Preface: Mom wants to take you to see the sea

My precious son Summer is three years old and I have been traveling the world with him since he was eight months old. I have always believed that travel can help children broaden their horizons and gain a complete view of the world. Even if the little things they encounter on the road cannot leave a deep impression on children, they will have endless benefits for their growth and character building. And this is no substitute for any book knowledge.

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Aranya Auditorium about the route: parent-child tour around Beijing


The four days we took out of our busy schedule were dedicated to one of the few formal parent-child self-driving trips for our family. The itinerary is only four days, traveling abroad is too hasty. So, we decided to explore those fun secret places around Beijing.


Since there are only four short days, the route of the self-driving tour is still around Beijing. The whole journey is about 300 kilometers. The main reason is that I don’t want to make the baby too tired. After all, even I, an adult, can’t bear to stay in the car all the time, let alone a baby like Summer.
Children have an innate interest in animals, and Summer is no exception, so the safari park is on the top of our list of destinations. Here, children can not only have fun, but also increase their knowledge and cultivate the awareness of caring for animals, which can be said to kill three birds with one stone.

The quiet and peaceful ancient city of Luanzhou, the Beidaihe seaside in Aranya, and the mountain bar are all my favorites, and they are the secret bases that I can't miss when I choose to travel around Beijing.

Finally, take a breath of fresh air in the forest hut, and the whole person feels comfortable!

So the most important thing about this itinerary is:
Luanzhou Ancient City--eat, drink and have fun in the ancient city
Anaya--Seaside Vacation
Beidaihe Safari Park--Watching Animals
Mountain Bar Branch--A breath of fresh air in the forest hut

The final itinerary is:
Day1: Beijing - Luanzhou Ancient City - Stay at Aranya Star B&B
Day2: Aranya - Qinhuangdao Safari Park - Aranya Night View
Day3: Old Warehouse - One-way Space - Seaside World Collection - Huairou Mountain Bar
Day4: Shanba - Shanba Touch Ranch horseback riding - back to Beijing

Before you pack your bags and head out, don’t forget these!


About the car:
I have always liked self-driving travel, not for anything else, just to enjoy the travel time that only belongs to a family of three. Although the plane is fast, it makes me miss a lot of beautiful scenery; the train is a bit noisy and crowded. Only self-driving allows me to enjoy the freshness and warmth of a family looking forward to an unknown journey together on the road. For this parent-child trip, there is no doubt that I chose to drive by myself. Now that you have decided to travel by car, the car must be an essential and most important role. This time we drove a car that is more suitable for family use - Haval H2.


snack
How can you get less snacks when you go out with your baby? Summer, a greedy little cat, is always clamoring for snacks. Of course, this time I went out with a big bag of snacks on my back. From biscuits to potato chips, from plums to jelly, I almost didn't move the snack shop in front of my house. The all-inclusive big bag of snacks is enough for Summer to eat for a while!



Luanzhou Ancient City: A realistic version of Qingming River Scene

This time I took a small summer self-driving tour, starting from Beijing, the first stop is the ancient city of Luanzhou in Tangshan. Summer was very excited along the way, dancing in the car. My husband used the carplay and carlife functions that come with his car to simultaneously cast Netease Cloud Music and Baidu Maps on his mobile phone. During the journey, Brian Adams' "Here I am" lingered in his ears, and a parent-child road trip slowly opened. When driving, there is absolutely no worry about getting lost. With navigation, of course, you can reach your destination smoothly.

It takes more than 2 hours to drive from Beijing to the ancient city of Luanzhou for 212 kilometers. This may be the nearest ancient city to Beijing. The high-speed fuel consumption is only about 7.6, and it is only about 8 in the city, which is very fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

The whole toll fee is about 280 yuan, and the fuel fee is about 400

The ancient city of Luanzhou may be the nearest ancient city to Beijing. This is an ancient city with a long history. shine. It's just a pity that the Tangshan earthquake completely destroyed the place, and now the ancient city remains have been rebuilt.
But what does that matter, there is still a lot of history here, from ancient times to the present, 18 emperors died here, and stories about this town have been circulating.

