Seasonal Travel in the Suburbs of Beijing

Author: Beijing Municipal Committee of Rural Work
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
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"Jingjiao Ranyou Xing" (Preface): Modern tourism has become a trend, and people are eager to experience the fresh rural atmosphere and authentic local culture. Please pick up this book, "Jingjiao Sijiyu," and explore the rural areas of Beijing to enjoy the pleasures of agricultural sightseeing and leisure tourism. There, you can enjoy spring outings and flower appreciation in the warm spring, escape the heat and seek coolness in the midsummer, pick fresh fruits under the autumn moon, and ski or ice skate in the winter. The profound historical heritage and the magic touch of nature will leave you mesmerized and refreshed. The rural areas of Beijing are like a brilliant green ribbon encircling the bustling metropolis. When it comes to the beauty of the rural areas, it lies in their profound cultural heritage, rich history, and harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. There are traces of ancient ancestors, the renowned Great Wall, the graceful Beijing-Hangzhou Canal nestled against mountains, and famous monasteries and temples by the water. There are also hidden springs and waterfalls in the mountains and valleys, as well as alpine meadows. What is even more moving is the modern agricultural sightseeing tourism. It is a new business model that combines agriculture and tourism, with day and night tours, which is booming. In recent years, the highlights of agricultural sightseeing 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, enjoying the joy of harvest. "Do not laugh at the rustic wine for it is muddled; in a bountiful year, there is plenty of chicken and pork to entertain guests." Today, folk tourism has become popular in the rural areas of Beijing. Thousands of folk tourism households, with diverse styles, distinctive features, and increasingly perfect facilities, are continuously improving their service capabilities and standards. Staying in a farmhouse, sitting around a campfire in the countryside, tasting homemade meals, with the dim moonlight covering the mountains and fields, and the stars shining brightly all around, with a gentle breeze and the melodious croaking of frogs, you can fully embrace the deep rural charm. To showcase the tourism resources of the rural areas of Beijing, with the support of all parties, this book, "Jingjiao Sijiyu—Agricultural Sightseeing and Leisure Guide," has been published. We hope it becomes your guide to traveling in the rural areas of Beijing and the key to unlocking their doors. Four million warm and welcoming people in the rural areas of Beijing look forward to your arrival.