Zhangjiakou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Thaiwoo Ski Resort Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Winter wonderland close to Beijing
Getting There - Train Beijing - Chongli
Attractions - Skiing
Hotels - Many options
We spent a weekend in Chongli during the winter and I think we will repeat this every year. Very convenient to take the train from Beijing North station or Qinghe station. I recommend to plan in advance and buy the ticket when they are released two weeks in advanced 🎫
You can choose from different ski centers according to your wish and abilities. Weather in February can be cold but we were lucky with sun on the Saturday so we could enjoy our lunch in the sun outdoors. If you live in Beijing this is definitely a cool place to go during the long wintertime.
We fell in love with Thaiwoo ski resort as it has everything we need. Different restaurants, ski activities, afterski events and they even have a band that plays outside if the weather allows.
#snowboard #wintergetaway #resort #chongli
Winter paradise
We made a little escape out of Beijing to Chongli to go skiing. There are several ski resorts in the area however this season we have been coming to Thaiwoo for the first time.
The little ski village has everything, hotels, restaurants, coffeehouses, bars, cocktail bar, KTV and hot-spring.. in addition to skiing.. from Beijing it is about 2-3 hours drive. You can also take the fast train to Taizicheng from Beijing north or Qinghe and then it’s just a 6 minute drive to the resort. #newyearadventure #snowboard #wintervibe #olympics #thaiwoo #chongli
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Where to eat after Skiing?
The Brew House is just a convenient location to eat and drink a draft of beer after your ski adventure. Thaiwoo Ski Resort has lots of restaurants around but The Brew House is I think the nearest and has good beer to offer since it's too cold and beer can warm up my cold soul. It offers hamburgers, pizza, tacos, salads, bbq and more. For the drinks;Coffee, juice, wine, cocktails and beer. The price is average depends on your order. I love the pizza and beer the most. The ambiance is nice too.
#newyearadventure #tripblazers #restaurant #winter
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Let's Enjoy the Winter Season!
Welcome to Thaiwoo Ski resort. It is located 20 minutes drive outside of Chongli District, Hebei, China. And it takes three hours drive by car from Beijing. I would recommend travelling there by car since it is the most convenient and comfortable transport. If you want to try skiing, it costs CNY580 a day per person. Slopes for beginners and Advanced are available. There are many restaurants to eat and hotels to stay in for a night or more nights. It is absolutely freezing here so wear the proper winter clothes once you visit Thaiwoo Ski Resort.
#newyearadventure #tripblazers #winterseason #skiing #china #chinatravel
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Grass Skyline Scenic Road Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Hebei•Zhangjiakou | Ultimate Guide for a Three-Day Self-Drive Tour during May Day
🎉Three-Day May Day Holiday Travel Guide🎉
❗Great Destinations for Self-Driving❗Complete Guide to Exploring and Eating in Zhangjiakou🎉
🎈Day One:
🚗Drive from your starting point to Zhangjiakou
🏨Check into the All Seasons Hotel upon arrival (Zhangbei County)
🌄Head to the Grassland Sky Road East Line, from Yehuling to Huapiling, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way🚗
🍚Stop at Wangcungu's local earth stove to taste local cuisine, recommended dishes include crispy bone fish, unique earth stove dish, and fried La Ba garlic oat noodles with black pork😋
🌟In the evening, experience horseback riding, camel riding, and watch a bonfire performance on the Grassland Sky Road🔥
🎈Day Two:
🌅Get up early to continue exploring the Grassland Sky Road West Line, admire the Shirenbei Geological Park, and the Dagelada Stone Pillar Cluster among other natural landscapes🗻
🐦Visit Swan Lake and Zhongdu Grassland (tickets 75), and experience the charm of the grasslands🦚
🍱Have lunch at the Jixiang Grassland Northwest Cuisine, recommended dishes include hand-grabbed meat, Mongolian milk tea, Bashang bean noodle jelly, and oat noodle Grandma's dish🥘
🌇In the evening, enjoy the sunset scenery in the surrounding area🌄
🎈Day Three:
🥘For breakfast, head to Fuyangyang's First Pot Whole Sheep Soup to taste whole sheep soup, mutton shaomai, mutton stewed noodles, and flatbread with egg😋
🚗Proceed to Jiming Mountain, free with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei annual pass, climb the mountain to enjoy the view, it takes about 2 hours to reach the top⛰️
🌟Afterwards, head to the Guanting Reservoir, navigate to the Guanting Reservoir Public Art Town, admire the panoramic view of the reservoir, and also watch the sunset, a breathtaking sight🌅
🚗End the trip, drive back home🚗
📌Notes:
🥾The Grassland Sky Road does not have an entrance fee or toll, but there are charged attractions along the way, be sure to ask about the costs and included services in advance🎫
🛏️Accommodations along the Grassland Sky Road are basic, you can choose hotels in Zhangbei County, Chongli County, or the Zhangjiakou city area🏨
🌞In summer, be sure to protect yourself from the sun, and in September and October, prepare a down jacket, staying warm is very important🧣
📸The Guanting Reservoir Art Town is open for entry, with some nice little landscapes, suitable for taking photos as souvenirs📷
Hope everyone has a pleasant holiday in Zhangjiakou🎉🎉🎉
Zhangjiakou's Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road truly lives up to its reputation
The Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road is one of the ten most beautiful highways in China, with winding roads, rolling hills, deep gullies, and a stunning landscape that unfolds like a hundred-mile-long painting of the Bashang Plateau.
