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Weekend Getaways in Beijing Suburbs | Enjoy the ice-encased roses in Pinggu

Beijing Suburb

Best Time:
January to February
Recommended:
2 days
Admission:

Features

Visit the market to enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire ice waterfalls and beautiful scenery, ski to your heart's content, with all meals, accommodation, and transportation arranged for an easy and joyful winter experience.

Jinhaihu Kaoshanji Market
Jingdong Grand Karst Cave
Jingdong Grand Canyon

Stop 1 Jinhaihu Kaoshanji Market

Jinhaihu's Kaoshanji Market carries a 600-year historical heritage and is a bustling market destination full of local life in the Beijing suburbs. More

Address:

Kaoshanji Market

Highlights:

It opens on the 2nd and 7th days of the lunar calendar month, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market covers nearly 30,000 square meters, with over 500 vendors operating. Nearly a million visitors come each year to check in. The site is lively and noisy, with calls of vendors and bargaining voices intertwined.

Here, a wealth of good products gather and are very photogenic. Not only are there fresh and affordable local melons, fruits, and vegetables, but also freshly ground spices lik... View attractions guide

Stop 2 Jingdong Grand Karst Cave

This is the first large karst cave group discovered in the dolomite strata in China.

Address:

Jingdong Grand Karst Cave

Highlights:

The cave extends about 2,500 meters in length, covering more than 20,000 square meters, including over 100 meters of waterway. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 15°C, warm like spring. Upon entering, you can shed your heavy winter clothes.

The stalactites formed over hundreds of millions of years shine brilliantly under the lighting. The cave walls feature rocks in various shapes, resembling floating clouds, lotus flowers, giant mushrooms, or western wind rolling cu... View attractions guide

Stop 3 Jingdong Grand Canyon

The area boasts beautiful natural scenery, including five large natural pools and towering canyon crevices. More

Address:

Jingdong Grand Canyon

Highlights:

The Yuzi·Valley Ice Waterfall Art Season in the scenic area lasts until March 1st. The natural hundred-meter ice waterfall features an integrated sound and light show, combined with valley cuisine and an audiovisual feast, creating a unique Chinese New Year experience.
Visitors can find fun in the ice sculpture maze, admire ice-encased roses preserved within the sculptures, and enjoy hundreds of ice lanterns lighting up the winter nights. Moreover, Jingdong Grand Canyon is a pet-friendly att... View attractions guide

Eat

Yuzishan "Yiguoxian"
Wanghu Restaurant

Stay

Easy Bar Homestay

Yaji Shan (Mountain)
Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort

Stop 1 Yaji Shan (Mountain)

It has a long history and profound cultural heritage and has been a sacred place for praying for blessings since ancient times.

Address:

Yaji Shan (Mountain)

Highlights:

Visitors can browse the intangible cultural heritage market, watch folk performances, enjoy specialty snacks, and climb high to pray for blessings, immersing themselves in the traditional New Year atmosphere reminiscent of the Kangxi and Qianlong eras.
On the way to the summit, you can step on the 365 blessing steps symbolizing peace and smoothness throughout the year, visit the millennium-old relics such as the Bixia Yuanjun Temple and the Yuhuang Pavilion. From the top, you can enjoy a broad and clear view of the mountain landscape stretching under the winter blue sky, perfect for capturing atmospheric photos.">Every year, it attracts tourists from Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and across the country to climb the mountain and pray for blessings. The Yajishan Temple Fair is a national intangible cultural heritage event. This year, from the first to the seventh day of the lunar new year, it will be held under the theme "Blessed Land Yajishan, Prosperous Chinese New Year (福地丫髻山旺旺中国年)."
Visitors can browse the intangible cultural heritage market, watch folk performances, enjoy specialty snacks, a... View attractions guide

Stop 2 Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort

After experiencing vegetarian cuisine, head to Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort to fully enjoy the exhilaration of ice and snow sports.

Address:

Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort

Highlights:

Each trail has been meticulously crafted, with the longest exceeding 1.6 kilometers. The resort offers fun interactive activities such as shared ski trails for humans and pets, snow treasure hunts, and pet agility rally races, allowing owners and their pets to enjoy the snow together. Before entering, pets undergo a comprehensive assessment and are categorized by professionals.
The resort is also equipped with a professional pet grooming center, a temporary safe boarding area, and an emergen... View attractions guide

Eat

Yajishan Puyuan Vegetarian Restaurant