Weekend Getaways in Beijing Suburbs | Swiss-inspired mountain forest retreat awaits in Yanqing

Beijing Suburb
  • Best Time:

    December
  • Recommended:

    2 days
  • Admission:

Features

Seeking relaxation reminiscent of Swiss mountains through a short trip? The newly opened Beijing Fangshan Junlan Hotel is your ideal destination! Here's your ultimate Fangshan countryside micro-vacation guide.

D1
  • Xiude Valley
  • Xiude Valley Vegetarian Banquet
  • Shihua Cave Scenic Area
  • Fangshan Junlan Hotel
  • Yunyinli Homestay
Stop 1 Xiude Valley

Depart Beijing early and arrive in just one hour at the secluded Xiude Valley—a sanctuary nestled within Fangshan's mountains.

Highlights:
It integrates Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Founded in 2009, it sits near the Shihua Cave National Geopark and boasts pristine ecological beauty.
Spanning over 2,000 acres, the valley features bookstore, homestay, farm restaurant, Solar Theme Park, and mountain hiking trails. With accommodations for 200 guests, it hosts diverse traditional cultural experiences year-round—including guqin, tie-dye, paper-making, tea ceremonies, woodworking, and Chinese medicine—allowing visitors to immer... View attractions guide
Stop 2 Shihua Cave Scenic Area

Embark on an underground exploration. Shihua Cave Scenic Area, China's first karst cave geopark, dazzles with mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites.

Highlights:
Spanning seven layers (150m deep), its geological formations vary dramatically across levels, offering immense aesthetic and scientific value. The cave maintains a constant 13°C, preserving breathtaking secondary chemical deposits.
Eat
  • Xiude Valley Vegetarian Banquet

Stay
  • Fangshan Junlan Hotel

  • Yunyinli Homestay

D2
  • Zhoukoudian Site Museum
  • Tianyu Villa Private Spring Rainbow Trout
  • Fangshan Global Geopark Museum
  • Yunju Bieyuan "San Guo Yan Yi" Iron Pot Stew
Stop 1 Zhoukoudian Site Museum

The Zhoukoudian Site Museum, a national first-class museum, integrates research, collection, exhibition, science education and cultural exchange in its modern facility.

Highlights:
Visitors can view the Peking Man reconstruction model, skull fossils, and traces of ancient fire usage while experiencing an immersive lesson on human origins - making it both an educational and family-friendly destination.
Stop 2 Fangshan Global Geopark Museum

This museum demonstrates architectural excellence with its "Stone Shatters the Sky" design concept that follows natural topography while symbolizing mountain formation and human evolution.

Highlights:
As the landmark building of National Geopark of China, its main structure spans 10,000 square meters featuring both indoor exhibits (5,800 sqm) and an outdoor science plaza. The museum contains nine themed exhibition halls, complemented by outdoor displays of large-scale specimens and celebrity statues.
Eat
  • Tianyu Villa Private Spring Rainbow Trout

  • Yunju Bieyuan "San Guo Yan Yi" Iron Pot Stew

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