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Explore the region
About Shidu
Its name means the tenth crossing, recalling a route that once required repeated river fords; the numbered crossings still help identify villages and scenic areas along the valley. The river, steep limestone sides, and individual visitor sites form a dispersed landscape rather than one compact attraction. Choose a particular crossing and its surrounding scenery before arranging the trip. A valley outing works best when built around that selected base, with any additional upstream stop treated as a separate local transfer.
What to look for
- Juma River and limestone slopes: look at the relationship between the watercourse and the valley walls.
- Numbered crossing settlements: use the old ford sequence to understand the valley’s geography and place names.
Location & getting there
Getting to Shidu
The scenic area is in the Juma River valley in far southwestern Fangshan. Confirm the numbered crossing or named scenic site you intend to reach.
- Use that precise destination when arranging road transport; a general Shidu drop-off may be at a different part of the valley.
Combine your visit
Suggested order within this visit:
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Chosen river crossing
Establish a clear base within the numbered valley sequence.
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Riverside viewpoint at that crossing
Focus on the limestone-and-water landscape without adding an unverified transfer.
This sequence is an editorial suggestion based on the features described in the sources. Access to individual buildings or areas should be checked locally; no travel time or shared admission is implied.
Find Shidu
十渡 · 房山区
The pin marks the area, not the entrance.
More places nearby
Approximate straight-line distances between map pins, not travel distances.
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0.