🌟 Classic Route Recommendation
DAY1: Wild Fox Ridge Fortress ➡️ Zhangbei Grassland ➡️ Horse Riding
DAY2: Grassland Sky Road Rainbow Flower Field ➡️ Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road ➡️ Birch Ridge
🌟 Ticket Information
✅ After exiting the Grassland Sky Road, you can visit Dajingmen in Zhangjiakou, one of the four major passes of the Great Wall, with four characters on it that read 'Great Rivers and Mountains!' The scenic area ticket is 30 yuan per person, which doesn't feel worth it; it only takes about half an hour to go around.
✅ The Tianlu Base Camp package ticket is 120💰 per person, which allows unlimited access to activities such as archery 🏹, horse riding 🐎, zip-lining, grass sliding, and more. You can also stay overnight, with barbecue and various delicacies available, and you can take photos in ethnic costumes.
✅ Horse riding is 60 yuan per round (negotiable), and at the eastern racetrack, if you can't ride, a master will lead you for a trot and a walk.
🌟 Transportation
🚄 High-speed train: 1 hour direct to Zhangjiakou city + local chartered car to Grassland Sky Road (200-300💰 per person)
🚗 Self-driving: About 3 hours direct, take the entrance towards Birch Ridge, try not to go through Wild Fox Ridge, as it gets so congested you'll doubt life, especially on weekends. Navigate to Birch Ridge Toll Station ➡️ Grassland Sky Road East Line East Entrance ➡️ 5 minutes to reach the entrance of Grassland Sky Road.
🏠 Accommodation Recommendation
✅ Luo'an Farmhouse
Located at the entrance of the Grassland Sky Road, it is not far from each scenic spot, and their meals are really good (roast lamb leg needs to be booked in advance).
🌟 Tips for Visiting
✅ Bring a windbreaker jacket for wind, sun protection, and temperature drops.
✅ Bring more of your favorite food and bottled water.
✅ Remember to fill up your car with gas.
✅ The most easily accessible grassland from Beijing is the Grassland Sky Road in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, a great place for a relaxing weekend trip. A road that weaves through the blue sky, white clouds, and grassland, as if it's the pulse of the earth.
✅ A casual snapshot is a pleasing wallpaper-worthy landscape. Along the way, there are windmills creaking in the wind, as if lining up to welcome visitors traveling here. The eastern line of the Sky Road is 100 kilometers long with beautiful and concentrated scenery, while the western line of 30 kilometers is almost negligible, with undulating roads and constant traffic.
The strongest guide for the eastern and Guyuan lines of the Prairie Sky Road
Let's get straight to the guide part, see below⬇️
Prairie Sky Road East Line:
Take the Hai Zhang Expressway, and the entrance to the Ye Huling East Line is right after you get off at the Ye Huling toll station. (Picture 18)
➡️China Petroleum gas station (Prairie Sky Road station)
➡️ Xiao Nanwa camping ground
➡️ Prairie Potala
➡️ Birch Ridge
Follow the above 👆 waypoints to successfully complete the east line.
