In the outskirts of Beijing, there are not only charming spring scenery but also profound historical and cultural heritage. In this vibrant season of spring, let's embark on a roaming journey, exploring the treasures that have been precipitated by time in the mountains and fields, experiencing the perfect blend of history and nature, and feeling a different kind of spring charm.

Tianzhuang Cun

Tianzhuang Cun, a key village for rural tourism in Beijing, is located in Yanchi, Mentougou. The village has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with traditional quadrangle dwellings in late Qing and Republican styles as the main residential buildings. Tianzhuang Cun is a gathering place for red culture, with the first Communist Party branch memorial hall in the western suburbs of Beijing located here. The village is surrounded by red culture, natural scenery, and folk culture, offering experiences in geological research, the Great Wall culture, and more.

Rural Locations

Yanchi, Mentougou

Route Recommendation

Nanshiyang Grand Canyon Scenic Area - Tianzhuang Cun - Sijia Water Cun - Gaotai Cun

Recommended Locations

Nanshiyang Grand Canyon Scenic Area: It features unique geological landscapes such as "one canyon, nine valleys, and eighteen bays," with peculiar geological formations like narrow passages, Heilong Pond, and Ladder Root, showcasing majestic, strange, dangerous, and secluded characteristics.

Tianzhuang Cun: The village has memorial halls, martyrs' former residences, and other red cultural attractions.

Sijiashui Cun: Currently has 500 mu of Chinese toon trees with an annual output of 30,000 catties, offering leisure agriculture activities that combine tourism, picking, and sightseeing.

Gaotai Cun: During the May Day holiday, visitors can experience leisure fishing and fruit picking at Gaotai Cun.

Huangshandian Cun

Huangshandian Cun, a key village for rural tourism in China, is located in the western part of Zhoukoudian Town, approximately 52 kilometers from the urban area. With an area of 20.2 square kilometers, it is the birthplace of the "Red Basket Spirit." The village is rich in mineral resources, has a superior ecological environment, and is abundant in historical, cultural, and natural resources. It features the "Red Snail Three Hazards," one of the Eight Scenic Spots in the Yanqing area of western Beijing, the "Drunk Stone Forest" with vast and secluded peculiar landscapes, the Pofengling Scenic Area acclaimed by "China National Geographic" magazine as the "most spectacular mountainous red leaf landscape in North China," as well as unique clusters of homestays. It is an all-round ecological cultural tourism leisure village that integrates eco-tourism, homestay settlements, parent-child study tours, and agricultural cultural parks.

Rural Locations

Zhoukoudian, Fangshan

Route Recommendation

Zhoukoudian Site - Pofengling Scenic Area - Huangshandian Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Hall - Fairy Forest - Red Basket Education Base

Recommended Locations

Zhoukoudian Site: Located on the west side of Zhoukoudian Cun, it is the oldest world cultural heritage site to date, with unparalleled global influence.

Pofengling Scenic Area: With over 100,000 red leaf plants of various species such as Cotinus coggygria and Acer buergerianum, it is praised by "China National Geographic" magazine as the "most spectacular mountain red leaf landscape in North China."

Youlan Mountain Fairy Forest: Experience mountain karting, interact with cute pets with children, and participate in training climbing, jungle crossing, and other outdoor activities.

Tangdazhuang Cun

Tangdazhuang Cun, a key rural tourism village in Beijing, is a homestay village that has rapidly developed around Universal Beijing Resort. When visiting Tangdazhuang Village, you can experience the "Universal Studios x Grand Canal" canal carnival self-driving route, enjoy the peaceful countryside and warm family time at night, and the Central Green Forest Park is also in the season of spring outing and flower viewing, inviting you to enjoy the spring feast together!

Rural Location: Taihu, Tongzhou

Route Recommendation: D1: Universal Beijing Resort - Tangdazhuang Cun

D2: Three major cultural facilities (Beijing Library, Beijing Art Center, Beijing Grand Canal Museum) - Beijing Central Green Park

Recommended Locations

Universal Beijing Resort: Includes Beijing Universal Studios and Universal City Avenue. Beijing Universal Studios is the third in Asia and the fifth in the world. Currently, seven major theme areas have been designed, covering 37 riding entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, as well as 24 entertainment shows.

