Spend your winter weekends in Changping! Travel through a time tunnel of 600 years, experience the charm of Ming culture, go skiing at the ski resort, taste authentic cuisine, enjoy the relaxation and healing of hot springs, and step into the silver-wrapped winter.

Winter sightseeing

The Ming Tombs are open to the public, including the Yongling and the Siling.

Starting from December 5th, the Yongling and the Siling of the Ming Tombs will be open to the public for the first time by appointment.

The Ming Yongling covers an area of 250,000 square meters. It is the joint tomb of the 11th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Jiajing Zhu Houzhao, and his empresses Chen, Fang, and Du. It is second in scale only to the Changling Tomb of Emperor Yongle.

The Ming Siling Tomb is the joint tomb of the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Chongzhen Zhu Youjian, and his empresses Zhou, Tian, and the imperial concubine. It is the smallest imperial tomb among the Ming Tombs, and the stone offering vessels inside the tomb are unique.

Visitor tips

1. The Ming Yongling Tomb and the Ming Siling Tomb are only open for online reservations. Visitors can make reservations and pay for guided tours through the official Douyin account of the Ming Tombs and the official WeChat mini program of Changping Tourism Group.

2. Visitors can only enter the park through guided tour services by appointment. During the trial operation phase, the daily limit for reservations is 20 people, and the limit for some dates is 10 people.

The Ming Tombs are the tombs of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. It is the most complete and largest tomb group of buried emperors in the world. In July 2003, it was officially listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Currently, six tombs of the Ming Tombs, including Changling, Dingling, Zhaoling, Kangling, Yongling, and Siling, are open to the public.

Address: Changchi Lu (Rd), Shisanling Town, Changping, Beijing

Chuangke Street (St) in Xinzhuang Village

More than 80 commercial spaces are gathered on this 500-meter-long street in Xinzhuang Village, covering various fields such as food, design, and homestays. It has a strong artistic atmosphere and is therefore known as the "Little Dali of the Beijing suburbs". Here, there is not only a "zero-carbon park", but also the "quietest" coffee shop, a creative coffee shop, a handmade children's wool felt shop, a second-hand goods trading place... every small shop is worth exploring.

Address: Xinzhuang, Xingshou Town, Changping, Beijing

Ski resort

It's another winter season, and in recent days, Jundu Shan Ski Resort, The Hu Ski Resort, and Reign Mammoth Ski Resort in Beijing have successively opened to welcome guests. This year, Changping District will continue to hold the "National Skiing for the People" event, and the three ski resorts will issue more than 10,000 discount ski tickets.

China Aviation Museum

This is currently the largest aviation museum in Asia.

The museum has a collection of 149 types of 376 aircraft, more than 28,000 cultural relics, including 106 national first-class cultural relics. There are indoor exhibition halls and comprehensive exhibition halls, as well as outdoor cultural landscapes such as the museum logo area, hero wall, hero square, and sword sculpture. Visitors can come here to gain a deep understanding of the development process and glorious achievements of China's aviation industry.

Address: Northeast side of Yulin Tangquan Resort, Shunsha Lu (Rd), Changping, Beijing

Delicious food to warm the stomach

Yang Fang Mutton Hotpot

A century-old intangible cultural heritage skill, passed down to this day.

Yang Fang Shengli has its own high-latitude natural pasture in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia. All the lamb in the restaurant comes from the naturally raised black-headed white sheep there. The sliced lamb is shaped like a scarf, thin as paper, soft as cotton, with excellent taste, fine and tender meat, and a good balance of fat and lean. It can be boiled for a long time without getting old, and is not greasy or dry. The soup base is made with spring water to restore the true taste of the ingredients. The exclusive secret sauce is a warm and delicious taste in every bite, providing a joyful dining experience.

