Beijing - Gouya Rocks

The Gouya rocks are three steeply rising peaks, the highest of them at 1500m/1641ft. They are situated 10km/6mi to the northwest of the Ming tombs. The majority of the 72 temples which were established in this area between the 14th and the 19th C have unfortunately been destroyed. The area still attracts many tourists because of its natural beauty - narrow paths winding through rocks and shrubs, mountain springs, rare birds and many other attractive features.