A model of combining three-dimensional organic agriculture with eco-picking tourism

—This year, a new attraction integrating organic agriculture with suburban tourism emerged in Beijing’s Fangshan National Geopark—Dongcun Village in Powa Township, known as the “Little Tibet of Beijing.” Local leisure offerings such as forest cabins and farmhouse stays, especially the organic mushroom picking experience, have quickly gained popularity among weekend travelers.

—Four Seasons in Fangshan: “Grand Beauty of the Countryside—Charming Countryside (Five Fields and Six Gardens)”

—“Charming Countryside (Five Fields and Six Gardens)” is a key initiative by the Fangshan District Agriculture Commission and the Fangshan District Planting Industry Service Center to advance the development of “Four Seasons in Fangshan: Grand Beauty of the Countryside—Charming Countryside (Five Fields and Six Gardens).” The project aims to integrate and upgrade planting industry resources, boost the agricultural leisure industry, and promote regional economic growth.

—The “Five Fields and Six Gardens” represent a model of implementing agricultural infrastructure and comprehensive development projects, focusing on creating a number of standardized, high-quality, and exemplary farms. They consist of five fields: flower fields, paddy fields, grain fields, medicinal fields, and terraced fields; and six gardens: farm gardens, vegetable gardens, mushroom gardens, flower gardens, tea gardens, and lotus gardens.

 

—The mushroom garden mentioned in this article (Dongcun Mushroom Garden) is located in the northern part of Powa Township. The edible mushroom cultivation base at Dongcun Mushroom Garden produces high-mountain edible mushrooms free from any chemical contamination, featuring attractive shapes and excellent taste. Travel tips for visiting Dongcun Mushroom Garden:

—1. Nearby Attractions: Powa Nature Reserve, Powa Hunting Ground.

—2. Public Transport: Take the Fangshan Line, get off at Suzhuang Station (Exit A1), then take Fang 18 Bus and get off at Longbaoyu Station, followed by Fang 19 Bus and get off at Dongcun Village Entrance Station.

—3. Driving Route: From the Liulihe Exit of the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway → Yue-Liu Road → Fang-Yi Road → Yunju Temple Road → Zhou-Zhang Road → Lai-Bao Road → Beijing-Kunming Road.

 

—The mushroom garden among the Five Fields and Six Gardens also includes the Leye Mushroom Garden, whose edible mushroom picking base covers a total area of 1,000 mu. The base adopts a modern management model of “company + farmers.” It enjoys convenient transportation and a beautiful environment, offering a full range of mushroom varieties with excellent taste, including over 10 types such as shiitake, oyster mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, and chicken leg mushrooms.

—Travel tips for visiting Leye Mushroom Garden:

—1. Nearby Attractions: Jia Dao’s Hometown, Zhengzhuang Underforest Medicinal Field.

—2. Public Transport: Take bus 917/836 at Tianqiao to Fangshan Chengguan Town Government Station, walk 114 meters to Fangshan Dajiao South Station, then take Fang 11 Bus and get off at Tiangezhuang Station, followed by a 980-meter walk.

—3. Driving Route: Drive 32 km on the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway and exit at Jinxiu Road → Daju Road → Dado Road → Yanzhou Road for 4.8 km to reach the destination.