Yanjiao, a satellite town in Beijing's Tongzhou district, has attracted a large number of people working in Beijing in recent years due to its convenient transportation and relatively low housing prices. However, in addition to its role as a "sleeping city", Yanjiao actually has many fun places worth visiting. Here are a few good places to visit near Yanjiao.
1. Yanjiao Botanical Garden**
Yanjiao Botanical Garden is a comprehensive park integrating popular science education, leisure and entertainment, and sightseeing. A variety of rare plants are planted in the park, and flowers bloom continuously in all seasons, bringing a visual feast to visitors. Walking through it, you can not only enjoy a variety of beautiful plants, but also feel the tranquility and harmony of nature.
2. Grand Canal Forest Park**
The Grand Canal Forest Park is one of the largest urban parks in Beijing and a green pearl in Tongzhou District. The park has a large area of woods, lakes and lawns, and is a good place for citizens to take a leisurely stroll. In addition, the park has a variety of recreational facilities such as playgrounds, boating, etc., which are suitable for the whole family.
3. Jingdong Shilinxia**
Jingdong Stone Forest Gorge is a tourist attraction dominated by natural landscapes such as canyons, peak forests, waterfalls, and lakes. The stone forests here are peculiar and magnificent, the canyons are deep and steep, the waterfalls are flowing springs, and the lakes are rippling. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, sightseeing, and fishing, and experience the magic of nature.
Fourth, Yanjiao Ancient Town**
Yanjiao Ancient Town is the historical and cultural business card of Yanjiao area, where a large number of ancient buildings and historical relics of the Ming and Qing dynasties have been preserved. Walking through the streets and alleys of the ancient town, you can feel the strong historical atmosphere and unique cultural heritage. In addition, there are many specialty snack and handicraft shops in the ancient town, allowing visitors to enjoy food and shopping while savoring history.
5. Beijing Happy Valley**
Although Happy Valley is located in Chaoyang District, it is not far from Yanjiao, so it has also become a good place for many Yanjiao residents to relax on weekends. Happy Valley is a large theme park with a variety of thrilling rides, such as roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and more, for visitors of all ages. In addition, the park has a variety of themed shows and interactive activities that allow visitors to have a great time in a joyful atmosphere.
6. Trois-Rivières City**
Sanhe City is adjacent to Yanjiao, and there are many attractions worth visiting. For example, you can go to the ancient city of Sanhe to experience the long history and culture; Or head to the Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area to enjoy the spectacular Buddhist architecture and natural scenery; In addition, the city of Trois-Rivières has many delicacies and specialty snacks waiting to be discovered by tourists.
Seven, Jingdong No. 1 Hot Spring**
For tourists who like to soak in hot springs, Jingdong No. 1 Hot Spring is undoubtedly a good place not to be missed. Located near Yanjiao, this hot spring resort has several hot spring pools with different functions and comfortable leisure facilities. Here, visitors can indulge in the comfort and relaxation of the hot springs while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the surrounding area.
In addition to the attractions recommended above, there are many other places worth visiting near Yanjiao, such as various museums, art galleries and other cultural venues, as well as numerous food streets and specialty restaurants. Whether you like natural scenery or history and culture, you can find a suitable tour in Yanjiao. So, you might as well take a day out to explore around Yanjiao! I believe you will reap a lot of happiness and memories.