Entering the ancient city, it is very quiet. At first glance, it looks like a royal-style layout building. A Qinglong River divides the ancient city of Luanzhou into two sides. There are many restaurants and bars on the riverside trails. The bar street of Qinglong River is the most suitable place for daze in the ancient city of Luanzhou . On this street, you can find bars with ethnic customs, tea bars, pottery bars, and cafes, where you can be happy and quiet.

Dao Luanzhou Ancient City is the most beautiful at night, the red lanterns are hung high, the night is extraordinarily beautiful, there are many places to visit in this historic ancient city, there are 9 commercial streets alone, snack barbecue street, wedding custom culture street, folk custom Cultural Street, Temple Fair Cultural Street, Korean Style Cultural Street, Myanmar Jade Street, Large Dining Street, Youth Cultural and Entrepreneurial Street, etc.

Zijin Pagoda Zijin Pagoda is the tallest building in the ancient city of Luanzhou. It is also a sacred place for Buddhism. Business people in the ancient city of Luanzhou will come to invite a Buddha as a patron saint to enshrine on the tower.



The food street in the ancient city of Luanzhou is also a major feature here, seafood street, snacks and barbecue street, etc., bringing together delicacies from all over the world: Haojia fire, Ai Ling steamed buns, hemp leaf steamed buns, oyster noodles, chess pieces, etc. , we randomly found one, and they were all delicious.

Tips for visiting the ancient city of Luanzhou:

? Most of the hotels or inns in the ancient city have a map of the ancient city. It is recommended to take a copy, it is easier to arrange the route
? Self-driving: It takes about 2 and a half hours to drive from Beijing to the ancient city of Luanzhou, and you can directly locate the ancient city of Luanzhou
? Train: Take the high-speed rail from Beijing South Railway Station to Luanhe Station, get off and take a taxi to the ancient city of Luanzhou
? The scenery of the ancient city is very beautiful both during the day and at night. It is recommended to stay for one night




Aranya: Disney Wonderful Night for a Family of Three


Departing from Luanzhou Ancient Town to Anaya, it is more than 30 kilometers in total. In fact, it takes more than an hour to drive, because the expressway cannot be used. Finally at 5:30 pm we arrived in Aranya.
I like Anaya very much. Some people say that Beidaihe is the "Maldives" closest to Beijing. I have been to Aranya many times, and Beidaihe feels a little different because of Aranya. I basically go to Aranya twice a year, the most fun beach around Beijing.
You can drive into Aranya by car, and the daily fee is 40 yuan, which is not high. In order to travel by car conveniently, the parking fee is really worth it.


Checked in at the B&B center. This time I didn’t choose a hotel in Aranya, but chose a B&B. I saw the Star B&B. There was a three-bedroom parent-child Disney-themed room, which was perfect for our summer, so I made a decisive decision.

Since it is a Disney theme, of course the room is full of animated elements everywhere. "Donald Duck Mickey Mouse"? "The Lion King"? "Toy Story"? "Frozen"? "Alice in Wonderland"? "The Nutcracker"... They can be seen everywhere in the room. Seeing this scene, Summer was so excited, he excitedly took my hand and introduced their identities and stories to me one by one, like a little adult.

Lazy sofas are my favorite. When I am free, I especially like to read books on the sofa. Summer's favorites are the small tent in the living room and the bunk bed in the bedroom. He clamored to play hide-and-seek, and he got into the small tent by himself without daring to breathe. Of course, I saw through it at a glance.

This homestay has two floors, with a total of 4 terraces, 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms, and the area is very large. Like a car, when I travel with my family, I try to choose a large homestay, which is comfortable to live in and allows summer to have enough space to release her nature. There are three beds in the master bedroom, second bedroom and study room of the B&B. In addition, there is a foldable sofa in the living room, which can accommodate nine people in total including children. I really like this place so much, so I discussed with my husband that next time I would bring the two old people together for a family trip.

