The summer vacation is more than halfway through, and this year’s unexpected persistent heatwave has made many hesitant about traveling. Two types of destinations have stood out as popular choices for family-friendly summer getaways. One is indoor amusement parks and museums — crowded, yes, but at least they have air conditioning. The other is mountainous areas on the outskirts of cities, offering natural air-conditioning, an abundance of negative ions, a chance to connect with nature, and a break from electronic devices. Against this backdrop, BaiShi Mountain Scenic Area, just a three-hour drive from Beijing, has become a top parent-child summer retreat this year thanks to its naturally cool 21°C climate, relaxing walking trails, luxury mountain cabins, stunning cliffside cafes, and thrilling glass skywalks.
Fairyland on BaiShi Mountain
[Don’t miss the last free entry of the summer vacation!]
This summer, BaiShi Mountain Scenic Area has prepared two special “Summer Coolness” gift packages:
Benefit 1:
From July 1 to August 31, all 2017 high school graduates with their admission tickets can enjoy free admission to the scenic area. Children under 16 years old (with ID card or household registration) can also benefit from the free admission policy.
Benefit 2:
From July 15 to August 31, residents of Beijing and Tianjin who drive to the scenic area can receive up to 75 yuan in reimbursement for their ticket fees.
Visitors entering BaiShi Mountain from highways within Beijing or Tianjin can receive up to 75 yuan off their ticket fee at the ticket office in the visitor center by presenting their vehicle registration and highway toll receipts (only valid for vehicles with 7 seats or fewer, including 7; invalid if exiting the highway midway; must exit via Laiyuan South, Laiyuan East, or Laiyuan North. For specific rules, please refer to the information at the scenic area’s visitor service center).
Sea of clouds and Buddha’s light at BaiShi Mountain
[BaiShi Mountain Summer Coolness Carnival Guide]
In the peak of summer, BaiShi Mountain is covered in lush greenery and wildflowers. Here, you can admire the spectacular sea of clouds and the mystical Buddha’s light. Here, you can challenge the thrilling glass skywalk. Here, you can explore geography and nature with your children. Here, you can sip romantic cloud-edge coffee at Nature’s Corner Cafe. Here, your whole family can stay in the “ultra-luxurious and wild” BaiShi Meiju and enjoy a cool 21°C summer.
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“Natural oxygen bar” BaiShi Mountain — Photo by San Shi Ying Xiang
BaiShi Mountain Scenic Area is one of the country’s well-known summer retreats. With a vegetation coverage rate of 98%, fresh air, and up to 19,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter, the area enjoys an average summer temperature of 21°C and is known as a “natural big air conditioner,” attracting many parents and children to relax and escape the heat.
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Local snacks at Shuangxiongshi
Located on the 1,900-meter elevation trail within BaiShi Mountain Scenic Area, the Shuangxiongshi Snack Street mainly offers local specialties from Laiyuan and Hebei, as well as famous snacks from around the country. Clay pot dishes and roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) are especially popular with children. All visitors who purchase full-price tickets will receive a 10-yuan “Snack Trial Coupon” (valid for same-day use only).
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Nature’s Corner Cafe — Photo by Zhuang Keke
Nature’s Corner Cafe is located on the 1,600-meter elevation trail within BaiShi Mountain Scenic Area and is truly breathtaking. It’s the perfect spot for a rest during your hike, where you can enjoy coffee, tea, majestic peaks, and sea of clouds with your family on the viewing platform. Kids can sip fresh juice and enjoy dozens of kinds of Western pastries and fruits.
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Hidden in the valley of BaiShi Mountain, ShangYunJian is a tranquil paradise. It is located 50 meters east of Xiangyunmen Parking Lot at an altitude of 1,858 meters within BaiShi Mountain Scenic Area, and consists of both hotel and villa sections.
Wooden cabin villa — Photo by BaiShi ShenLong
Nestled in the forest, lying in a hammock, with the sounds of insects and rustling leaves, you can find a quiet corner to enjoy tea, read, or take a nap, away from the hustle and bustle — the epitome of “wild luxury.” Wake up to birdsong and sunlight filtering through the trees, take a deep breath, and savor the fragrance of forest soil — incredibly relaxing, and the ultimate mountain living experience.
Interior of wooden cabin villa — Photo by Zi Jing
The wooden cabins are especially suitable for families of three generations or several households traveling together. To meet the needs of family travelers and enhance fun between parents and children, the scenic area has added parent-child play facilities in the cabin area during the carnival period, allowing visitors to fully enjoy precious, joyful moments with their kids. (Text by Dong Chenyan; all uncredited photos provided by BaiShi Mountain Scenic Area)
Link: Details of BaiShi Mountain’s highway toll reimbursement activity
1. When purchasing a full-price ticket, you must also present your vehicle registration certificate and highway toll receipts. Any missing document will result in disqualification for reimbursement;
2. Highway bridge and road toll receipts are valid for two days (including the day of issue);
3. The highway bridge and road toll receipts submitted must be clear and legible, and each vehicle is eligible for reimbursement only once;
4. Only those who purchase full-price tickets are eligible to offset the corresponding ticket fare;
5. Online ticket purchases and group bookings through travel agencies are not eligible for the self-drive highway and bridge toll discount activity;
6. The above activities must be processed at the Baishishan Tourist Center and the Baishishan East Gate Ticket Office.