Beijing locals have kept this wild scenic spot hidden for 3 years, and now it’s exploded in popularity! 28 temples hang on a 500-meter cliff!

Beijing locals have kept this wild scenic spot hidden for 3 years, and now it’s exploded in popularity! 28 temples hang on a 500-meter cliff, and photos taken with a phone look better than those from a drone. Who would have thought! After wandering around Beijing’s outskirts for 3 years, I actually discovered a “counter-trend” fairyland scenic spot — Sanggan River Grand Canyon · Xiangguang Cave! I thought it would be the usual hiking and tree-watching, but the moment I stood on the cliff walkway, I kept pressing my DSLR shutter until it overheated, and my phone storage was almost full! First, a soul-searching question: Have you ever seen the wonder of 28 temples “nailed” onto a 500-meter-high cliff face? Not just small niches, but real ancient sites where you can walk into the halls and touch the incense! Even more amazing, this place is said to be the “Wei Zheng cultivation site” from the Northern Wei dynasty, surviving to this day. Even though it was destroyed in wars and rebuilt, standing in front of the halls, you can still feel the historical aura drifting in the wind. This cultural impact left me stunned. But don’t think ancient sites alone are enough — the “thrill points” of this scenic spot are all about breaking the mold! First thrill: Spending money feels deeply worthwhile. A single ticket to Xiangguang Cave is 50 yuan, and a combined ticket with Feipu Gorge is only 90 yuan, saving you the price of a milk tea! You should know that the New Zealand scooter ride in Feipu Gorge used to cost dozens for a single ride. Now you can visit both spots leisurely over a weekend for about 100 yuan per person, which is even better value than going to a countryside farm stay. This cost-performance ratio amazed my friends so much they slapped their thighs. Second thrill: Taking photos is so easy you don’t need to edit. I regretted not bringing a drone, but standing on the cliff walkway, I burst out laughing — below me was the winding Sanggan River, in the distance layered canyons, and 28 temples staggered along the cliff wall. When sunlight hits, the temple eaves even reflect light! Just hold up your phone and snap away, no need to find angles or adjust filters. Post it on social media and within half an hour, comments flood in: “Is this Beijing? It looks like abroad!” But a friendly reminder: while it’s thrilling, you need to avoid some “pitfalls” here! The 2-hour cliff walkway is narrow in places, only wide enough for one person. If you bring kids, hold their hands tightly and don’t let them get close to the railing. When taking photos, don’t hold your phone with one hand — I saw someone’s phone slip and swing twice at the cliff edge before they caught it. It was terrifying! Also, transportation is currently only by self-driving, but parking is free. During peak season, you might have to queue, so it’s best to set off an hour early. The biggest surprise is the pigeons on the cliff! Not the caged kind, but flocks of wild pigeons flying between the halls. Sometimes they land near your hand looking for food, but don’t wave suddenly to scare them. My friend tried once, and when the pigeons flapped away, the wind almost blew her hat off the cliff — both scary and funny, it became the most unforgettable little episode of the trip. Reading this, have you already pulled out your phone to search for directions? Don’t rush, let’s chat in the comments first — what’s the thing you hate most about scenic spots on weekends? Is it the high ticket prices, or not being able to take good photos? I’ll start: I hate those “internet-famous check-in spots” that are actually packed with people! If you hate those too, Xiangguang Cave will definitely satisfy you. Tested with no traps, just go for it!