Guteng Valley

The Guteng Valley, or Ancient Vine Valley, is also known as the Stream Gully and is a natural ecological scenic zone. On the cliffs that flank the King Vine Valley are lush shrubbery and vines with arbors. Some small streams murmur in the valley. Because of a large drop in elevation, a group of cascades are formed. By the stream lies a path leading to the mountaintop. On both sides of the mountain path are tall shrubberies, flowers and some traditional herbal medicines. The trees in the Guteng Valley are in odd shapes. More often than not, tourists can see pheasants, squirrels and other small animals. But the most fascinating in the valley are the vine plants. In the valley, primitive vines, which are rarely seen in North China, can be seen everywhere. The ancient trees interwoven by vines look like umbrellas, houses, caves, bridges, nets and palaces, showing a great variety of shapes and postures. Various types of ancient rattans and vines, wild Chinese gooseberries, mountain grapes, chariots and walnuts, wild haws and mountain pears can be seen throughout the valley. Moreover, many rare stone carving relics are scattered around the valley.

(Source: china.org.cn)