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Explore Shidu (Ten Ferry) Canyon on an 8-hour private tour from Beijing: karst cliffs, named rock formations, riverside trails and optional rafting on the Juma River. Perfect for hikers who want dramatic scenery without high elevation.
Explore Shidu (Ten Ferry) Canyon on an 8-hour private tour from Beijing: karst cliffs, named rock formations, riverside trails and optional rafting on the Juma River. Perfect for hikers who want dramatic scenery without high elevation.
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Operated by Catherine Lu Tours · Beijing, Beijing
Stand at the edge of the Juma River and the canyon seems to dare you: cut a clean channel through limestone cliffs, it bends and surfaces like a moving mirror between peaks. Shidu (Ten Ferry) opens with jagged karst ridges and sculpted stones—named formations like “Stone Buddha” and “One Line Sky” that give the landscape character as much as orientation.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate fitness; able to handle several hours of walking on uneven ground and short scrambles
Most visitors take a private tour or drive ~2 hours southwest from central Beijing to Fangshan District; buses and trains serve nearby towns, but a private transfer is faster and included on many day tours.
This tour lists the Ten Ferry entrance ticket as included; confirm at booking for any season-specific surcharges.
Yes—short rafting trips are commonly available in-season; water level and operator schedules determine availability so check with the guide day-of.
Many viewpoints and flat riverside paths are family-friendly, but some sections have steps and slippery rock—those with mobility concerns should notify the operator in advance.
Shidu’s name refers to historic ferry crossings; the canyon functioned as a local transport and trade corridor linking rural communities.
Tourism impacts are concentrated on trails and riverbanks—stick to paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and pack out trash to protect karst vegetation and water quality.
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