The Chinese New Year is drawing nearer and nearer. This weekend, let's take a weekend getaway in the suburbs of Beijing to visit Changping and unlock N ways to enjoy the winter fun.
Day 1
Explore Juyongguan Great Wall
Juyongguan Great Wall, known as "one of the nine strategic passes under heaven" since ancient times, stands majestically among the mountains in Changping, Beijing. As an important part of the Great Wall, it not only carries profound historical and cultural heritage but also is a tourist destination with exquisite natural scenery.
Juyongguan reveals a desolate and powerful beauty in winter. Looking up, the mountains on both sides of the Great Wall appear more rugged and straight under the clear blue sky, setting off the grandeur of the Great Wall and forming a magnificent picture scroll. The cloudless blue sky reflects the ancient brick walls; the continuous crenellations outline the profound contours of history. In this season, you can more clearly feel the ancient stories told by every brick, stone, blade of grass and tree of the Great Wall.
Location: Juyongguan Great Wall
Dingjiaxuan Lamb Spine Hot Pot
Dingjiaxuan Lamb Spine Hot Pot is a well-known old restaurant in Nankou. It has a spacious interior and specializes in lamb spine hot pot, with the large pot piled high with lamb spine. Simmered thoroughly, the lamb spine is fresh and flavorful with tender, non-greasy meat, and it becomes more delicious as it simmers further. After eating the lamb spine, add some soup to turn it into a lamb spine hot pot. The deliciousness is irresistible when paired with side dishes!
Location: Dingjiaxuan Lamb Spine Hot Pot (Nankou Branch)
Gongshe Iron Pot Stew · Smoked Pigeon · Farmhouse Cuisine (Nankou Branch)
Gongshe Iron Pot Stew · Smoked Pigeon · Farmhouse Cuisine (Nankou Branch) is a northeastern-style restaurant that specializes in authentic farmhouse dishes and iron pot stew series. The restaurant offers a rich variety of dishes, including iron pot chicken, iron pot fish, iron pot stewed goose, iron pot stewed pork ribs, iron pot stewed beef short ribs, each full of the bold and enthusiastic flavor of northern China. In addition to the iron pot stew series, it also serves homestyle dishes such as clay oven-smoked pigeon, spring pancake with smoked meat, fish-flavored shredded pork, and kung pao chicken.
Location: Gongshe Iron Pot Stew · Smoked Pigeon · Farmhouse Cuisine (Nankou Branch)
Wulan Zasui
Wulan Zasui Restaurant, located on Jiaotong Jie (St) in Nankou, is a small but well-known local eatery with a nearly 30-year history. Specializing in sheep sweetbread, sheep soup, and baked sesame cakes, it has become a local favorite in Nankou.
The signature sheep sweetbread soup at Wulan Zasui is authentic and delicious, with a fresh and savory broth that is both flavorful and affordable. The sheep sweetbread is free from any fishy or gamey smell, featuring tender and soft texture that lingers on the palate. The baked sesame cakes are another highlight, with a crispy exterior and soft interior, emitting a rich wheat aroma that is simply irresistible.
Location: Wulan Zasui Restaurant [Jiaotong Jie (St) Branch]
Huyu Icefalls
Eight spectacular icefall groups are scattered across Huyu Scenic Area, covering a total area of over 20,000 square meters. Stepping into the scenic area is like entering a fairy-tale world of ice and snow. When the flowing water freezes quietly in low temperatures, the ice columns stack up layer upon layer, shimmering with blue and white light under the sunlight, just like crystal curtains exquisitely carved by nature.
The greatest charm of Huyu Icefalls lies in its unique experience of "a different view at every step". The icefalls along the way each have their own characteristics, some are grand and magnificent, while others are delicate and exquisite. When the afternoon sunlight slants on the ice walls, the afterglow of the setting sun gilds the icefalls with a stream of golden light, a breathtaking beauty.
Besides admiring the icefalls, a variety of ice and snow activities await you here! The scenic area has an ice rink, an ice slide, as well as activities like ice carts and snow tubes, and also offers professional ice climbing experiences. For visitors who love challenges, you can feel the thrill of climbing icefalls under the guidance of professional coaches.
Location: Huyu Scenic Area
Fun Capital
Fun Capital has successively won the titles of Beijing "Late-night Canteen" Featured Catering Block and the annual Beijing "Featured Catering Gathering Block". Here, you can find a wealth of renowned restaurants, including Yangfang Hot Pot, Batu Ximeng Lamb Copper Pot Hot Pot, Haidilao, Xiapu Xiapu, and more. From time-honored brands to popular chains, all major catering brands are gathered here, ensuring there is something to satisfy every palate.
Location: Fun Capital
Beijing Marriott Hotel Changping
Beijing Marriott Hotel Changping features over 6,500 square meters of hot spring area named "Tang Le Gong", designed with an emphasis on ecological and original landscaping.
