Bai Li Shanshui Gallery – Silicified Wood, situated in Xiadelongwan Village, Qijia Dian Town, Yanqing District, is a pivotal component of Bai Li Shanshui Gallery and the nucleus of Yanqing World Geopark. Spanning an area of 20.5 square kilometers, the scenic area is segmented into an experimental area, a buffer zone, and a core zone. The experimental area is currently accessible to the public and tourists for exploration.
Within this region, 57 exposed silicified wood trees have been identified, with one particularly impressive specimen measuring 2.5 meters in diameter and 15 meters in length. The area boasts one dedicated silicified wood exhibition hall and 18 protection pavilions for these ancient relics. The silicified wood here is locally sourced, having been buried and formed in the region, and is remarkably well-preserved. These trees are clustered in groups, constituting the largest indigenous silicified wood cluster in North China. This geological treasure trove offers invaluable insights into the ancient geography, climate, and the evolution of ancient flora in Beijing and the broader North China region.
The Silicified Wood scenic area operates on specific schedules: from May 1st to October 10th, it is open from 09:00 to 17:00; from October 11th to April 30th, the hours are 09:30 to 16:00; and during the Dragon Boat Festival, the area is accessible from 08:00 to 18:00.
Several preferential policies are in place for admission, including complimentary access for children under 1.2 meters in height, seniors aged 60 and above with valid identification, minors under 18 with valid identification, individuals with disabilities holding a disability certificate (including disabled military personnel), active-duty military personnel with valid identification, retired personnel with valid identification, and firefighters with valid identification.Admission Discounts and Must-See Tips for Silicified Wood
**Admission Discounts:**
– Nurses and medical staff with valid identification can enjoy free admission.
– Students aged 18 and above, with a full-time bachelor’s degree or below, can enjoy half-price admission with a student ID.
– Social security recipients with a local social security card can enjoy half-price admission with valid identification.
**Must-See Tips: Silicified Wood**
**Transportation Routes:**
**Self-driving:**
– Follow the Beijing-Tibet Expressway (G6), Beijing-Xinjiang Expressway (G7), or Beijing-Li Expressway (S3081) to Yanqing urban area.
– Head towards the Longqing Gorge Scenic Area.
– Take the Xianglong Road tourist special line (or towards Shenjia Ying and Yongning direction).
– Follow the signs for ‘Bai Li Shanshui Gallery’ to arrive.
– It is recommended to use navigation and search for ‘Bai Li Shanshui Gallery – Silicified Wood’ to reach the destination.
**Public Transportation:**
– Take the 919 direct bus from Deshengmen to Yanqing.
– Get off at Yanqing Nancaiyuan Station.
– Transfer to the Y13 bus (Caimugou-Shaliangzi direction) (original 925 branch line 2).
– It is recommended to get off at Gujiyao Station for Silicified Wood.
– Walk about 500 meters to arrive at the destination.
