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Weekend Getaways in Beijing Suburbs | Come to Snow Town and enter the winter dream

Beijing Suburb

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

Features

Here, you can enjoy exhilarating ice and snow festivities as well as the rich and elegant folk customs of ancient villages. Come explore Mentougou and unlock authentic local delicacies and treasures all in one place, fully capturing the winter charm of western Beijing.

Qingshui
Cuanbai Scenic Area

Stop 1 Qingshui

Come to Qingshui in Mentougou, Beijing, where the winter "Beijing Snow Town" carnival has sparked a wave of seasonal excitement.

Highlights:

Integrating ice and snow landscapes, intangible cultural heritage, and interactive experiences, "Beijing Snow Town" creates a winter tourism destination that combines sightseeing, recreation, and local cuisine. Visitors can admire themed snowscapes like the Rose Waterfall and Totoro Snow Hut, ascend the viewing platform to take in the panoramic snowy village views, glide down the ski slopes, hang their wishes on the blessing tree, and pray for health and good fortune in the coming year.

Stop 2 Cuanbai Scenic Area

Cuanbai Scenic Area is located in the western part of Zhaitang, Mentougou, Beijing, covering 46.6 square kilometers and rated as a National 3A-level Tourist Attraction in 2010.

Highlights:

Comprising four ancient villages—Cuandixia, Shuangshitou, Baiyu, and Huanglingxi—the area holds historical, architectural, and sociological research value, acclaimed as a "Gem of Northern Architectural Art." It is also a cultural resort in western Beijing, integrating sightseeing, leisure, and educational experiences.

Eat

Baihua Renjia
"Cuanzao Society" Culinary Culture Restaurant

Stay

Wayao Homestay
Qingshuiyuan Guesthouse

Shenshuan Gorge Scenic Area
Jinyu Coloured Glaze Cultural and Creative Industry Park

Stop 1 Shenshuan Gorge Scenic Area

Shenshuan Gorge Scenic Area is located in Miaofengshan, Mentougou, Beijing. Many of the ice waterfalls within the scenic area have entered their prime viewing period.

Highlights:

Crystal-clear icicles hang all over the canyon rock walls, attracting numerous city residents and tourists to come and admire them. The streams have frozen into pure white ice bands, with icicles, ice trees, and ice flowers intertwining to form a magnificent icy snow painting. Under the winter sunlight, the ice waterfalls shimmer with a sparkling glow, as if nature has painted a winter-themed masterpiece.
Walking through the area feels like entering a secret icy realm, where every frozen rip... View attractions guide

Stop 2 Jinyu Coloured Glaze Cultural and Creative Industry Park

It is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Royal Coloured Glaze."

Highlights:

After the transformation and upgrading of this glazed tile kiln factory, it has focused on inheriting the official-style glazed tile craftsmanship and has been developed into a living cultural heritage and creative industry park integrating production, scientific research, cultural exhibitions, educational experiences, and new commercial consumption. The coloured glaze culture exhibition hall tells the story of Chinese coloured glaze culture from multiple aspects, including the origins of offici... View attractions guide

Eat

One Step Garden