Yongding River

The Yongding River was originally called the Wuding (Unstable) River, which often caused serious flooding. Yongding (stable) was bestowed upon the river by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, who wanted to improve the unstable and dangerous river by his precious words, which actually did not work at all. It is the Guanting Reservoir, started in October 1951 and completed in 1954 that cut the river in the middle and made it really stable and safe.

Along the banks of the Yongding River valley, which is over 100 kilometers long from the dam of Guanting Reservoir to Sanjiadian, west of Beijing, there are many scenic spots, such as the ancient battlefield where the warriors of the Yangs in the Song Dynasty fought for Youzhou, Yixiantian (A Gleam of sky), Stone Bridge, Wooden Bridge, Cable Bridge, No.1 Tower in Asia, Sanxian (Three-Immortals) Cave, and Seven Gate Towers where Qi Jiguang, the national hero of the Ming Dynasty, guarded the frontier pass.

Drifting in the Yongding River, started in 1995, is the earliest drifting event and has produced a great impact in North China. The surroundings here are picturesque. There are green hills, clear waters, remote forests, a deep and secluded valley, etc. Drifting down the valley, you can swim and play with water. Climbing the hills, hunting, having a picnic and sleeping in the open often carry tourists away. You can enjoy both traveling and exploring by drifting down the valley. You can set your mind at ease since it is extremely interesting and thrilling but by no means dangerous.

Publishes at : 07-11-30 22:25

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