Yang Fang Shengli Mutton Hotpot (Yang Fang Main Store)

Address: No. 10 Wen Nan Lu (Rd), Changping, Beijing

Yang Fang Mutton Hotpot (Changping Shahe Store)

Address: 60 meters west of the intersection of Baisha Lu (Rd) and Songlan Lu (Rd), southbound, Changping, Beijing

Yue Lang Zhai

Yue Lang Zhai is located in Xiguan Market Village, Yangfang Town, Changping District, known as the "number one village of Hui people in Beijing". Its history can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty, and it combines the royal flavor of Beijing and the characteristics of Halal food. It has been recognized as the eighth batch of Beijing time-honored brands that inherit the food flavors of the five ethnic groups of Hui, Han, Mongolian, Manchu, and Tibetan. The restaurant's signature dishes include Kung Fu Roasted Whole Lamb, Silk Road Hot Pot (Zhongyi Lamb Soup Pot), Escort Agency Sword Meat Skewers, and Empress Dowager Cixi's Wild Vegetable Corn Cake.

Address: No.8 HouchangJie (St), Yangfang Town, Changping, Beijing

Zhuti Banquet in Changyucheng Village

Changyucheng Village, known as "Little Tibet of Changping", is the highest village in Changping with many historical and natural attractions. It still retains ancient Great Wall and folk villages, known as "Changyu Huai Gu". Changyucheng Village is the birthplace of Zhuti Banquet, where pig's feet are stewed in an iron pot, layered with flavor, with tender and chewy skin and meat that is not greasy. It is the first choice for winter energy supplement. Paired with delicious dishes such as home-style braised pork, stewed firewood chicken, cabbage and bean curd, and caramelized sweet potatoes, it is enough to satisfy one's appetite.

Address: Changyucheng, Liucun Town, Changping, Beijing

Heartwarming Accommodation

Silver Mountain Suji

The homestay community is a new Chinese-style architecture composed of dozens of simple and rustic houses, such as Shizi Hongle, Jilishe, Hetaoyuan, Shan Zha Lian, Shiliuju, etc. The names of the courtyards cleverly integrate the local natural features and cultural heritage. Each courtyard has a unique landscape, and there are nearby cafes such as "Mountain Temple Space", barbecue restaurants such as "Black Mountain Roasting House", and restaurants such as "Lily Courtyard". You can taste authentic delicacies and experience the rural charm. 

Address: No.1 Yinshan Lu (Rd), Changping, Beijing

BBMG Fengshan Hotel & Resort

The hot springs located west of the Ming Tombs Reservoir.Including night view hot springs, dynamic hydrotherapy hot springs,Outdoor mountain view hot springs, and special hot springs 72 unique hot spring pools.The hot spring water is extracted from a geothermal layer 3,800 meters deep.It is rich in various trace elements and minerals,It provides a leisure experience for health and healing.There are also abundant entertainment facilities and self-service cuisine.The resort has various room types, including star-rated rooms, mountain view rooms, and mountain villas.You can enjoy the nearby natural scenery.

Address: No. 10 Mangshan Lu(Rd), Changping, Beijing.

The Hu Resort Hotel

The hotel is nestled in the Dayangshan National Forest Park.It is known as "Little Switzerland of Beijing." The Shiyongquan Hot Spring Center has more than 20 indoor and outdoor pools with different effects. There are also children's play areas and rest areas. The children's DIY paradise is called "Tongqu Fang." The Hu Ski Resort is located near the hotel. One new addition this year. "Doll Road" specially designed for children aged 3-7. And one ski park designed for beginners. The Ice Camel Snow Park is also very popular. After playing in the snow with friends or family, Soak in the hot springs to heal and rejuvenate. It's a winter-only pleasure.

Address: Taoyukou, Xingshou Town, Changping, Beijing.

What other fun and delicious places are there in Changping?

Some pictures are sourced from: Changping Culture and Tourism, Changping Integrated Media, Beijing Daily, Beijing Cultural Center, and The Hu Resort Hotel.