When the falling snow covers the village courtyards in western Beijing, and the waterfalls freeze into crystal curtains, Mentougou in winter holds countless surprises. Here, you can enjoy exhilarating ice and snow festivities as well as the rich and elegant folk customs of ancient villages. Come explore Mentougou and unlock authentic local delicacies and treasures all in one place, fully capturing the winter charm of western Beijing.
Qingshui
Come to Qingshui in Mentougou, Beijing, where the winter "Beijing Snow Town" carnival has sparked a wave of seasonal excitement. Integrating ice and snow landscapes, intangible cultural heritage, and interactive experiences, "Beijing Snow Town" creates a winter tourism destination that combines sightseeing, recreation, and local cuisine. Visitors can admire themed snowscapes like the Rose Waterfall and Totoro Snow Hut, ascend the viewing platform to take in the panoramic snowy village views, glide down the ski slopes, hang their wishes on the blessing tree, and pray for health and good fortune in the coming year.
Baihua Renjia
Located in Qingshui, Mentougou, Beijing, Baihua Renjia (Qingshui Rural Store) is decorated with stone mills, waterwheels, horse troughs, and more, making it feel like stepping into a folk museum. Must-try dishes include the firepot stone-ground tofu—simmered slowly over firewood until the clear-water tofu soaks up the broth—paired with braised fish and pork head meat, each bite evoking childhood memories.
Cuanbai Scenic Area
Cuanbai Scenic Area is located in the western part of Zhaitang, Mentougou, Beijing, covering 46.6 square kilometers and rated as a National 3A-level Tourist Attraction in 2010. Comprising four ancient villages—Cuandixia, Shuangshitou, Baiyu, and Huanglingxi—the area holds historical, architectural, and sociological research value, acclaimed as a "Gem of Northern Architectural Art." It is also a cultural resort in western Beijing, integrating sightseeing, leisure, and educational experiences.
"Cuanzao Society" Culinary Culture Restaurant
"Cuanzao Society" Culinary Culture Restaurant focuses on fresh and healthy rural cuisine with ingredients sourced locally. Specialties like Cuancuan Pot, Country-Style Braised Fish, Woodland Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, Braised Pork with Fried Tofu Balls, and Stir-Fried Meat with Wild Mushrooms offer a delicious feast. After the meal, relax in the courtyard where the owner shares the story of the character "Cuan" as the ticking of an old clock seems to slow time down.
Wayao Homestay
Wayao Homestay is nestled at the foot of Ling Shan (Mountain). Rebuilt on its original site, it features 28 antique-style quadrangle courtyards mainly in Ming and Qing architectural styles, along with a restaurant, conference rooms, an agricultural sightseeing garden, children's play facilities, and a hundred-acre pear-picking orchard, offering a unique lodging experience.
Qingshuiyuan Guesthouse
Qingshuiyuan Guesthouse is located in Shangqingshui Cun, Beijing, featuring a Hui-style courtyard with grey bricks and dark tiles. The hotel offers a variety of room types, including 2 luxury suites, 3 family rooms, 2 king-bed rooms, and 8 standard rooms, each skillfully blending classic charm with modern design. Additionally, recreational facilities such as KTV, billiards, and mahjong are fully available, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable stay.
Shenshuan Gorge Scenic Area
Shenshuan Gorge Scenic Area is located in Miaofengshan, Mentougou, Beijing. Many of the ice waterfalls within the scenic area have entered their prime viewing period.
Crystal-clear icicles hang all over the canyon rock walls, attracting numerous city residents and tourists to come and admire them. The streams have frozen into pure white ice bands, with icicles, ice trees, and ice flowers intertwining to form a magnificent icy snow painting. Under the winter sunlight, the ice waterfalls shimmer with a sparkling glow, as if nature has painted a winter-themed masterpiece.
Walking through the area feels like entering a secret icy realm, where every frozen ripple quietly tells the story of winter’s tranquility and purity. The snow-covered mountains complement the "Number One Ice Waterfall in Western Beijing," with ice pillars and stalagmites stretching for several kilometers in various shapes, creating a spectacular icy world.
This winter, come to Shenshuan Gorge to encounter a visual poem where ice waterfalls serve as the brush and the mountain gorge as the scroll!
One Step Garden
One Step Garden (Liuliyao Branch) is located in the Jinyu Liuli Cultural and Creative Industry Park. It was formerly the drying workshop of Liulichang and has now been transformed into an area for drinking coffee and dining.
On a pleasant weekend afternoon, order a cup of rich coffee at One Step Garden, temporarily escaping the hustle and bustle amidst the fragrant aroma, allowing your thoughts to relax and settle; or find a quiet corner, pick up a favorite book, and embark on a healing reading journey.
Jinyu Coloured Glaze Cultural and Creative Industry Park
The predecessor of the Jinyu Coloured Glaze Cultural and Creative Industry Park was a glazed tile factory established in 1263, which has long produced glazed tile products for royal buildings such as the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. It is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Royal Coloured Glaze."
After the transformation and upgrading of this glazed tile kiln factory, it has focused on inheriting the official-style glazed tile craftsmanship and has been developed into a living cultural heritage and creative industry park integrating production, scientific research, cultural exhibitions, educational experiences, and new commercial consumption. The coloured glaze culture exhibition hall tells the story of Chinese coloured glaze culture from multiple aspects, including the origins of official-style glazed tiles, style research, intangible cultural heritage inheritance, and actual glazed tile components. The "Liuguang" themed exhibition hall showcases the vibrant beauty of glazed tile culture and production techniques through light and shadow art.