❗️Remember to refuel at the first gas station after getting off the highway, as there will be a long stretch of road without any gas stations.
❗️About 20 minutes drive from the entrance of Ye Huling, a new Starbucks opened on September 29. The Starbucks on the prairie looks pretty good in photos. The drinks are not as complete as in the city, but the basic ones are available.
❗️There are various entertainment facilities along the way, such as go-karts, CS, horse riding, etc... But I think the natural scenery is far superior, and there is no need to waste time on projects that are available in the city.
❗️There are many hiking enthusiasts at Birch Ridge, and hiking can also see a lot of scenery that self-driving can't see. If you want to hike, be sure to arrange accommodation at Birch Ridge in advance, there are many homestays.
If there is still time after the end of the east line, the Prairie Sky Road Guyuan line is also very beautiful, and the waypoints can be added as follows
➡️Da Donggou
➡️Shegouzhai
➡️Shili Mountain Village
Afterwards, you can stay in Guyuan County, where there are also some chain hotels.
Explore Zhangjiakou
🚀 Explore Zhangjiakou! 🌍 A journey full of adventure and surprise awaits you. I have personally prepared this guide, let's embark on this wonderful journey of food, history, and scenery together.
🍜 Must-try food 😋
In Zhangjiakou, food is the soul of a trip. Don't forget to try the local snacks, each bite is a challenge and enjoyment to the taste buds of this city. My personal favorite is... (share your food experience here).
🚊 Recommended itinerary:
📍 Dajingmen Scenic Area ➡ 🌟
The history here is not just confined to the ancient city gate. Wandering in the Dajingmen Scenic Area is like traveling through time. My netizens all say that this is a great place for photo check-ins, especially in the evening, the sunset shines on the city gate, it's breathtaking.
📍 Zhangjiakou Fort Scenic Area ➡ 🏰
The ancient city is filled with the taste of history. I felt a strong cultural heritage here, especially the Guandi Temple, which made me feel as if I was in an ancient mysterious atmosphere.
📍 Xuanhua Ancient City ➡ 🏛
Stepping into Xuanhua Ancient City is like traveling through time and space. Each stone slab here records an ancient story. My netizens say that the ancient city at night is picturesque, strolling along the ancient lanes, feeling the ancient breath.
📍 Jiming Post Ancient City ➡ 🕍
This well-preserved Ming Dynasty post station is a place I have always longed for. Although the alleys are narrow, places like Hejia Courtyard and Taishan Temple are all fascinating. Netizens suggest not to miss the special handicrafts in the ancient town.
📍 Nuanquan Ancient Town ➡ 🏰
Walking in Nuanquan Ancient Town is like being in an ancient fairyland. I found the architectural style here unique, especially the North Gate Urn City, which is really amazing. At night, the tree flower performance makes the whole ancient town full of vitality.
📍 Yuzhou Ancient City ➡ 🕌
Yuzhou Ancient City is not only a witness to history, but also a city full of spirituality. I felt a sense of tranquility and solemnity here. Netizens have said that this is a good place to slow down and settle the mind.
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Orenda Haituo Valley Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
After a year, I came to the 1473 coffee shop in the highest altitude in Beijing. The sea valley in the rainy weather is very cool. The mountain climbing in the woods will not be very dry~
This time I came to the cafe to see the town. The treasure of the store "Money~~ is probably waiting for this environment. It even loves to eat grass <(^ )>
into the coffee shop at an altitude of 1472 meters, drink a cup of coffee in a natural Internet cafe, breathe Look at the air in the high place, beautiful ~
can also overlook the entire sea otter valley ~
Explore the Enchanting Haituo Mountain Valley on the Outskirts of Beijing, Your Next Poetic Dwelling Place
🌟【Attraction Introduction】
Located in Yanqing District of Beijing, Haituo Mountain Valley is hailed as a dazzling pearl on the outskirts of the city. The area is characterized by lush mountains, shimmering lakes, and distinct beauty across all four seasons. In spring and summer, the valley is a sea of green with wildflowers blooming profusely; in autumn, the layered forests are dyed with colors, picturesque like a poem; and in winter, it is wrapped in silver, resembling a Nordic fairy tale world. Among its attractions, the Haituo Mountain Ski Resort is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts, fulfilling your endless longing for a snowy world.
