"Even in the depths of winter, the sea is still warm, while the small pond is as warm as soup. The flowing water warms the bones and does not wash away the coldness of the world." In Changping District, Beijing, there is a treasure trove of hot springs called "Xiaotangshan". Even Emperor Zhu Houzhao of the Ming Dynasty couldn't help but exclaim after bathing here.

During the Liao Dynasty, Empress Dowager Xiao once visited Xiaotangshan hot springs and left behind famous historical sites such as a dressing table. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty built a hot spring palace here and visited many times to relieve fatigue. Even now, Xiaotangshan is still the most beloved hot spring healing place for Beijing residents in winter.

In addition to hot springs, the travel editor has also selected several good places to visit in Xiaotangshan in winter. Let's take a look together.

Recommended hot spring hotel to check-in: Jiuhua Resort Hot Spring

Jiuhua Resort Hot Spring is located in the famous hot spring town of Xiaotangshan. It has been known as the "golden water" since ancient times. It integrates hot springs, medicinal baths, swimming, sauna, massage, dining, entertainment and other projects into one, making it a one-stop hot spring resort experience park. The "Jiuhua 18 Hutongs Private Hot Spring" is a unique feature of old Beijing. It is a courtyard-style private hot spring built on the basis of a Beijing quadrangle. From Gulou Street to Nanluogu Alley, from Shijin Garden to the depths of Baihua, there are a total of 18 rooms, ingeniously restoring the cultural heritage of old Beijing's hutongs and quadrangles, and incorporating private hot spring products, making it even more leisurely and comfortable.

Address: No. 75 Shunsha Road, Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District, Beijing

Longmai Hot Spring Resort

Longmai Hot Spring Resort is located in the center of Xiaotangshan hot spring belt. The underground of Longmai Hot Spring contains fresh and warm spring water, which is crystal clear and light yellow in color. The natural hot spring water is rich in minerals and trace elements, which can relieve fatigue and make the body and mind full of vitality.

Different hot spring venues in Longmai Hot Spring give people different feelings and moods, and each pool has a different shape and scenery. The Tropical Rainforest Pavilion includes more than 10 functional pools such as hot springs, swimming, and children's play water. It is suitable for both young and old. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, the sense of happiness is greatly enhanced. The Bamboo Forest Hot Spring Pavilion has more than 10 outdoor pools of different sizes, distributed in the bamboo forest, with different shapes and unique styles.

Address: Xinggong Road, Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District, Beijing

Recommended private hot spring homestay to check-in: Xiaotang Yipiao Private Spring Holiday Guesthouse.

Xiaotang Yipiao Private Spring Holiday Guesthouse is located in Changping District, based on a three-courtyard ancient mansion in the suburbs of Beijing, combined with classic Japanese minimalist, low-key, luxurious design concepts, fully integrating the natural hot spring elements of Xiaotangshan, creating a hidden, exquisite, comfortable leisure resort in the city.

All facilities in the guest rooms are carefully considered and arranged to meet your needs while adding a warm feeling of home. The perfect hotel equipment meets the pursuit of quality life of modern urbanites as much as possible, bringing you a multiple experience of privacy, freshness, luxury and belonging.

Address: Building 10, West of Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District, Beijing

Cultural science recommendation to check-in: the China Aviation Museum

The China Aviation Museum is located in Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District. It is China's first large-scale aviation museum open to the public. It is the first batch of national first-class museums, patriotic education bases, the first batch of national defense education demonstration bases and science education bases, and national AAAA-level tourist attractions. It is a large-scale aviation professional museum integrating knowledge, education, technology, research, garden and tourism.

The museum covers an area of 720,000 square meters, divided into two parts: outdoor exhibition area and indoor exhibition area. The outdoor exhibition area mainly includes cultural landscapes such as the museum logo area, hero memorial wall, hero avenue, and sword main sculpture. The indoor exhibition area mainly includes comprehensive exhibition halls and cave storage exhibition halls (not yet open). At present, the museum has collected 149 types and 376 aircraft, and more than 28,000 cultural relics.

Items used by the Air Force pilots of the Chinese People's Volunteers, aircraft models, hydrogen bomb models, Air Force flight personnel medals... They are all telling us about the hardships that the Air Force has experienced from its establishment to the present.

If you have time, you can bring your children to visit. Various aviation exhibits that have played important roles in history, such as the aircraft used by great men and fighter jets, are displayed here, and you can feel their shock on the spot.

Address: Northeast side of Yulin Tangquan Resort, Shunsha Road, Changping District, Beijing

Agricultural activity experience to check-in: Xiaotangshan Agricultural Park

Xiaotangshan Agricultural Park is a 4A-level agricultural scenic spot in Beijing, located in the eastern part of Changping, with a planned area of 111.4 square kilometers and a core area of 2,300 acres.

The park relies on the geothermal resources with the reputation of "original springs" in Beijing, gives full play to the advantages of characteristic agriculture and culture, and creates a sightseeing resort that integrates natural agriculture and modern technology. The park has a good environment and is located by the Wenyu River, with many places to take photos and check-in.

Here, there are a series of characteristic agricultural science popularization projects, such as southern fruits and northern crops, high-quality flowers, and green vegetables. When entering the greenhouse area, the warm air and the fragrance of flowers and fruits immediately make people feel like they are in the south where it's spring all year round. Visitors can also taste the unique vegetables and fruits in the park, such as lemons, papayas, grapefruits, and bananas. These green and safe fruits grow vigorously in the greenhouse.

In the large greenhouse, there is a spectacle where lemon trees bloom and bear fruit at the same time. The lemon trees are full of yellow and white lemon fruits and flowers, which is refreshing. The lemons are about the size of a palm, and two lemons weigh nearly one and a half pounds. They also have a longer storage period than lemons on the general market.

Address: 160 meters east of the intersection of Litang Road and Majiang Road, Changping District, Beijing

Friendly reminder: Beijing will experience strong winds and cooling weather, so the public should pay attention to keeping warm when going out.