Plum blossoms seen along Great Wall

Plum blossoms are seen along Great Wall near Xiangshui Lake  (photo: Bu Xiangdong/Guangming Picture)

Xiangshui Lake Scenic Area is located at the west of Mutianyu Great Wall, Huairou District, about 78 kilometers from downtown Beijing. With an area of 18 square kilometers, the scenic area is a splendid natural valley with a section of the Great Wall, beautiful mountains, ancient caves, clear streams and ponds, and a spectacular waterfall. It is literally named "Water Sound Lake", so you can hear the sound of the running water from afar.