The Haituo Mountain Valley RV Park attracts numerous travelers with its unique outdoor lifestyle. Wake up in the morning to the sound of birds and morning mist, and at night, enjoy barbecuing under the starry sky, experiencing a tranquil life away from the hustle and bustle. Additionally, the mountaintop café and observation deck offer you the chance to savor aromatic coffee while taking in the vast mountain views, feeling the grandeur of overlooking all the peaks below.
📝【Itinerary】
DAY1: Depart from downtown Beijing in the morning, take public transportation or drive yourself, and arrive at Haituo Mountain Valley in about two hours. First, visit the RV Park to experience unique accommodations, then take a walk in the valley after lunch to enjoy the natural scenery along the way, and head to the mountaintop café in the evening to enjoy the sunset glow.
DAY2: After breakfast, head to Haituo Mountain Ski Resort (in winter) to enjoy the snow slopes, or engage in mountain biking, outdoor expansion, and other activities during the non-snow season. In the afternoon, you can choose to have a leisurely picnic on the valley's lawn or participate in various parent-child activities to enhance family interaction. At night, gather around the fire, enjoying the fun of a campfire party.
DAY3: Wake up in the embrace of nature, have breakfast, and then choose to continue exploring nearby attractions such as the Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery, the World Garden Fair, etc., concluding your delightful journey to Haituo Mountain Valley.
🗺️【Transportation Tips】
Self-driving: Take the Jingli Expressway—Jingxin Expressway—G6 auxiliary road, navigate to "Haituo Mountain Valley", the whole journey is about 100 kilometers, with good road conditions, suitable for self-driving tours.
Public transport: Take the 919 express bus from Deshengmen in Beijing to Yanqing Bus Station, then transfer to the Y46 bus to "Haituo Mountain Scenic Area" station.
The charm of Haituo Mountain Valley lies in its unspoiled natural beauty and the philosophy it advocates of being close to nature and enjoying life. Here, every breath is a love for life, and every distant view is a baptism for the soul.
Beijing's Jingjiao Haitang Valley, a "Beijing Small Switzerland" that is super suitable for summer vacation.
After yesterday morning, I drove from Beijing to the city. The whole journey took three and a half hours. The scenery of the high-speed road was picturesque./
The most pleasant surprise was at the Ruiqi Hotel. The tape wall, at a glance, I saw the tape of my old Su @1999! ! ! In the era of tape out of print, you can still see the really super happy
Haitang Valley summer is suitable for camping holiday, there are three large accommodation areas in the park, tent camping, RV camp and Ruiqi hotel, basically suitable for all People of age level~
When I came to the Haitang Valley just to catch up with the Baihualin camping season here, many people choose to experience the feeling of camping here~~
All the tents on the hillside are all kinds of tents, although its raining, but the tent is still Very warm drops ~
In the evening, you can listen to the songs in the tent to see the stars. If you don't have a tent, you can rent a set here~
But remind everyone that the temperature difference between morning and evening is very big, you must remember to wear more clothes. , don't freeze to ~~
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Jiming Post Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The guesthouse where both Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu once stayed
In 1900, as the Eight-Nation Alliance approached Beijing, Empress Dowager Cixi fled westward in a panic with Emperor Guangxu, and they stayed one night at the He family's large courtyard in Jiming Ancient Post. This large residence, with its five connected courtyards, was also the former command post of Jiming Ancient Post, the highest-ranking building in the entire ancient post. Today, it has become a famous attraction of Jiming Ancient Post—the one-night palace of Empress Dowager Cixi.
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After staying for one night, Empress Dowager Cixi personally wrote the characters 'Hongxi Jiefu' to express her gratitude to the He family, who treasured it like a precious gift and had it engraved on the stone wall of the fence. It has also become a famous spot for visitors today. Apart from this historical event, the brick carvings of the house are also quite impressive. It's rare to see such exquisite brick carvings in Hebei, which suggests the He family's wealth at the time.
Won't you come and visit the place where Cixi once fled to?
