Scenic area of Shenglian Mountain

The picturesque area of Mount Shenglian is about 90 kilometers from Beijing. At its core, the area is a geological park with natural and historical and cultural attractions.

It is located at an altitude of about 1000 meters and covers an area of 48 square kilometers. The Shenglian Mountain area is recognized as one of the eight best picturesque areas of the Ming Dynasty in Beijing. The shape of Mount Shenglian resembles a lotus flower, hence its name, which in Chinese means “sacred lotus”. The area has several limestone caves and a number of unique geological attractions. Among the historical sights are the Pantao Palace, Taoist and Buddhist temples and the four-meter statue of Shengmu.