Eighteen Ponds

Eighteen Ponds lies within the borders of Anjiazhuang of Wangping Town in Mentougou District, and features a deep valley, unique stones, special streams and uncommon flowers as one of the rare natural scenic spots of Northern China.

Features:

The group of pools is backed by the Qingshuijian which is one of the top 4 peaks of Beijing. There are roaring streams stretching along peaks, water falls down from each cliff, ravines form pools in the valley, contributing to the famous natural landscape of "three-waterfalls, six-scenes and Eighteen Ponds" which is distinct across the seasons. While, another kind of scenery is revealed at the mouth of the valley: two door-like mountains overlooking the valley, zigzagging peaks, peculiar cliffs and stones, flying spring waters hitting against cliffs. There is also a great amount of birds, animals and flowers.

Shibatan (Eighteen Ponds) is scattered along the Yongding River, to the south of 109 National Highway. This natural landscape is only about 50 km away from the center of Beijing and is easy to reach with convenient transportation and clear road signs.

Two traditional activities at the ponds are very popular and attract many tourists each year. One is “Mulberry Picking Festival” and the other is the “Red leaves Scenery Festival”. The “Mulberry Picking Festival” takes place every June and July and tourists can taste mulberries whilst watching the birds and fish. The “Red leaves Scenery Festival” begins on September 15 and lasts till the end of November. Tourists can enjoy the wonderful and splendid view of the red autumn leaves.