Jimingyi Ancient City in Huailai County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province | A 650-year-old post station
Jimingyi City is located in Jimingyi Village, Jimingyi Township, Huailai County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. It is 62 kilometers southeast of Zhangjiakou City and 127 kilometers from Madian Bridge on the Third Ring Road of Beijing via the Beijing-Tibet Expressway. The newly opened Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway has a station in Huailai.
Jimingyi got its name because it is backed by Jiming Mountain. According to the 'Huailai County Annals': 'During the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era, the Eastern Turks invaded the Central Plains, and the border people could not live in peace. Therefore, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, personally led a military expedition and stayed at this mountain. At night, he heard the sound of chickens crowing on the mountain, hence the name Jiming Mountain.'
In terms of transportation and post roads, the terrain of Huailai is flanked by two mountains with a valley in between, forming an east-west corridor. To the west are the highlands and deserts, and to the east is the strategic pass of Juyong. This was the 'Shanggu Thoroughfare' during the pre-Qin period.
In the early Yuan Dynasty, a 'station' and an 'express post' were set up at the foot of Jiming Mountain to handle the transmission of military and political messages. During the Ming Dynasty, a city wall was built here, with two gates to the east and west, and the 'horse paths' served as the entry and exit routes for post horses. Jimingyi City is square-shaped, 467 meters long from east to west, and 463 meters wide from north to south. There are two main streets running through the city from east to west; the front street was a major street and once had the reputation of 'a street of merchants.' In the central area of the front street, there were the Guanyin Temple, Dragon King Temple, Three Observatories Temple, and the mansions and courtyards such as the He Family Courtyard; the back street had the Yongning Temple, Wenchang Temple, Taishan Temple, Sanyi Temple, Mawang Temple, and the post station's horse registry.
The 'He Family Courtyard' of Jimingyi became a popular attraction because it once hosted Empress Dowager Cixi.
In 1900, when the Eight-Nation Alliance occupied Beijing, Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu stayed here for one night while fleeing to Xi'an. To this day, on the mountain wall of the second courtyard, there are four large characters in regular script, 'Hongxi Jiefu,' which are said to have been inscribed by Empress Dowager Cixi herself.
It was not until 1913, when the Beiyang government established the post office and abolished the post stations across the country, that Jimingyi City ended its 650-year history as a post station.
Beijing Vicinity | World Endangered Heritage, the Desolate Jīmíngyì Ancient Town!
Beijing Vicinity | World Endangered Heritage, the Desolate Jīmíngyì Ancient Town📜|||Approaching the walls of Jīmíngyì
A profound sense of age-old vicissitudes quietly creeps up
Entering the town feels like stepping into another era
The ancient walls, the eroded green bricks...
All appear desolate and mysterious
Many courtyards are in ruins
Through the broken window lattices
A strong sense of history hits you
The old post road tells tales of yesterday...
This Jīmíngyì town was a post station relic from the Ming dynasty
It is the largest post station in the vicinity of Beijing
And also the best-preserved one
It has now been listed as a World Endangered Heritage
Surprisingly, there are few tourists here
Apart from a few accommodations and eateries, there's little commercialization
Now wandering around, it feels more like an ancient village
Some simple folks recount the past people and events...
🔴 ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ【Main Buildings】
The scenic area has many buildings but they are all small, and each building is close to the other, you can visit each one, recommend the following main buildings:
☑️ He Family Courtyard
The most famous 'He Family Courtyard' in the post station was once a refuge for Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu.
To this day, the gable wall of the second courtyard still bears the carved bricks with the characters '鸿禧接福', commemorating Empress Dowager Cixi's residence here
☑️ Mount Tai Temple
Built in the 8th year of Shunzhi during the Qing Dynasty, the Mount Tai Temple has a history of over 300 years, but the murals inside the hall are still clearly visible, and the layered painting effects are stunning
☑️ Post Culture Theme Post Office
☑️ Pudu Temple
🏨 ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ【Accommodation】
The choice of accommodation is only a 10min drive to Arcadia International Hotel, the duplex parent-child room is very popular with children, and there is also an indoor swimming pool and outdoor sliding ring which are the favorites of the kids. The only downsides are poor sound insulation and a limited variety of breakfast, just a reference for you sisters~
📷 ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ【Photography】
This ancient town is suitable for DJI shooting, the large scenes look great, other recommended shooting spots are mainly concentrated at the second-floor tower at the entrance.
