Xiwengzhuang Fair – Gourmet delights at Miyun Fisherman's Street – Jinpoluo village countryside cultural experience (Farm ice and snow carnival)
Route Features
Xiwengzhuang Fair: The fair is located at the abundant agricultural market on Miguan Road, Miyun District. It opens on the second, fifth, and eighth days of the lunar calendar. The market offers a wide variety of goods, with local specialties such as Miyun chestnuts, Lvdagun, free-range chicken eggs, sweet potato vermicelli, and traditionally roasted peanuts being particularly popular among visitors.
Miyun Fisherman's Street: At the renowned Miyun Xiwengzhuang Fisherman's Street, visitors can savor various delicious dishes made primarily with fish as the main ingredient. In winter, a table of steaming and fragrant delicacies instantly arouses the taste buds of visitors. The fresh and tender fish meat is nourishing and leaves a lingering taste. Citizens are welcome to Miyun Fisherman's Street in winter to experience the delicious fish banquet, a characteristic delight of Miyun.
Jinpoluo village countryside cultural experience (Farm ice and snow carnival): Jinpoluo Farm is located in Jinpoluo village, Xiwengzhuang Town, Miyun District, established as an eco-friendly farm collectively built by thousands of villagers. The Ice and Snow Carnival at Jinpoluo Farm offers a rich variety of snow activities, including four high-slope snow tracks that can accommodate both individual and multiple participants simultaneously. Each snow track at Jinpoluo Farm is meticulously crafted by staff, inviting visitors to have a joyful time in the countryside near Beijing.
Surrounding culinary delights
Jinpoluo packed rice: Jinpoluo packed rice is made with fresh organic millet and seasonal vegetables from Jinpoluo, supplemented with ingredients like sesame seeds, fermented bean paste, fermented tofu, chili sauce, stinky tofu, etc. Taking a bite, you'll experience a delightful combination of fragrance, crispiness, spiciness, and a unique aroma. It offers an excellent taste. The colorful health noodles from Heishansi village are highly favored by visitors. Made with vegetable juice and noodles, the dish is not only nutritious but also features five colors of braised ingredients, offering a variety of flavors – sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty. It symbolizes the diverse experiences in life.
Surrounding countryside homestays
Friends Country Garden Homestay：Located at No. 46 Jinpoluo village, Xiwengzhuang Town, Miyun District, this is a nationally graded A-level tourist homestay. There are a total of 8 rooms, including 3 transformed from century-old houses, 1 two-story treehouse, 1 Japanese tatami room, 2 American panoramic rooms, and an independent courtyard with 3 bedrooms, a large living room, a study, and a yoga room. It doesn't offer luxurious feasts or professional chefs; instead, it provides simple home-cooked flavors that capture the essence of family togetherness.
Wangjing Garden: Located at No. 79 Xidaqiao Road, Shilibao Town, Miyun District, this is a Grade B homestay in Beijing. Wangjing Garden is situated in a sunny greenhouse and features tropical rainforest treehouses and several scenic-view rooms. The beautiful environment and unique design allow guests to escape the complexity of urban noise and relax. The distinctive submarine restaurant in the park offers a unique dining experience where guests can enjoy their meals while observing sharks, as if they were in an underwater world.
Meishanshu: Located at No. 93 Heishansi village, Xiwengzhuang Town, Miyun District, this is a Grade B homestay in Beijing. The courtyard may be small, but it generally meets all the needs of guests for a homestay. Meishanshu has created a modern homestay experience where the elements of heaven, earth, people, and nature blend harmoniously. The homestay, guests, and nature interact with each other, carrying distant and poetic sentiments. In the tranquil courtyard, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun during a bright winter day, guests can experience a leisurely and comfortable time.
Translator: TANG Yuxin
Reviewer: JIANG Wenyi
