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Weekend Getaways in Beijing Suburbs | 40th International Ice Lantern Art Festival shines at Longqing Gorge

Beijing Suburb

Best Time:
January to February
Recommended:
2 days
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Features

On January 15, the 40th Longqing Gorge International Ice Lantern Art Festival grandly opened. Gather your family and friends this weekend and head here for a cozy weekend micro-vacation, where ice, snow, colorful lanterns and delightful winter vibes intertwine!

Yongning Ancient City and Yongning Market
Longqing Gorge

Stop 1 Yongning Ancient City and Yongning Market

Yongning Ancient City was first built in the Ming Dynasty.

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Yongning Ancient City

Highlights:

Yongning Market is the oldest and largest existing market in Yanqing, listed as a "Historical and Cultural Protected Block" in Beijing and an intangible cultural heritage of folk custom in Yanqing.">Over 600 years of time have flowed between its gray bricks and tiles, accumulating profound historical heritage. Yuhuang Pavilion is the symbol of Yongning Ancient City, with a history of more than 1,300 years and an area of 421 square meters, embodying the meaning of "perpetual stability of the country". Here, you can admire its architectural structure, listen to the ancient city's history and intangible cultural heritage stories, and touch the mottled city walls to feel the temperature of hist... View attractions guide

Stop 2 Longqing Gorge

On January 15, the 40th Longqing Gorge International Ice Lantern Art Festival grandly opens, bringing you into a dreamlike ice and snow fairy-tale world.

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Longqing Gorge

Highlights:

As a landmark winter cultural and tourism event in Beijing, the festival has long been the preferred check-in spot for citizens and tourists for winter leisure and vacation. Over the past 40 years, it has carried the winter memories of countless people, and each session is highly anticipated. This time, the festival is carefully prepared, gathering the exquisite works of ice sculpture masters from home and abroad. More than 5,000 cubic meters of pure ice are used to build a fantastic ice and sno... View attractions guide

Eat

Yongning Tofu
Ahui Wood-Fired Handmade Pizza

Stay

Beijing Longqing Shanshui International Resort Hotel
Furun Ziyou Zizai Automobile Culture Theme Hostel (Beijing)

Yudu Shan (Mountain)
Vanke Shijinglong Ski Resort

Stop 1 Yudu Shan (Mountain)

The 7th Ice and Snow Carnival at Yudu Shan (Mountain) is now open.

Highlights:

Featuring a 30,000㎡ alpine ski meadow and a spectacular 5,000-meter ice waterfall, it offers a vast snowy landscape for fun and photos. For the first time, the Ice Stream Canyon is accessible in winter, alongside Northeast-style log snow houses. Enjoy a 200+m ice slide, activities like curling and ice carts, plus exciting ATV rides—fun for all ages!

Stop 2 Vanke Shijinglong Ski Resort

Vanke Shijinglong Ski Resort stands out with 10 sun-facing snow trails, 24-hour day-and-night operation, and upgraded comprehensive supporting facilities, attracting numerous skiing enthusiasts.

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Vanke Shijinglong Ski Resort

Highlights:

Whether you are a novice trying skiing for the first time, or an experienced skier who has glided on trails for years, you can find your own joy on snow trails of varying difficulty, and gain surprise and pleasure in the snow-covered winter wonderland.

Eat

Jianghu Yipin Stove-Cooked Fish
Guizhou Kaili Sour Soup Fish