Located in the southwest area of Fangshan District of Beijing, the Shidu scenic zone is well-known for its unique karst landform. Shidu in Chinese means ten ferries. The valleys along the Juma River in Shidu were made from bedrocks during the Middle Proterozoic Era (1,000-1800 million years ago). Being the main feature of the karst landform, these bedrocks are dolomites. Dolomite is a sort of soluble rock. Shidu is the largest canyon with karst peaks and forests in the north of China. There are typical mountains and hard rocks in the north of China. Clear waters and steep cliffs are just like the landscapes found in the south of China. It is hailed as an extraordinary sight in the north of China, an incredible fairyland and a fictitious land of peace.
There are numerous spots of karst landform. The most famous three places are Feilai Rock in Xianfeng Valley, a thread of sky in Gushan village and a Buddhist Fo character. These are all
geological wonders.
Erdu: Many cliffs that are like barriers between the valleys
Sandu: Pray for rain in Bamboo shoots Peak
Sidu: Fairy peak and bright moon
Wudu: Mountainous wind breezes which rustles the leaves of trees
Liudu: A sandy beach which is perfect for sunbathing on a hot day.
Shidu Story
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