Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area

China Tourist Attraction
Beijing and surrounding areas
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Shentangyu is located in a unique position in Huairou, and its scenery is also very unique. Mountain spring water runs through the whole area. The water of Longtan, Crocodile Pond and Mandarin Duck Pond is clear and fish jump. The peaks on both sides are lush and majestic. The Bodhisattva Hat, Eagle Ridge and Turtle Stone are all supernatural works. The ancient Great Wall still has its majesty. The thousand-meter beach is white and delicate. Yanqi River runs through the whole area, with pure water and continuous flow. The naturally formed Longtan, Mandarin Duck Pond and Eyu Pond are wide and clear. Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area has steep peaks and natural rocks. The Bodhisattva Hat is peculiar in shape and towering into the clouds, which is fascinating. Eagle Beak Peak, Camel Ridge, Turtle Stone, Phoenix Terrace, Stone Group and other supernatural works are vivid and interesting. In Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area, the magnificent ancient Great Wall winds along the east side of Yanqi River, with the steep buckwheat ridge at an altitude of 590 meters. It is like a giant dragon leaping over Yanqi River and continuing to climb the cliffs to the west. This section of the Great Wall was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It is connected to Gubeikou and Simatai in the east, and Qilianguan, Mutianyu and Badaling in the west. There are more than 30 beacon towers in the territory, with a total length of 8,127 meters. The highest beacon tower is called "Wangjing Tower". Standing on the top of the tower at night, you can enjoy the night view of Beijing. This section of the ancient Great Wall in Shentangyu Scenic Area has not been restored. It has both traces of wind and rain erosion and bullet marks left by the beacon era. Although this ancient Great Wall has experienced vicissitudes, its majesty still exists, providing an ideal place for people to seek seclusion and imitate the ancient times.

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Interpretation of Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area from the perspective of Eastern philosophy From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, especially Taoism and Confucianism, Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area is an excellent place to embody the concept of "harmony between man and nature". Taoism emphasizes conformity to nature and believes that people should live in harmony with nature rather than conquer nature. In Shentangyu, mountains, streams, and vegetation constitute a vibrant natural ecosystem. Visitors strolling in it can deeply experience the intimacy with nature and feel the true meaning of "Tao follows nature". Confucianism emphasizes that "the benevolent enjoy mountains and the wise enjoy water". In Shentangyu, the stability of the mountains and the agility of the water are not only pleasing to the eye, but also inspire the inner benevolence and wisdom, and promote the emotional resonance between man and nature. Interpretation of Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area from the perspective of Western philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, especially existentialism and romanticism, Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area provides a stage for exploring the relationship between self and nature. Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom and choice. The natural scenery of Shentangyu provides tourists with a space to escape from the daily hustle and bustle and re-examine the meaning of self-existence. Here, everyone can establish a unique connection with nature according to their own feelings and choices, and experience the truth and freedom of life. Romanticism emphasizes the connection between emotion and nature. The beauty of Shentangyu inspires people's deep emotions, allowing people to find inspiration and comfort in the embrace of nature and experience a deep emotional resonance with nature. Whether it is the "unity of man and nature" in Eastern philosophy or the "self-exploration and natural emotions" in Western philosophy, Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area provides a place for people's souls to be purified and sublimated, allowing people to find inner peace and wisdom in the beauty of nature.

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