Tangdazhuang Cun: Located 2 kilometers from Beijing Universal Studios, it is the preferred destination for many tourists to stay in the city's sub-center homestays.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum: Known as the "Boat of the Canal," the design concept is inspired by the elements of boat, sail, and water in ancient canal scenes. It is a comprehensive museum that integrates exhibition display, social education, cultural heritage restoration, collection preservation, and other functions.

Beijing Library: Known as the "Forest Library," with a collection of 8 million volumes, approximately 2,400 reading seats, it is a comprehensive multicultural complex that integrates knowledge dissemination, urban think tank, and learning sharing functions.

Beijing Art Center: Known as the "Granary of the Canal," it is an important part of the layout of the National Centre for the Performing Arts with "one center and three sites." It brings together the latest applications of "art + technology" such as 8K, 5G, AR, VR, and panoramic sound, allowing you to enjoy a rich artistic and cultural life here.

Jiaozhuanghu Cun

Jiaozhuanghu Cun, a key national rural tourism village, is located east of Longwantun Town and is a traditional ancient village formed during the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the people of Jiaozhuanghu built tunnels to resist the Japanese invaders and bravely fought against them, earning the title of the "People's First Fortress." Jiaozhuanghu Village was once one of the main battlefields where the people of eastern Hebei flexibly used tunnel warfare tactics to fight against Japanese aggression. Today, Jiaozhuanghu Village has become a beautiful scenery line in China's comprehensive well-off society and rural revitalization.

Village Location: Longwantun, Shunyi

Recommended Route: Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park - Beijing International Flower Port - Jiaozhuanghu Village - Song Art Museum

Recommended spots:

Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park: One of the most distinctive new venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, hosting events such as rowing, canoeing, and marathon swimming.

Beijing International Flower Port: From April 4th to May 11th, the 2025 Tulip Cultural Festival will be held, with over 800,000 imported tulips joining forces with 200,000 ice flowers, along with other flowers such as daffodils, hyacinths, and poppies, weaving together a dreamy flower sea of over 80,000 square meters. Stepping into it, the fragrance of flowers lingers around you, and every step is like walking in a painting.

Jiaozhuanghu Cun: As the river of history flows forward, the smoke of war from the past gradually fades away. However, beneath the seemingly ordinary land of the eastern Hebei plain, there still lies a "Great Wall underground" that crisscrosses and connects four villages. The "cannon tower" of the former militia headquarters still stands tall after more than half a century of wind and rain.

Song Art Museum: Located on the banks of the Wenyu River in Tianzhu Town, Shunyi, it is a private art museum with an international perspective and standard. The venue combines traditional Chinese artistic conception with Western rational preferences, creating an aesthetic taste that is ingeniously crafted.

Xiayuan Cun

Xiayuan Cun, a key village for rural tourism in China, is also a popular spot for taking photos. Since the 1990s, famous artists from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the field of Chinese sculpture have successively settled in Xiayuan Village, attracting more young and middle-aged artists from various art schools and disciplines to live in the village. Sculpture, painting, music, dance, design have formed the "Xiayuan Artists Village" today. When you visit Xiayuan Village, you can appreciate the unique charm of rural art and feel the perfect integration of art and nature.

Location: Xingshou, Changping

Recommended route: Xiayuan Cun - Xinzhuang Cun - The Hu Resort

Recommended spots:

Xiayuan Cun: The village has artist studios, boutique themed homestays, western restaurants, cafes, art exhibitions, and various other businesses, making it a great place for photography.

Xinzhuang Cun: Located in the eastern part of Xingshou, with beautiful natural scenery. As you step into this land, you will see neatly arranged village houses, exuding a warm and peaceful atmosphere in every corner.

The Hu Resort: Located amidst natural mountains and waters, with over 5000 acres of Jingzhi Lake municipal forest park.