📕【𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧】
📍: Jīmíngyì Ancient Town
🗺️: Huailai County, Zhangjiakou
⏰: 8:00-18:00
🎫: 36 yuan/person
‼️: The ancient town is very small and it's not recommended to go out of your way to visit, if passing by you can plan to spend half a day
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With a history of 600 years, it is the largest and most complete ancient post station architectural complex existing in China
Jimingyi Ancient City Jimingyi Ancient City
is the largest and most complete ancient post station existing in the country, and is also a precious remnant of China's postal and military relay system, with significant historical, artistic, and scientific value. It is known as a 'living fossil' of postal archaeology and secret service archaeology.
Jimingyi was originally established as a relay route by Genghis Khan during his western campaign, and was expanded in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1420) to become the first major station for the Dinghuo Prefecture to enter the capital. There are as many as 17 temples from the Ming and Qing dynasties within the city, most of which are well-preserved. The Ming and Qing murals remaining in the temples are still colorful, and the figures are lifelike. Its unique historical and cultural landscape and postal value have attracted a large number of visitors and film and television drama writers from home and abroad. It has also been listed by the World Monuments Fund as one of the 100 most endangered cultural heritages in the world, which shows the high value of its cultural relics.
Jimingyi Ancient City is located at the foot of Jiming Mountain on the north bank of the Yanghe River in Huailai County, covering an area of 22,000 square meters, with a nearly square plan and a city wall perimeter of 1891.8 meters. There are 4 corner towers evenly distributed around the city wall, with one city gate each on the east and west sides, equipped with gate towers, and smoke towers outside the city. The five roads inside the city crisscross, dividing the city into twelve areas of varying sizes. Existing relics include the Post Commissioner's Office and the Public Mansion Courtyard, as well as seven temples such as Taishan Temple, Wenchang Palace, Chenghuang Temple, Dragon God Temple, God of Wealth Temple, White-robed Guanyin Hall, and Yongning Temple, as well as the Hejia Courtyard, where Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu stayed when they fled to Xi'an.
Jimingyi Ancient City's travel guide:
There are farmhouses in Jimingyi City where you can stay and dine, with each room generally costing 50-80 yuan and offering basic conditions. You can choose to stay in Xiahuayuan District of Zhangjiakou City or Shacheng in Huailai County, both of which have more mature reception conditions, with various grades of hotels and guesthouses available for accommodation, with standard rooms in ordinary guesthouses costing about a hundred yuan.
The tourism development of Jimingyi Ancient City is still quite limited, and it is not as beautiful as the ancient towns of Pingyao and Xitang, but rather appears to be more dilapidated and disorderly, with more primitive buildings, etc. Please choose whether to visit according to personal preference.
Jimingyi Ancient City's tour route:
Visitors to Jimingyi Ancient City often come from Beijing and other places. If you only visit this one attraction, you can return on the same day. If you want to visit famous attractions in Huailai such as Jiming Mountain and Tianmo Park, you will need to stay overnight.
Jimingyi Ancient City's best visiting time:
Suitable for all seasons
📍Detailed address:
Jimingyi Village, Jimingyi Township, Huailai County, Zhangjiakou City
🚉Transportation strategy:
By car: You need to first reach Shacheng (the county seat of Huailai County), and take a minibus from Shacheng Bus Station to Jimingyi, which takes about half an hour and costs about 5 yuan.
Beijing-Shacheng
Train: There are about a dozen trains from Beijing Station, Beijing North Station, and Beijing West Station to Shacheng every day, taking about 2-3 hours, with hard seat ticket prices varying around 9-20 yuan depending on the train.
Bus: There are about 15 buses from Liuliqiao Bus Station in Beijing to Shacheng every day from 6:50 to 16:50, with a ticket price of about 50 yuan.
Self-driving route: Jingzang Expressway (formerly Badaling Expressway) → 500 meters west of the Jimingyi exit.
🕙Opening hours:
Open from 08:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:30)
💰Ticket price:
Starting from 36 yuan per person; half price if staying at the post station.
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Wanlong Ski Resort Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Skiing around Beijing | Chongli Skiing
As we all know, the ski resorts in Beijing are relatively small, and there are many people on the ski trails. The ski trails in Chongli are wide and numerous, suitable not only for skiing experts, but also for beginners.
