Eighteen Ponds(京西十八潭)
Eighteen Ponds lie within the borders of Anjiazhuang of Wangping Town in Mentougou District, and features deep valley, unique stones, special streams and uncommon flowers as one of rare natural scenic spots in North China.
The pools group is backed by the Qingshuijian which is one of top 4 peaks in Beijing. There are roaring streams along peaks over peaks, waterfalls down from each cliff, ravines forming pools in the valley, forming a famous the natural landscape of "three-waterfall, six-scene and Eighteen Ponds" with distinct seasons. While, another scenery is revealed at the mouth of the valley: two door-like mountains overlooking the valley, zigzagging peaks, peculiar cliffs and stones, flying spring hitting against cliffs. There are also a great amount of birds, animals and flowers.
Admission: RMB 20 Yuan
How to arrive there: 1. Take Bus 929 Branch (200m west out from Pingguoyuan Subway Station), and get off at Eighteen Ponds in western Beijing. 2. Take Train 815 at Yongdingmen and get off at the site (of 34 km away). 3. Drive along the National Road 109 at Lianshi Road or Fushi Road for 52km and arrive at the Eighteen Ponds in western Beijing.