountain. It is 20km long. In history the river valley had ten ferries to cross the Juma River, called “shidu.” In the river valley a highway has been built and there is no the real ferries here now. But its name “Shidu” has been used up to now.
Best Time to Visit Shidu
Beijing has moderate temperatures in spring and autumn and is the best season to travel. Especially in autumn, there are clear skies, crisp air and colorful leaves making Beijing the Golden city. The best months to travel are April, May, September and October. The north edge of the Great Plain of China is surrounded by the hills on one side and waters on the other which creates a typical semi-humid continental climate for Beijing with four distinct seasons. The annual average temperature is 11.8℃with the coldest being -4.6℃ in January and the hottest being 26.1℃ in July. Spring and autumn in Beijing are quite short while winters are relatively long. The average amount of precipitation is 644 mm, with 180 frostless days. Heating systems in Beijing are quite good, so it’s warm indoors in winter. However it’s rather cold outside, and tourists have to wear sweaters and thick coats. Weather forecasts are broadcasted in newspapers, on the radio and on TV. You can also check the weather by calling 859 which provides Chinese and English weather reports for the day and the next day. Most people go to Beijing to visit historical sites which are not affected by weather. If you arrive in winter, you will get off-season rates in hotels and travel agencies which can save you plenty of money.
Shidu Tickets
Longxian Palace: 40RMB
Fairy Peak Valley: 22RMB
Biboyuan Resort: 50RMB
Tianlu Mountain: free admission and charge according to special sites.
Fo Character for Dragon and Heaven and Pingxi Memorial Museum of the War Against Japanese Aggression: free
The East Lake Port: 50RMB (entrance ticket) and another 60, 100, or 150 for a package to see different sites.
The West Lake Port: 32RMB
Gushan Village: 40RMB (entrance ticket) and another 60, 90, 110 or 150 package to see some locations.
Rafting: 30RMB per hour for one raft
Bungee: 205RMB
Cable Car: 55RMB
How to Get to Shidu
By bus:
By taking No.917 bus it will take you about 3 hours from Beijing to Shidu. It is about 10 minutes from Shidu to East Lake Harbor. From Shidu to Shiqidu it takes about 15 minutes.
The departure time for Bus 917 is as follows: 7:00AM, 8:00AM, 12:30PM and 16:30PM
The East Lake Port to Beijing (flyover) departure time: 6:45AM, 7:45AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM and 16:45PM.
By train:
From Beijing to Yesanpo you will pass by the following stations: Beijing West, Fengtai District, Shidu, Ping Valley, Yesanpo and Gouge Village.
Driving:
Drive past: Beijing– Jingshi Expressway Yan Village– Liangxiang– Fangshan District– Yunju Temple– Zhangfang– Shidu.
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