Chongli currently has eight major ski resorts: Wanlong, Yunding, Taiwu, Fulong, Cuiyun Mountain, Shixue River, Dolemi, and Changcheng Ridge
Wanlong, the earliest developed ski resort, has the following features: it occupies the most suitable mountain top for building a ski resort
Willing to make snow, not short of money (of course, the snow tickets are also expensive) The earliest opening, the latest closing, the snow season can last until May
All kinds of terrains are available, small woods, mushroom trails, and a 4.16 km long dragon beginner trail
Precautions
1. It's super cold at the top of the mountain, be sure to dress warmly, gloves, scarves, face protection, wear as much as you can
2. Avoid taking pictures with snow friends! Don't block the way to avoid causing harm
Food, drink, accommodation, and transportation:
1. You can eat at the ski resort. If you want a higher cost performance and want to eat better and more abundant food, it is recommended to eat in Chongli County
2. You can also go to the county to eat. Chongli mutton is delicious. It is recommended to eat local special dishes, and Northeast iron pot stew is also good
Hotel selection:
1. If you have a sufficient budget, choose a five-star or quasi-five-star hotel, such as Longgong, Yunzhen, Holiday, etc., which are all good, and you can ski out of the door
2. If you have a general budget, you can stay at Fulong√Yinglong√Tangyin√Cuiyun Mountain Apartment, which has a high cost performance
Transportation:
1. Self-driving can directly navigate to Wanlong Ski Resort
2. High-speed rail: Beijing—Chongli or Taizicheng, there is a shuttle bus to reach various ski resorts after getting off the high-speed rail
3. Airplane: You can fly to Beijing and transfer to the high-speed rail, or take a taxi directly to Chongli from Zhangjiakou City
Location: Wanlong Ski Resort, Honghua Ridge, Chongli District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province
The beauty of Wanlong in winter is like a startled swan and a wandering dragon | Known as the 'Powder Snow Paradise of China'
| Known as the 'Powder Snow Paradise of China'.
Wanlong Ski Resort is located in Chongli District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, and is the earliest natural ski resort in the country. With its unique geographical advantages and unique all-weather snowmaking technology, it is known as the 'Powder Snow Paradise of China'.
Wanlong Ski Resort covers an area of more than 30 square kilometers, with the highest altitude of 2110.3 meters and a vertical drop of 550 meters. It is 50 kilometers away from Zhangjiakou City and 249 kilometers away from Beijing.
Wanlong Ski Resort has 32 snow trails of different slopes, difficulties, and lengths. The slope of the snow trail is between 5-27 degrees, with a total length of 45 kilometers, a total snow trail area of over 1 million square meters, and a wild snow area of 2.3 million square meters. Wanlong Ski Resort's large artificial snowmaking system covers every snow trail, coupled with its unique natural snowfall, attracting many ski enthusiasts every year.
The beauty of Wanlong in winter is like a startled swan and a wandering dragon, with dense forests and thick snow, excellent snow quality, and a snow season lasting half a year. Coming to Wanlong Ski Resort, whether you are a beginner or an advanced skier, is an excellent choice.
Brief introduction of the ski resort:
√ Wanlong Ski Resort has currently developed and built a total of 32 beginner, intermediate, and advanced ski trails, with a total area of over 700,000 square meters, and each snow trail is equipped with a complete snowmaking system
√ Wanlong Ski Resort has a total of 5 high-speed cable cars, reducing queuing time and providing a better skiing experience for tourists
√ There are currently 3 hotels in the ski resort, and all are 'ski in and ski out', which is extremely convenient
√ There is a saying in the snow circle--'European mountains! Japanese snow! Wanlong's meal!'
Wanlong Ski Resort is famous for its high-quality snow trails and beautiful natural scenery. Here you can enjoy the spectacular mountains and dense forests while skiing. The design of the snow trails in Wanlong Ski Resort is unique and challenging, suitable for ski enthusiasts who like excitement and challenge.
