The National Day holiday is coming this year. With pleasant weather, it’s perfect for going out and playing. Have you planned where to go in Beijing? Here are a few self-driving routes around Beijing that I recommend. If you are interested, let’s go on a trip together for National Day!
1. Two-Day Water Town Tour
You may be familiar with Gubei Water Town, which has the charm of the Jiangnan water town.
A quiet river runs through the town. You must take a boat here to experience the water town’s water village charm.
On both sides are ancient buildings. Listen to the sound of oars from your ears and touch a different northern Jiangnan feeling.
Walking in Gubei Water Town, looking at the people who live here, it’s not about the scenery, it’s about letting your town feelings get the perfect release.
In addition to the beauty of the Jiangnan town at night, the water town also has the world’s only music water show that realizes surround stereo sound effects in an outdoor environment.
Next to this picturesque village, there is a majestic and magnificent beauty called Simatai Great Wall, the most complete part of the Great Wall of China.
It is nestled against Gubei Water Town, offering the most beautiful autumn scenery north of Beijing.
The Wangjing Tower on Simatai Great Wall is also the highest point on Simatai Great Wall and the highest point of cultural relics in Beijing.
Standing on this tower, you can see the peaks of Wuling Mountain to the east, the majestic Great Wall to the west, the exotic customs to the north, and the lights of Beijing to the south. Your hand can touch the sky, and the mountains and rivers near and far are all in your eyes.
Address: Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing
Bus route: Dongzhimen-Gubei Water Town, round-trip direct bus (48 yuan, buy tickets on board, start buying tickets half an hour in advance until full);
Self-driving route: Exit No. 24 of Jingcheng Expressway, Simatai exit, turn left at the right ramp for about 2 minutes;
Attractions: Gubei Water Town + Yuanyang Lake, Yongshun Dyeing Workshop, Great Wall Music Water Dance Show, Simatai Great Wall;
Recommended play time: 2-3 days
2. Two-Day Mountain Climbing and Cloud Sea Viewing Tour
Tian Gui Mountain is located in Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. The traffic here is relatively convenient, and it takes about 5 hours to get there from Beijing.
Tian Gui Mountain was originally called “Sanmenzhai”, and it was renamed because of its natural scenery, which is quite similar to the landscape of Guilin, Guangxi.
Here, there are both magnificent and beautiful natural scenery, as well as the noble charm of imperial gardens, the solemn momentum of Taoist fairy mountains and mysterious colors, known as the “Royal Taoist Temple”.
Standing on the plank road leading to the Baimouxiangu Cave, you can see the colorful fairy mountain at a glance.
Here, there is not only the height of the sky, but also the tranquility and remoteness of the clear mountains and rivers, which can be enjoyed quietly.
If Tian Gui Mountain is a fairyland in summer, then autumn is a colorful world. Standing high and looking at the whole mountain, there is a golden yellow, a red dress of a tree, and a green land.
The golden top is the highest building on Tian Gui Mountain. When you climb to the golden top, you will be truly amazed by the sea of clouds on Tian Gui Mountain.
In recent years, it has become popular here, with a large number of people carrying “long guns and short cannons” driving to take pictures of the sunrise and sea of clouds here. The scenery is very beautiful!
At the same time, you can’t miss the food of Tian Gui Mountain. Bingzhe is made by spreading green bean flour mixed with water into a paste, which is thin and round, cut into slices, and cooked with vegetables in soup. It is delicious and fragrant.
Address: 50 kilometers west of Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province
Ticket: Peak season 65 yuan, off-season 30 yuan
Recommended play time: 2 days
3. Two-Day Village Tour
Here, there is a “wrapped” peach blossom source, which has been selected as a Chinese traditional village. It has not been disturbed by the hustle and bustle of the outside world and has always maintained a special tranquility.
Jijiaying Village is located in the most remote suburbs of Miyun, surrounded by mountains on three sides, it is very low-key.
It is said that Jijiaying Village was originally called Jijiazhuang. It was built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, about 400 years ago.
The city gates at the east and west ends of the village and the surrounding city walls are the best proof of this village that has gone through the vicissitudes of life.
Standing on the winding mountain road at the east end of the village, you can get a panoramic view of the village.
The stone-paved wall skirts, mottled walls, and black tiles seem like an ancient pastoral village, which is out of tune with the modern world outside, making people feel like they are in a different world.
Today, in addition to the city walls and city gates, the only things that can vaguely see the original shadow are the two ancient wells located in the south and north of the village.
The two ancient locust trees located at the west gate, and the Hao’s ancient house located under the trees, although they have gone through the vicissitudes of life, the old-fashioned moon gate left with the four characters “Li Ren Wei Mei” can still see the luxury of the past.
Address: Anmu River South Bank, Xinchengzi Town, Miyun District, Beijing
Bus: Take Metro Line 15 to Fengbo Station, transfer to 970 to Xinchunongcun Station, transfer to Mi 52 or Mi 37 to Jijiaying Station;
Self-driving route: Take Jingcheng Expressway, exit at Simatai Great Wall, turn right, go south along Xinchengzi direction;
Recommended food: Braised fish, spicy rabbit meat, fried lamb chops, pancakes
Recommended play time: 2 days
4. Two-Day Grassland Tour
It is different from the “wind blows the grass and the grass bends” of the Bashang Grassland. Here, the surrounding peaks are towering, with surging clouds and mist, mysterious and unpredictable. It is a rare aerial grassland in China.
The best time to travel is about ten days before and after National Day every year, miss it and wait another year!
The Aerial Grassland Scenic Area consists of three sections: Feihuxu, Matiliang and Aerial Grassland.
On both sides of the road in the canyon is Feihuxu, which is full of strange peaks, it is truly a different scene with every step you take.
It forms landscapes such as Yixiantiany, Erlangshenyan, Yizhuxiang, Liulangjianyan, Huluy, and Baxian Cave.
After Feihuxu is Matiliang, the view is very wide. Walking on the top of the vast mountain, you will naturally feel a sense of “looking down on the world”.
In the early morning, there is often mist here, which is truly a fairyland on earth.
Going up further after Matiliang is the legendary Aerial Grassland, a 2158-meter-high alpine meadow that is vast and flat.
Lie on the grass, look at the windmills turning slowly in the distance, and the changing clouds. Watch the sunrise and sunset, watch the cattle and sheep spread all over the place. Time seems to stop here.
In the evening, stay in a small wooden house on the grassland or set up tents and camp, participate in bonfires, watch dances, and revel together in this city in the sky.
You can also consider staying in the county town or Nuanquan Ancient Town.
Nuanquan Town still retains some old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the ancient art of Dashuhua. The iron water that falls and the iron water that just bursts collide with each other, it is incredibly wonderful!
Address: Weixian County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province
Ticket: 80 yuan
Self-driving route: Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway – Capital Ring Expressway – Lailai Expressway – Zhangshi Expressway – National Highway 108 – Guangquan Street – Rongwu Expressway – Zhangshi Expressway – Lianxin Road – Aerial Grassland
Recommended attractions: Aerial Grassland, Nuanquan Ancient Town
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