As for the bunk bed, he regarded it as a small "Mount Everest", and kept climbing up and down, excitedly refusing to stop for a while. However, the exquisite children's picture books and books provided by the homestay can make this little monkey look at it quietly and seriously for a long time without moving its nest. I have to say that the owner of the homestay is really caring.

tips:
Homestay price: 1800+ (non-weekend price)


After tidying up in a hurry, we went to look for food immediately. I heard that Anaya also opened a Hainan coconut chicken—Yopin Four Seasons · Coconut Bar. It is not far from our homestay. I have eaten coconut chicken in Hainan before. I like this taste very much, so I came to his house.

It's a short walk from the homestay, about less than ten minutes, and it's very close to the seaside market. I like the decoration of the shop very much. The flamingo's internet celebrity style is very suitable for taking pictures.

The coconut chicken here tastes very good, not worse than Hainan's at all, very suitable for children. The side dishes are very fresh, and the coconut chicken soup is a must, with a light chicken taste. I would also recommend the desserts here, the Hainan Super Refreshing and Refreshing is still the same taste, and the coconut milk black boba milk taste is very rich.

The young lady in the store is very good at serving. The baby has a barb in the middle of the journey, and there are band-aids in the store, which is really not too considerate. Next time I come to Anaya, I will come here again.

After drinking and eating, you can go to the seaside of Aranya. I used to come with my girlfriends and friends. This time, it was my husband and son who walked on the beach with me. This feeling is completely different from before. Although I feel the same joy and tranquility in my heart, but with my family by my side, that kind of warmth and happiness cannot be replaced by anything.

Aranya Auditorium: Cool evening breeze, walk by the sea

After dinner, before nightfall, we were going to go to the beach for a stroll. The sea in Anaya always has a literary atmosphere. This may be the difference between the northern sea and the southern sea.

At the end of summer, the evening breeze in Aranya is cool, but it is very comfortable. The little summer is really irresistible to the beach. Listening to his hearty laughter, he is innocent and beautiful. Maybe this is the meaning of travel.

To say that the most beautiful on this beach may be the Aranya Auditorium and the lonely library. I have been here countless times, and it is still the same beauty.

In the Aranya Auditorium at night, there are still many people who come to check in. The night cast a black veil on the auditorium, but made its triangular front appear more pure white and holy. The night can always digest any emotion of a person. Close your eyes, listen to the sound of the waves, and blow the sea breeze. This is the most peaceful moment of the day.

There are many activities on the beach, the most lively is the bonfire, and the most romantic is the open-air movie on the beach. The night sky is the most beautiful curtain, the beach is the most comfortable seat, and the sound of the waves is the most well-timed accompaniment. I remembered Yu Dong's song, "Open Air Cinema", which Li Jian also sang. sang in the lyrics,

"There are no open-air cinemas in the city anymore,
I can no longer see the other side of the screen.
Are you still playing the game back then,
When watching a movie, I can no longer see the stars. "

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How romantic it is to look up and see the stars while watching a movie. Listening to the waves crashing on the shore and the laughter of my son stepping on the water, I hope this moment will last forever. It's a pity that there are many simple touches, which can no longer be found in the city. This is actually one of the reasons why I especially like to come to Aranya. It restores many missing feelings in the city. Usually, my husband and I are very busy with work, and we don’t have much time to spend with summer, and because of this, the moments of a family of three together are so precious.
In a bar by the sea, people are having a drink. Probably there is no trouble, it cannot be blown away by the sea breeze.

Children's Fun Time-Qinhuangdao Safari Park

Our plan today is to go to Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park, which is less than 40 meters away from Big Brother Aranya. It is very convenient and suitable for taking children to have a sweet date with small animals.

The whole journey takes less than 1 hour. The best thing about going from Aranya is that it can save time, which is much closer than going from Beijing.

Qinhuangdao Safari Park is a must-see attraction in Beidaihe. There are more than 4,000 animals of more than 100 species in the park, and the whole zoo is covered by trees, with a beautiful environment. It is a good place to relax and play on weekends and lead children to see animals.

