Jiufeng Peak becomes a world of flowers in spring, with Chinese plum, peach, apricot and magnolia blooming in succeeding weeks. One can drive along the Badaling Highway, turn out at Bei"anhe Exit towards Beiqing Road before finding the peak.
Roses at Miaofeng Mountain
The rose valley at Miaofeng Mountain is said to accommodate the best kinds of rose in North China. One can drive along Fushi Street, turn right at Shuangyulu Roundabout, then follow the No 109 State Road before finding the mountain.
Peony in Huairou
The Peony Garden at Qiaozi Town of Huairou District covers 2.3 sq km. It is home to more than 1 million peonies of 600 types.
Apricot flower at Fenghuangling
In April, the apricot trees become flowery at Fenghuangling (Phoenix Range). One can drive along the Badaling Highway, turn off at Bei"anhe Exit towards Beiqing Road before finding the site.
Magnolia at Tangzhe Temple
The magnolia trees at the ancient temple become giant towers of white and purple flowers in early
spring.
Magnolia at Dajue Temple
The magnolias at Dajue Temple of the West Hill are known for their perfect shape and pure color.
Sightseeing and picking fruits
Jinxiudadi Agriculture Garden
Add: No 166, Liaogongzhuan, Haidian District
Tel: 88702172
Badaling Modern Agriculture Garden
Add: Badaling Town, Yanqing County
Tel: 69141463
Driving route: along the Badaling Highway
Hancunhe Village
Add: Hancunhe Village, Fangshan District, about 40 km from downtown Beijing
Tel: 80380015
Driving route: along Jingshi Highway, turn out at Liulihe Exit
Xiedao Resort
Add: No 1, Xiedao Street, Jinzhan Township, Chaoyang District
Tel: 84311865
Xiaotangshan Modern Agricultural Technique Garden
Add: Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District
Driving route: at Daliushu Roundabout of Xiaotangshan Town, turn south, drive 2,000 m to Mafang
Bridge, follow the northern bank of Wenyu River and drive for 20 km toward east
Skiing grounds
Badaling Ski Field
Add: About 2,000 m to the west of Badaling Section of the Great Wall
Tel: 89761886
Driving route: drive along Badaling Highway, turn out at Badaling Exit, turn left at the parking lot"s exit and drive for 3,000 m towards west
Huaibei International Skiing Ground
A d d : N o 4 8 , F a n g k o u Vi l l a g e , H u a i b e i
Town, Huairou District
Tel: 69661177, 69666712
Driving route: drive along Jingshun Road to Huairou City, passing by Fule Roundabout to reach Fangkou Village of Huaibei Town
Shijinglong Ski Field
Add: 1 km away from the west of Huangbaisi Village, Yanqing County
Tel: 69191615
Driving route: take Badaling Highway to Yanqing County, follow the Longqingxia Section of the No 110 State Road to Huangbaisi Village, drive 1 km towards west
Hot springs
Xiaotangshan Longmai Hot Spring (Longmai Hot Spring Resort)
Add: Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District
Tel: 61780121, 61782465
Driving route: take Jingchang Highway, turn out at Xiaotangshan Exit, drive 12 km to the east to the central street of Xiaotangshan Town, turn left at the building of Industrial and Commercial Bank
Jiuhua Hot Spring (Jiuhua Resort)
Add: Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District
Tel: 61784890, 61784887
Driving route: from Lishuiqiao, drive north till Daliushu Roundabout, turn east for 500 m; or drive along Jingcheng or Badaling highways to reach the roundabout.
Tianye Hot Spring Resort
Add: west of Post Office, Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District
Tel: 61781166
Driving route: from Anzhenqiao, drive north along Ansi Road to reach Daliushu Roundabout, turn left towards Xiaotangshan Town
Yutangquan Resort
Add: Mafang, Xiaotangshan Town, Changping District
Tel: 86219099
Driving route: from Anzhenqiao, drive north along Ansi Road, turn right at Mafangdongqiao