白龙潭, Mountain spring area in Miyun District, China
Bailongtan is a mountain spring area in Miyun District surrounded by dense forests with multiple waterfalls plunging down rocky slopes. The water flows through different levels of the landscape, collecting in natural pools along the way.
The spring has served as a water supply for nearby settlements since ancient times, with records extending through multiple periods of Chinese history. The site has remained important to local communities across many centuries.
The spring is rooted in local stories about a white dragon that guarded the waters, shaping how people see and interact with the place. These tales remain woven into the way visitors and residents experience the site today.
The site offers parking areas and marked walking paths throughout the grounds. Visiting on weekdays tends to be less crowded than on weekends.
Natural mineral deposits in the water create white patterns on the rocks that resemble dragon scales. These distinctive markings gave the location its name and stand out during any visit.
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