After entering the zoo, you can choose to visit by self-driving or small train in the park. We chose to drive by ourselves because it is much more convenient.

The first thing to see is the parrot garden, monkey garden, elephant garden and so on. There were also several lion cubs and tiger cubs that aroused Summer's interest, and he waved excitedly to the animals to get their attention. These wild animals can basically come into close contact, and lemurs can be fed directly! (20/person if charged separately). There are also many small animals such as ponies, lambs, and leopards, which are so cute!

What Summer likes most is the Beast Zone. Sitting in the car, I have the opportunity to watch the Tiger Park, Lion Park, White Tiger Park, Wolf Park, Bear Park and wild boars at close range.

Continue from the beast area to the African area, where there are common wild animals in Africa, such as giraffes, zebras, and alpacas. Get off here, you can feed the camels through the fence, not only that, but also have the opportunity to buy branches to feed the giraffe, summer also touched the giraffe's head, furry, very obedient.

You can have close contact with poultry at the terminal! Red-crowned cranes, flamingos, peacocks, etc. are graceful, like proud princesses strutting.

There are also many lambs suitable for children to play with. This is the closest place for babies to get in touch with animals, and it is also the most fun.


Although there may be traffic jams when driving by yourself, you can stop at any time and communicate with small animals for a long time when driving by yourself, which is very suitable for children.


tips:


By the way, just to remind you, it is best to have a full meal, and then bring some snacks in.
First, there are places to eat inside, instant noodles and boxed lunches. A box lunch is 30 yuan, with braised pork and beans; instant noodles are 10 yuan. The box lunch tastes pretty good, but it's a bit expensive.
Second, when you reach the herbivore area, you can feed. For example, small biscuits, carrots, leaves, cabbage leaves, etc., although they are also sold in scenic spots, they are expensive! A small bag of biscuits costs 10 yuan, and a handful of leaves also costs 10 yuan.
Third, the entire zoo is quite big, and going for a stroll after eating is equivalent to digestion and fitness.
Tourists can take a free sightseeing train to see animals on the mountain. If there is enough time, they can also walk up, but it should be very tiring and time-consuming.
The small train basically runs every 2-3 minutes, which is very fast. After returning from the tour, the small train will stop at a distance from the exit, and it will take about 10 minutes to walk. There will be several light sightseeing cars here, which are charged, 10 yuan per person, to pull you out.

You can play in the zoo for a day, and after the happy parent-child time, we will return to Aranya. Tomorrow is another beautiful day.

Old warehouse: time flows, original intention remains unchanged

Today we are going to leave from Aranya, and we will check out the world at noon, so we can still go around in Aranya in the morning. Little Summer played all day yesterday, and today he wants to give himself some time to be alone.

As a person who likes nostalgia, I certainly can't miss the old warehouse. This is not what Summer is interested in. I can take this opportunity to let his father and son stay in the homestay to enjoy the joy of father and son, and I have the opportunity to come here alone to savor the flow of time.

Before Aranya, from Xiamen to Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Beijing and other places, old warehouses can be said to have "blossomed everywhere" across the country. But for me, I prefer to enjoy these "old things" full of life in Aranya, which is already full of tranquility, rather than opening in the busy city to give people the opportunity to "take a quieter life".

In the old warehouse, there are real n-hand old objects collected from all over the world, as well as specially made retro old objects. The retro scene and retro atmosphere made me feel like I was traveling back to my childhood in a Doraemon time machine. When the surrounding tourists come here, it seems that the mute button has been pressed, and people do not disturb each other, admiring the old objects in their hands.

I believe that there is a story playing in everyone's heart at that moment. The old wine jars on the shelves are overflowing with the smell of wine, and you will get drunk just by smelling them; the villain books on the entire wall make me seem to see the childhood memories of those who were staring at the bookstall on the side of the road and refused to go home. Me; the familiar yellow desk and blackboard, sitting on the chair, and seeing the scene of junior high school boys laughing and playing around me in a trance; the old-fashioned clock, the hands are still moving stubbornly, and I don’t know how much time has passed away...