Wanlong Ski Resort, China's powder snow paradise
Of course, you have to go skiing in winter. The Wanlong Ski Resort in Chongli has opened, known as China's powder snow paradise. After coming here this time, I found it really beautiful, it can be enshrined, all my winter is rushing to this treasure ski resort🏂, sharing my strategy with everyone! I hope it can help you
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🏂Skiing period: From November to early May of the following year, the skiing period lasts for more than 180 days
🚝Transportation: For snow friends who come to Wanlong by high-speed rail, please get off at Taizicheng Station. Taizicheng Station provides free shuttle bus service, which can reach Wanlong in fifteen minutes.
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Skiing strategy🏂
✅There are the longest beginner trails suitable for beginners, snow trails suitable for intermediate players who are promoted, and tree-lined wild snow and advanced snow trails suitable for experienced players. Including beginner trails, intermediate trails, advanced trails, teaching trails, children's trails and other fun-filled 32 snow trails.
✅Like me, a skiing novice, I chose the beginner magic carpet area—Wolong Road, which is 300 meters long, 50 meters wide, and has an average slope of 5 degrees. The view here is open, and beginners and children don't have to worry about colliding with others during skiing. 🏂From the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain, the snow trail is 4.8 kilometers long, with a gentle slope. After a round, you can easily master the beginner's skiing, it's really suitable!
✅In addition to high-quality skiing services, Wanlong Ski Resort has four seasons of scenery. Even if you don't go skiing🏂, the scenery here is worth a look. Blue sky, white clouds☁, snow trails, peaks, forests, cable cars... all are very good!
⚠It is recommended to rent snow equipment for experience or practice in the initial stage. The "snowboard, snow boots, snow poles, snow suits, snow goggles, helmets, gloves" can all be rented in Wanlong, and the whole set of rental prices range from 300-400 yuan
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⚠Small tips
✔The top of the mountain is super cold🥶, you must wear more, gloves, scarves, face protection can be worn more
✔Avoid snow friends when taking pictures, don't block the way, so as not to cause harm
Food🍜
There are various restaurants and snack bars in Wanlong Ski Resort, where you can taste local specialties such as roast whole lamb, or try some snacks, such as fried chicken wings, roasted sweet potatoes, etc., to satisfy your taste buds.
Wanlong Ski Resort will definitely not let you regret it!
The stunning rime of the Wanlong Ski Resort, a winter wonder in Chongli!
The stunning rime of the Wanlong Ski Resort, a winter wonder in Chongli!
Chongli's Love for Snow
Chongli, a small town covered in snow, attracts countless ski enthusiasts every winter. This winter, Chongli has welcomed an unexpected beauty - the stunning rime of Wanlong Ski Resort! The crystal clear ice hangings are like nature's artworks, making people exclaim how beautiful they are!
The Magic of Rime
Rime is a natural phenomenon that forms in low temperature and humid environments. When the temperature drops below 0°C, the water vapor in the air will directly condense into ice crystals and attach to the branches, forming crystal clear ice hangings. This time, Wanlong Ski Resort in Chongli has become an excellent stage for rime, which is amazing!
The Charm of the Silver Dragon Trail at the Top of the Mountain
To appreciate such a beautiful scene, you must not miss the Silver Dragon Trail at the top of Wanlong Ski Resort. This winding mountain road not only allows you to appreciate the magnificent mountains and rivers of Chongli, but also allows you to experience the excitement and fun of skiing. On this road, you will see patches of crystal clear rime, as if nature has prepared a surprise gift for you!
The Interchange Road of the Cloud Top Ski Resort
In addition to the Silver Dragon Trail at the top of the mountain, the interchange road from Wanlong to Cloud Top Ski Resort is also a good place to watch rime. The rime here is denser, like silver dragons wrapped around the branches, which reminds people of the ancient legends. Here, you can ski to your heart's content, while appreciating the wonders of nature, which is unforgettable!
The Fun of Skiing
Of course, the most important thing about coming to Chongli Wanlong Ski Resort is the fun of skiing! Whether you are a beginner or a master, there is a ski trail suitable for you. In this world of snow, you can fully release your passion and vitality, and feel the joy and excitement brought by skiing!
Conclusion
The stunning rime of Chongli Wanlong Ski Resort is definitely a highlight of this winter! The crystal clear ice hangings make people exclaim at the wonders of nature. If you are also a ski enthusiast, then don't miss this great opportunity, come to Chongli Wanlong Ski Resort and feel the charm of snow!
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