Seasonal Travel in the Beijing Countryside: An Agricultural Tourism and Leisure Guide: An Agricultural Tourism and Leisure Guide

Author: Beijing Municipal Committee of Rural Work
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Preface: "Beijing Suburban Adventures" – Modern tourism has become a trend, and people yearn to experience the fresh air of the fields and the authentic local culture. Please take "Beijing Suburban Seasons" to explore the joy of agricultural sightseeing and leisure tourism in the Beijing suburbs. There, you can enjoy spring outings and flower appreciation, summer cooling off in the shade, autumn fruit picking and fresh flavors, and winter skiing and ice skating. The profound historical heritage and the wonders of nature will leave you mesmerized and refreshed. The Beijing suburbs are like a brilliant green ribbon encircling the bustling metropolis. When it comes to the beauty of the Beijing suburbs, it lies in its deep cultural roots, its rich history, and the harmony between humans and nature. There are traces of ancient ancestors, the renowned Great Wall, the graceful Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and famous temples and monasteries nestled by mountains and rivers. There are also flowing springs and waterfalls hidden in the forests and ravines, as well as alpine meadows. What moves you even more is the modern agricultural sightseeing tourism. Farming for tourism, and tourism for farming, with a blend of day and night activities, is a burgeoning new industry. In recent years, the highlights of agricultural tourism have developed to hundreds of locations, becoming a fashionable choice for leisure and tourism. On holidays and weekends, when you drive your beloved car, gather friends and family, and wander among the green fields and farmlands, picking seasonal fruits and vegetables, and fishing in the fields and ponds, you can experience the unique lifestyle brought by high-tech modern agriculture while immersing yourself in the atmosphere of agricultural culture, fully enjoying the joy of harvest. "Do not laugh at the rustic wine for its muddiness. In a bountiful year, there is plenty of chicken and pork to entertain guests." Today, folk tourism has flourished in the Beijing suburbs. Thousands of folk tourism villages and households, with diverse styles and distinctive features, are continuously improving their facilities and service capabilities...