Routes

Weekend Getaways in Beijing Suburbs | Great Wall Folk Culture Season kicks off

Beijing Suburb

Best Time:
November
Recommended:
2 days
Admission:

Features

Spend a weekend in Yanqing—explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Badaling Great Wall, savor trendy cuisine, stay in a courtyard at the foot of the Great Wall, and experience rural charm in unique villages for a journey blending world heritage and local culture!

Badaling Great Wall
Badaling Great Wall Cultural Block
Badaling Hotel
Badaling Wildlife World

Stop 1 Badaling Great Wall

As one of the most magnificent architectural marvels in human history, the Badaling Great Wall towers over the strategic passage connecting the northwest to Beijing.

Highlights:

The wall is built along mountain ridges with boulder strips and gray bricks, fortified with watchtowers, platforms, and beacon towers—its imposing structure epitomizing the pinnacle of ancient Chinese architecture.

Stop 2 Badaling Great Wall Cultural Block

After climbing the Badaling Great Wall, don't miss the famous cultural block!

Highlights:

Designated as one of Beijing's first leisure tourism blocks, this vibrant 590-meter-long street radiates outward from the Badaling pedestrian walkway. Divided into five exciting zones—cultural products, immersive experiences, performances, themed cuisine, and casual dining—it's a must-visit destination. Here, visitors can browse unique souvenirs and savor an array of mouthwatering specialty foods.

Stop 3 Badaling Hotel

It's situated within the cultural block at the foot of the Badaling Great Wall

Highlights:

Badaling Hotel warmly welcomes guests with its refreshed interiors, trendy dishes, and exceptionally attentive service. A perfect retreat after exploring the Great Wall!

Stop 4 Badaling Wildlife World

Located near the Great Wall, this is China's largest mountain wildlife park!

Highlights:

Spanning nearly 6,000 acres, it features five fascinating zones: wildlife viewing, mountain sightseeing, eco-conservation, ancient culture, and leisure. Home to nearly 10,000 animals of over 100 species, visitors winding along the scenic trails can encounter iconic wildlife from around the globe. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and wildlife!

Eat

Ahan Thai
Youniao Courtyard Restaurant

Stay

Delight Inn
Guanshanyue Homestay

Sansi Cun
Liugou Cun

Stop 1 Sansi Cun

Jingzhuang's Sansi Cun blends rustic charm with leisurely relaxation.

Highlights:

Walk along the 1-kilometer "Great Wall Viewing Trail," where scenic platforms showcase the juxtaposition of ancient wall ruins and mountain ranges. Visit the Shua'r Space Workshop to create Great Wall-themed crafts with your own hands. In the evening, settle into an old village homestay—sip warm tea while gazing at mountain views outside your window.

Stop 2 Liugou Cun

In Liugou Cun, visitors can join Yanqing's Great Wall Folk Culture Season, browse local markets for authentic produce, and savor regional delicacies from towns along the Great Wall.

Highlights:

Don't miss the Liugou Phoenix City: climb its north gate to admire the panoramic blend of rugged mountains and ancient architecture. Well-preserved historical relics like the earthen Great Wall, rammed-earth walls, and beacon towers lie west of the city, steeped in timeless charm.

Eat

Sansi Cun cypress-smoked pork
Jingzhuang's fire pot tofu feast