In the ear, Carpenter seemed to be singing softly:
Those were such happy times and not so long ago
How I wondered where they'd gone
But they are back again just like a long lost friend
All the songs I loved so well...

Repeat yesterday, repeat yesterday.
But I know that I can't save the lost time, but I can keep my original intention. No matter how old I am, as long as my original intention remains the same, I will always be that young girl.

Daze Journey: One-Way Space

Dugu's library is the most famous landmark in Aranya, but this time, I want to go to the one-way space. Because the lonely library is the most famous, more tourists go to this Internet celebrity landmark to check in. As I don't like the excitement, I naturally try not to go to these places where tourists are swarming, so the one-way space has become my first choice.

The one-way street book in Beijing is a cultural reference that I like very much. After I opened it in Aranya last year, I have been paying attention to it. Today I finally pulled the weeds. Of course, if you want to really read a book in a one-way space, you may not be able to realize this wish with children. So, I handed my little summer to my husband again, and came here alone to start a "trance trip" alone.

Aranya's one-way space is just opposite the seaside market, with an area of ​​550 square meters, and the interior design is by Japanese designer Shuhei Aoyama. Everyone is familiar with Aoyama Zhouping, and he can be regarded as the favorite Japanese designer of Chinese people in recent years. It is said that his hometown is in a city near the sea in Japan. Every time he goes home, he will go to the seaside half an hour away by car, and watch the sea quietly by himself, so he should also like the lonely library in Aranya Bar.

One-way space also has this kind of loneliness. Maybe every soul who likes to read will want to have a space to be alone with himself. As soon as you enter the door, you will see this bookshelf made of desk calendars, which seems to freeze time in front of your eyes.

The overall tone of the bookstore is black, and Aoyama Shuhei described it as an independent and private box space. Indeed, its space is particularly rich in changes, which means "separating scenes" in the garden. You are reading at this end of the bookshelf, and people outside the frame pass by, and the people at both ends do not affect each other, and become each other's scenery.

The founder of Tsutaya Bookstore Masuda Zongzhao published a book "The Capital of Knowledge", he said, "In a society where people are connected by the Internet, it is only possible to gather people in real places. Consciously introduce something that is absolutely not on the Internet. It may be the wind, it may be light, it may be the 'comfort' created by these." The same is true for the one-way space of Aranya, and the change of light and shadow over time also makes the texture of the space Constantly changing, both open and private, with a touch of seclusion.

The books here are classified according to themes. In the rainy afternoon, come to the section of "Guide to Daze by the Sea", feel the tenderness of being embraced by books, flip through the books, and stare blankly, as if forgetting the passage of time.

Ana Yayi Exhibition: Subset Art Space

I originally planned to go to the Dune Art Museum to see the exhibition, but because of the lack of time, I unexpectedly encountered a small art space at the corner of the street when I was walking around. The orange exterior is very conspicuous. At first glance, I thought it was a cafe, but when I walked in, I found that there was an art exhibition inside.

This subset is a compound space of art space + coffee shop, and what is currently on display is "legal boundaries, exhibition of non-ceramic works created by ceramics". Although the space is not large, the exhibition is very characteristic. What impressed me the most was that these works that looked like "oil paintings" were actually made of ceramics!

This kind of ceramic high-temperature color glaze painting has a rate of less than 20% into porcelain, so each work is an orphan and cannot be copied. And its biggest advantage is that it never fades, and it can be called the longest-lasting artwork on earth.

As a subset of the art space, even the coffee cups are full of artistic sense. Drinking coffee while watching the exhibition, for me, is still the first experience I tried.

hungry? Take a food tour to the seaside market

After visiting the one-way space, my stomach was already growling, so I called my husband and son to the seaside market to look for food.

The market I visited in Aranya last time was a market with stalls facing the sea. Different stalls have different products. And this red brick house full of literary and artistic atmosphere, at first glance thought it was a live house, is actually the "kitchen" of Aranya and the "vegetable market" of the community residents.

