A discussion on assessment and development of karst tourism resources in Fangshan district, Beijing——a proposal for establishing a national karst park in Beijing

In the central and western Fangshan district, Beijing, there are distributed carbonate rocks occupying an area of 900 sq. km, where karst landscapes are distinguished. This area boasts 5 tourist attractions, i.e., the Shidu karst canyon spots, the Shijingshan-Shangfangshan scenic spots known for Buddha temples, the Zhoukoudian historical site famous for Peking Man's cave home, the Shihuadong-Yinhudong karst scenic caves and the Shengmishitang-Wanqingyuan canyon spots. An idea is born that a national karst park in Beijing is proposed to be set up on the basis of the above tourist zones.