It houses 21 themed hot spring pools, including parent-child play pools and herbal health pools, catering to diverse relaxation needs. The hotel also offers a wealth of supporting facilities, such as an infinity pool, 24-hour gym, SPA center, comprehensive entertainment room, billiards room, and a 600-square-meter children's club with activity areas, game rooms, parent resting zones, and children's nap areas, ensuring a relaxed experience for families traveling with kids.
Additionally, the hotel boasts 10 "Supremo Cat" themed rooms, which are humorous and fun in style, along with 2 signature restaurants and 1 lobby lounge.
The restaurants serve a variety of cuisines, including Asian dishes, Western-style meals, classic Cantonese cuisine, and local specialties, perfectly catering to family gatherings, business meetings, or friend get-togethers.
Location: Beijing Marriott Hotel Changping, Beijing
Jinyu Fengshan Hot Spring Resort
Jinyu Fengshan Hot Spring Resort is a four-star comprehensive resort nestled against mountains and waters, exuding a quiet and elegant ambiance. It boasts over 340 well-appointed rooms that await guests, with complete facilities and comfortable bedding that instantly put visitors at ease the moment they step in.
Leveraging its geographical advantages, the resort has crafted a tropical rainforest-style hot spring paradise. The hot spring water is sourced from Jurassic dolomite mineral water at a depth of 3,800 meters underground, rich in beneficial minerals. The resort offers a total of more than 60 distinctive hot spring treatments, categorized into multiple themed zones including a leisure health area, spa fitness zone, mountain-view hot spring area, and dynamic swimming pool area, to cater to the diverse needs of different visitors.
Location: Jinyu Fengshan Hot Spring Resort, Beijing
Day 2
2026 Beijing Orchid Culture Carnival
Why not head to the 2026 Beijing Orchid Culture Carnival at Jingbei Flower World (East Area of Changping Strawberry Expo Park) and embrace a warm and pleasant atmosphere! This carnival features four themed zones - Nafu, Fairyland, Golden Orchid Gathering and Orchid Courtyard - across a 20,000-square-meter space. Blending a strong festive vibe with elegant artistic design, it displays more than 100 varieties and over 100,000 orchid plants that compete in beauty and splendor. There are also more than 100 ingeniously designed scenic spots waiting for you to check in.
The "Orchid Fragrance Brings Blessings (兰香添福)" Spring Garden Tour integrates intangible cultural heritage elements and launches 12 special Chinese New Year games, offering a festive experience full of the cultural vibe of the Chinese New Year. Orchid popular science activities and flower art displays are held simultaneously. This grand orchid feast fills the winter with the breath of spring. The carnival will last until March 8, 2026.
Location: Jingbei Flower World
The Three Trees Restaurant
The Three Trees Restaurant is a go-to spot for a delightful dining experience. Its signature dish is the tomahawk steak, which boasts a crispy exterior and a juicy, tender interior that oozes with savory juices when cut open. Served with black pepper sauce, each bite is a flavor explosion that’s simply "divine".
Complementing the steak perfectly is the creamy mushroom soup, which is rich, smooth and utterly delicious. Dipping the crusty bread into the soup makes every bite even more satisfying and addictive.
Location: The Three Trees Restaurant
Strawberry Picking
A "sweet bite" in winter is incomplete without the flavor of strawberries. The 2025-2026 strawberry planting season in Changping has arrived as scheduled. A large number of fresh strawberries have ripened and the picking season will last until May. Each strawberry is plump and juicy. When you take a bite, you will find a sweet taste with a faint milky aroma. This limited edition delicacy is waiting for you to pick!
Yi Dan
Yi Dan specializes in private home-style dishes, where every dish boasts a unique and distinctive flavor. The signature braised pork is a must-try: it's tender and juicy, not greasy at all, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory tastes. The meat melts in your mouth effortlessly, making it an absolute delight when paired with rice.
Complementing the signature dish are seasonal private stir-fries, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and cooked with unique, skillful methods. Every bite is a reflection of the chef's care and dedication.
Location: Yi Dan (Xiaotangshan Branch)
Yuanna Renjia
Yuanna Renjia is a beloved local eatery that has specialized in authentic home-style dishes for over a decade. Its signature smoked chicken is the star of the menu, crafted with extremely elaborate production processes that have been refined over years of operation.
The smoked chicken exudes a rich, inviting aroma that fills the air, with a perfect balance of saltiness and flavor. Its skin boasts a subtle, golden crisp, while the tender, juicy meat inside is infused with every layer of savory taste, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience.
To complement this delicious main dish, the restaurant also serves refreshing and grease-cutting stir-fried seasonal vegetables. A bite of the tender smoked chicken paired with a crisp, fresh vegetable creates a perfect harmony of flavors, bringing an overwhelming sense of happiness with every single bite.
Location: Yuanna Renjia · Health Black Tofu (Xiaotangshan Branch)
STATION PARK
STATION PARK is a 33,000 square meters park-style mall, seamlessly connected to Pingxifu Station of Beijing Subway Line 8.
It is not only the "second living room" for families with kids, but also a "park hidden in the city". Boasting over 80 high-quality brands, it covers the full scenarios of eat, play, learn and shop.
Location: TATION PARK
