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第29章 Beijing folk culture(8)

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