Walking into the market, you can feel the artistic style that is different from other vegetable markets here. The shop assistants were all wearing striped sea soul shirts and dark blue headscarves, and the breath of the ocean was blowing in their faces. The exposed iron frame and the log-colored cargo box have a Japanese-style freshness. Even the design of the fonts on the various text signs has a sense of luxury, which is unexpectedly suitable for portraits.

There are many quotations related to the vegetable market pasted on the automatic sensing glass door. For example, Gu Long said that if a person is desperate and wants to commit suicide, let him go to the vegetable market. This is because the vegetable market is full of fireworks and joy. It is safe and secure. It is the warm exit of the barren city. It connects to the distant soil, and it is full of the freshest things. It is more healing than a psychiatrist. You see, just a few words can show Anaya's unique literary and artistic atmosphere.


In addition to fruits, vegetables, grains, oils and noodles, there are also various snacks and daily necessities in the market. If you accidentally forget something, you should be able to buy it here. Seafood can also be bought and killed first, processed on site, and brought back to the hotel for a full meal. After shopping around, we bought some fruits and an ice cream he ordered for Summer, which made him very happy.

Ten years in the mountain bar, here is an amazing parent-child time

After checking out at noon and returning from Aranya, we planned another destination that is very meaningful to us. This is the Shanba branch of Huairou
We used to come here often ten years ago and witnessed the happy times of our youth.
Now we have one more summer, of course bring summer with us.



In ten years, what will happen in a city like Beijing that is changing so fast? Maybe it's really hard to predict.
After all, Eason Chan sang in the lyrics that after ten years, lovers will inevitably become friends. However, in the suburbs of Beijing, there is a leisure homestay that has been open for ten years and is still popular, Shanba.

And this time we called our girlfriends who have known each other for many years. It happened to be a weekend, they set off from Beijing, we set off from Aranya, and met at the mountain bar.
My best friend is the same as us, and has a lovely son named Little Mango, who is the same age as Summer, only one month apart. The two children are like twins.
Some people say that I am similar to my best friend, haha.


Ten years ago, I fell in love with the fresh and refined scenery here. And ten years later, when my best friend and I came here again, time seemed to be frozen. Those secluded beauties remain unchanged, as if only the lush vegetation tells the passage of time.
There is an atmosphere of being surrounded by mountains and rivers, and there is also the romance of a forest cabin. Mountain Bar is probably the most suitable place to relax in Huairou in the suburbs of Beijing.

Walking into the gate of the mountain bar, you immediately feel far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The eyes are boundless green, like a natural oxygen bar, cleansing the lungs and seductive. There are many single-family cabins in the mountain bar, reminiscent of the scene in the fairy tale "The Little Girl in the Alps". The children are the happiest living here, as if living in a fairy tale.

The most beautiful scenery in the mountain bar is after climbing the dam and looking at the extremely clear reservoir. Coming here in the evening is the most charming moment of light, and the scenery in the distance can be compared to Switzerland with lakes and mountains. The two children and the ever-cute dog running around in the golden sunlight can be said to be the most beautiful picture. I also saw people riding on the dam in the morning, which should be very enjoyable.

The dense vegetation makes the outdoors full of shade, and the automatic water vapor spraying device also makes the outdoors always refreshing. Wooden gazebos, tea rooms, and book bars can be seen everywhere, and there are many good places for adults to escape from the sun. Reading books in the book bar hidden by flowers and trees, and occasionally watching the father and son running and laughing not far away, I think this is the best time.


Experience rock climbing, play basketball with Dad, the boys are going to exercise ~ the two friends are also playing ball here and getting more and more enthusiastic. Sure enough, the best gift for children is the natural environment and the company of family.


The dense vegetation makes the outdoors full of shade, and the automatic water vapor spraying device also makes the outdoors always refreshing. Wooden gazebos, tea rooms, and book bars can be seen everywhere, and there are many good places for adults to escape from the sun. Reading books in the book bar hidden by flowers and trees, and occasionally watching the father and son running and laughing not far away, I think this is the best time.



