Suburban Tourism in Beijing: More Innovative and Outstanding Experiences

by xingyuehebut on 2008-09-10 15:42:00

Play One: Dynamic Tourism

Route: Beijing - Nan Shan Ski Resort

In the height of summer, when you walk into the Nan Shan Ski Resort in Beijing (Longmai Hot Spring Resort), you'll find that the snow-covered mountains have already been replaced with greenery. Everywhere is lush and grassy, dotted with various new and exciting sports and leisure projects. Here, you can share romantic, thrilling, novel, and stimulating experiences with your family and friends.

Friends who enjoy adventure games might want to try the New Zealand Zorb ball. Remember the huge ball that Jackie Chan rode in "Project A"? That wasn't computer-generated; it's currently one of the most popular entertainment items abroad. The Zorb ball fixes people inside its inner layer, and as it rolls down a slope, people experience a 360-degree rotation, feeling the sensation of weightlessness and spinning like a pilot, which is both satisfying and stimulating. Additionally, the American cable glider will let you fully enjoy the pleasure of free flight. The German summer slide, also known as the dry land sled, has a sliding distance of 1318 meters, allowing riders to feel the excitement brought by speed and passion. The current speed record is reportedly 1 minute and 39 seconds.

Children will find their own happiness here. Novel and interesting German children's paragliding and inflatable rock climbing are specially designed for kids (Longmai Hot Spring Resort). They can exercise the children's physique and courage while being safe and fun. If a family of three comes here to play, we recommend participating in the grass sliding project, which offers family fun. Wear grass sliding shoes and boots, bring grass sliding poles and protective gear, and follow the grass sliding coach’s instructions step by step. Compare who learns the fastest, who slides the most steadily, and who falls the least (Longmai Hot Spring Resort). The family can learn and play together, experiencing deep familial affection.

Transportation Tips:

1. Take the "Dongmi Special Line" air-conditioned bus from Dongzhimen Long Distance Bus Station to Xidajiao in Miyun County, then take a taxi to Shengshuitou Village Nan Shan Ski Resort.

2. Drive along the airport expressway, turn right at Kuliushu Roundabout, turn left after passing the Rainbow Bridge, and follow Miju Road to Nan Shan.

Play Two: Water Fun and Picking

Route: Jin Hai Lake - Big Canyon - Bei Zhai Apricot Picking Garden

Depart from Beijing around 7 am and arrive at Jin Hai Lake around 9 am (Longmai Hot Spring Resort). Enjoy water entertainment facilities on the lake and pick fresh fruit. Have lunch at Jin Hai Hotel, tasting Jin Hai fresh fish, mountain wild flavors, and green vegetables, enjoying a genuine country meal. After lunch, visit the East Beijing Grand Canyon, explore the canyon's tranquility, and pick characteristic fruits. Return to Beijing between 5 and 6 pm in the afternoon. How about that? A pretty full day's schedule.

Jin Hai Lake is picturesque, with vast waters, making it the largest comprehensive water amusement park in Beijing by water area. Jin Hai Lake integrates natural and cultural landscapes (Longmai Hot Spring Resort), including beautiful views such as Changhong Woboa (Rainbow over the Waves), Jin Hai Hongtao (Ripples of Jin Hai Lake), Hengshan Yuantiao (Distant View of Heng Mountain), Fishermen Singing at Dusk, Lan Yu Xiuse (Misty Beauty of Small Islands), Jin Hua Yi Yun (Remnants of Golden Flowers), White Egrets on the Water, and Camel Peak Sunset.

At Jin Hai Lake, you can not only ride a dragon boat to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, paddle a small boat to quietly visit water homes, but also drive a speedboat to challenge limits, play with a parasail to "soar into the sky", and experience the joy of sailboarding, kayaking, water slides, water bicycles, and hand paddles.

The East Beijing Grand Canyon is characterized by its perilous and secluded canyons, towering cliffs, and dense pine forests on Jing Tai Mountain that reach high into the sky. Visitors can explore the canyon to experience its mysterious serenity and climb high peaks to overlook countless mountains and valleys (Longmai Hot Spring Resort). Entering the Grand Canyon, Dragon Gate Lake is emerald green, and the Five Eyes Pool is like a mirror embedded in the valley. Stilt paths and iron rope bridges are built according to the terrain, appearing grand and perilous. The kilometer-long cable car connecting Jing Tai Mountain and the Grand Canyon is thrilling, and the 4108-meter long, 578-meter drop slide offers endless fun.

The surrounding fruit varieties around Jin Hai Lake are particularly abundant, including large peaches, apples, pears, jujubes, grapes, and American red raisins. Not only are they big and sweet, but they are all green foods, so tourists can pick and eat them with confidence (Longmai Hot Spring Resort). We recommend visiting Beizhai near the Grand Canyon, where the red apricots are bright red and orange, making one's mouth water.

Transportation Tips:

1. Take bus 918 from Dongzhimen to Pinggu County town and transfer to a minibus.

2. Drive along Jingshun Road, turn right at Kuliushu Roundabout to Pinggu.

Play Three: Mountain Climbing and Hot Springs

Route: City - Wang Mountain - Longmai Hot Spring Resort - City

Depart from the city and head to the Wang Mountain National Forest Park, the largest forest park in Beijing, to tour the scenic area's five wonders: numerous precious tree species, the largest stone-carved Buddha in the north, the longest mountain steps in Beijing, the highest imitation Ming tower and painted corridor in Beijing, and the largest artificial Tianchi in China, etc., natural landscapes, then check into Longmai Hot Spring Resort.

The trip to Longmai Hot Spring Resort is the highlight of the entire tour. The water in the Xiaotangshan area is famous, long ago hailed as "a pot of golden soup," and Longmai is located right on this "soup." The hot spring at Longmai Hot Spring Resort is natural warm spring water, light yellow in color, containing more than 40 kinds of minerals and trace elements, leaving the skin smooth and delicate after soaking. Once immersed in this warm soup, forget about the fatigue and stress of mountain climbing or even half a year's work, all dissipated with each rising heat wave.

The biggest highlight of Longmai Hot Spring Resort is the newly built "Imperial Palace." Soaking in a private courtyard, occasionally looking up at the stars and moon in the sky, feels fantastic. In the "Imperial Palace," every place is a private courtyard, with a total of 48. Each has a nice name, such as Yongle Palace, Tianshui Palace, etc. Opening the door, the most striking feature is the large kang bed that takes up half the room, with an ancient-style small kang table... Everything is simple yet flavorful. Pushing open the back door of the room reveals a delicate courtyard surrounded by bamboo, with two pools for soaking in the middle. Privacy is good, but since there are still gaps between the bamboos, guests wanting to soak naked need some courage. The two soaking pools are one cold and one hot, with a lovely name called "Ice Fire Bath."

Besides soaking, we highly recommend the super-large hot spring swimming hall here. The漂流and man-made wave pool are suitable for all ages. Additionally, Longmai Hot Spring Resort launched a series of celebration activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival, including fireworks, family packages, song and dance evenings, etc. In short, you won't be lonely this Mid-Autumn Festival.

Driving Route: Get on Badaling Expressway, exit at Xiaotangshan and head east to Changping Xiaotangshan Town; take bus 912 from Andingmen to directly reach Longmai Hot Spring Resort.