Qingjingding Natural Scenic Area (北京青菁顶自然风景区)

Lying in the valley between Qingjingding Peak and Hengling Mountain, Qingjingding Natural Scenic Area is bordered by the Baihe River to the east and Qingjingding Peak to the west. The whole area stretches across about 4 kilometers and has an area of four hundred meters where steep peaks, craggy rocks, cool valleys, and deep pools can be found. At the entrance of the scenic spot, sheer 200-meter-high cliffs stand on either side of the narrow path, and a stream meanders through the center. Huge rocks and ancient trees protrude from the stone wall, interweaving and hanging high above the cliffs. In summer, the mouth of the valley is always shrouded in mist, adding a sense of mystery to the valley. The scenery here changes from season to season. In spring, the area is decorated with all kinds of flowers in full blossom. In summer, the valley becomes more vibrant with green trees, clear pools and rumbling waterfalls. Wild fruits spread over the hills in autumn, and when the winter comes, ice rivers and cascades welcome tourists in the snow-covered valley.