Shan Bar also has a large indoor public space where you can play billiards and sing K. The red sofa, the green billiard table, and the original log decoration give this place a retro charm. The two children experienced "playing" billiards here for the first time, and everything from the table to the sofa has become a "battlefield" for them to enjoy.

Ten years ago, I was deeply impressed by the food in Shan Bar, and ten years later, um, it still tastes good in my memory. The restaurant mainly serves farm dishes. The golden toon scrambled eggs are the most popular, and farm tofu is also suitable for all ages. The most recommended are rainbow trout sashimi, potato stewed chicken, lamb kebabs and roasted whole lamb, a feast for carnivorous animals! Especially the roasted whole lamb, it is said that there is a secret formula that has been researched for many years, it is not greasy, and the meat is full of fragrance~

The beer here is recommended, it is craft brewing, and it is its own brand.

Little Knight Tour: Mountain Bar Touch Ranch

I am going to leave for Beijing today, but there is still a surprise waiting for the children. Just 200 meters away from the mountain bar, there is another mountain bar, Touch Ranch, which is mainly a horse farm. I heard from the owner of the mountain bar that if you stay here, you can go to the mountain next door? Touch holiday ranch offers free equestrian lessons. Just a short walk to the ranch. Like the mountain bar, it also has a strong American country style.


Before riding a horse, you can have a close contact with the ponies in the stable and touch their heads through the fence. Horses are actually very gentle animals, and they are also very friendly to children. It was the first time for summer to come into contact with horses. He was both novel and excited, happier than in the zoo.

The ranch has specially prepared small and medium ponies for children, which are more suitable for them to ride. The handsome coach put on helmets and gloves for us, and we can ride horses. Following the step-by-step process, from leading the horse with the coach, to getting on the horse, and then riding the horse smoothly, Summer adapted quite quickly. It is said that children learn horsemanship faster than adults, and it seems that this is true.


After getting better and better, Summer can actually try to let go of his hands, what a brave boy.

Dad Summer and I also experienced it once, let alone, this horse riding is really not as simple as imagined. The body should conform to the horse's walking rhythm, and the horse's body should not be clamped because of being too nervous. It seems that if you want to gallop your horse, you still need to practice hard.

Sleep under the starlight in a cabin in the forest.
Amidst the singing of cicadas and insects, stroll in the green mountains and green waters.
Smelling flowers, tasting tea, climbing rocks, riding horses,
The weekend at the mountain bar is so relaxing and at ease.

Tips:
There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains, so you must bring a coat
The sun is still very strong in late summer and early autumn, remember to take sun protection
The equestrian experience is free and needs to be booked in advance

address:
Xinwangyu Village, Qiaozi Town, Huairou District, Beijing

vehicle route:
Turn right at Tianbei Road (Exit 12) of Jingcheng Expressway, go straight for about 200 meters, turn left at the intersection of traffic lights (Changping direction), go straight for about 2.5 kilometers, turn right at the direction sign of Liangshanzhuang, go straight for about 3 kilometers, and see the T-shaped intersection Turn left to the direction of Shayukou Reservoir, go straight for about 3 kilometers through Xinwangyu Folk Village, turn left at the intersection and go straight to the courtyard.

Price: 300+ on weekdays, 700+ on holidays


The four-day parent-child self-driving trip is not long or short. At the end of the trip, Little Summer still had more to say, and counted down for us what he wanted to play, eat, and see on his next trip with his fingers. Of course, this trip can be so enjoyable, but also thanks to our great hero along the way - Haval H2, this compact SUV is really suitable as a magic weapon for a family of three to go out. Not to mention the high cost performance, it is also very stable to drive.

Summer sleeps soundly when she is tired in the car! I didn't wake up at all because of the bumps in the car. I still prefer to be with my family than to go out with my girlfriends and friends. Looking forward to the next self-driving trip!