Escape to the Suburbs | 48h Secluded Mountain Retreat with Private Hot Spring

| A 48h getaway in the mountains with a private hot spring. Instead of drowning in chores, savor coffee amidst nature. After 8 years in Beijing, exploring every corner of its suburbs, Yanqing remains my favorite—the perfect weekend escape for busy professionals. Check my pinned post for a 1-day itinerary that 40k+ readers loved 📋 This second visit unlocked even more summer retreats: mountain hot springs, cozy log cabin cafés, "Little Guilin" boat rides, and scenic cable cars. ——————————————————— 🏔 Hidden Gem: Yanqing 🚄 Transport: Just 0.5h by high-speed rail, stress-free for solo/car-free travelers 🥘 Food: Affordable local snacks; Yongning Market open all day 🏃 Activities: [ThumbsUp] Nature: Longqing Gorge, Wild Duck Lake, Jiuyanlou Great Wall [ThumbsUp] Artsy Vibes: Shiyuan Snow Mountain Bookstore, Dayin Yushi Mountain Hot Springs - ♨️ Mountain Hot Springs Beat the heat at Dayin Yushi’s private hot spring villas. Nestled in Jingyin Nanshan Resort, these villas are surrounded by lush greenery. Each is a self-contained paradise with pools, gardens, and cafés—living up to its name "Hidden in the World." - ⛱️ Villa Life Choose from 2- or 3-bedroom villas, each with private hot springs, shared lounges, and outdoor pools. Lounge by the pool by day, then unwind in the oversized hot spring under candlelight at night—pure bliss. The ground floor opens to spacious courtyards. Cook in the open kitchen, grill outdoors, or borrow free Hanfu robes. Dining al fresco with mountain breezes and birdsong? Perfect. - 🍝 Eat & Explore The villa’s café serves great coffee and light meals. Chill in the garden or escape to the log cabin. Note: Few delivery options. A 1km-away farmhouse restaurant delivers—ask the concierge to arrange meals. - 🚗 Getting There Drive recommended (taxis are scarce at night). By day, taxi to Yongning Market first, then transfer. - 🗺 Itinerary DAY1: Yanqing Station ➡ Yongning Market ➡ Dayin Yushi Villas DAY2: Villas ➡ Longqing Gorge ➡ Wanda Plaza ➡ Yanqing Station - 🏃 Don’t Miss 🥘 Yongning Market: 10min from the villas. Try the iconic "huoshao" (stuffed flatbread)—a must-eat. 🚣 Longqing Gorge: 30min away. Hike through cool caves, cruise the "Little Li River," or ride the cable car. A 4h adventure that’s fun yet relaxed. - 📷 Shot on Nikon ZFC 📍 Location: Dayin Yushi · Jingyin Nanshan Resort, Yanqing, Beijing ——————————————————— Year 8 in Beijing, uncovering hidden gems weekly Series: «Office Escape» «Beijing Getaways» Tags: Secluded spots · Offbeat travel · Cafés & exhibits