Unplug in Huairou's hidden gems: Sleep under chestnut canopies at Jinglin Homestay, tread the Great Wall that inspired blockbuster romances and alien adventures, then dive into cinematic magic at Bona Cultural Park. From farm-to-table feasts to starry nights on ancient stones, this journey blends tranquility with movie-making marvels.
Jinglin Lilin Garden Homestay
Nestled in Dongtai Village, Bohai Town, Huairou, 65 kilometers (90 minutes by car) from the urban hustle, Jinglin Chestnut Garden Homestay offers a serene escape into nature. At the foot of the Great Wall and beside the tranquil Xiangshui Lake, this retreat is surrounded by forests covering 80.54% of the area, where every breath fills your lungs with nature's purest air.
The homestay features expansive lawns that roll gently into small hills, framed by shaded trees, distant Great Wall vistas, and endless skies—a picture-perfect scene that greets guests from every window.
A charming petting zoo hosts gentle ponies, fluffy sheep, playful ducks, hopping rabbits, clucking chickens, and graceful geese, offering city-raised children their first chance to interact with animals up close.
Dining options include a "Garden Western Restaurant" and a "Chestnut Tree Chinese Restaurant." Ingredients are sourced from Jinglin's own farm, where vegetables thrive and chickens roam freely. Signature dishes range from Western-style spinach pasta with chicken and nuts to Chinese classics like springwater mushroom seafood soup and century-old chestnut braised chicken.
Each thoughtfully designed room blends comfort with rustic charm. Step outside to mountain vistas, gaze at starry skies, or admire blooming flowers at your doorstep—every moment here is a brushstroke in nature's masterpiece.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Built in 1368 by General Xu Da under Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang's orders, the Mutianyu section stands as the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty Great Wall architecture, renowned globally for its majestic beauty. It starred in If You Are the One 2 as the proposal site at Watchtower 15 and in the sci-fi film Mozart from Space, where children and a chubby alien dashed across its ancient stones under starry skies, weaving wonder into history.
Bona Huairou Cultural Park
Spanning 32,000 square meters in Yangsong, this park's flagship building, "Bona Sail," houses a theater, screening rooms, conference spaces, dining areas, and cozy cafes. Lush greenery, tranquil water features, and plush leather seats with state-of-the-art audiovisual systems make it a haven for film lovers seeking both nostalgia and modern comfort.
Photo by: Mutianyu Great Wall, WeChat Official Account JInglin Shenghuo, China Movie Capital Huairou
