Beijing's best hike for families! The 3 km flower-filled loop at Baihujian is stunning!

🔥 Photos from March 20! Take your kids to a secret world of pink peach blossoms, where the mountain is covered in blooming pearl flowers! 👨👩👧👦 Kid-friendly · Packing list · Hidden gems guide 🌸 ​Basic Information 📍 ​Location: Baihujian Back Garden South Gate (Yangfang Town, Changping District) 🎫 ​Tickets: Weekends CNY 60 for adults, free for children under 1.2m 🅿 ​Parking: CNY 10/day (Arrive before 9am for shaded spots) 🚶 ​Family Route Tested 🔥 ​3 km Short Loop (Perfect for young children)​ (2.5 hrs total) Enter South Gate → Turn right at the green off-road vehicle fork → Wanfo Stairway → Viewing Platform → Turn left at the fork → Wanfo Stairway → Exit South Gate ▪ ​Fun for kids: "Flower Carpet Slope" at the foot of Wanfo Stairway for rolling down the grassy hill (bring a picnic blanket) Use binoculars to spot wild rabbits from the viewing platform (bring your own or rent from the park) Collect heart-shaped stones on the gravel path to exchange for commemorative stickers (at the pavilion near the exit) ⚠ ​Things to avoid: Flowers on the Fenghuang Ridge trail haven't bloomed yet this week! Don't attempt it with kids (try again in early April) The middle section of Wanfo Stairway has no railings! Hold your children's hands tightly. 🎒 ​Packing List for Kids 🔸 ​Protection essentials: Non-slip hiking shoes + sun hat + scratch-proof gloves 🔸 ​Entertainment: Foldable drawing pad + petal collecting box + bubble gun 🔸 ​Snacks and drinks: Fruit puree pouches + hawthorn sticks + thermos (fill it up at the entrance) 📸 ​Photo Guide 1⃣ ​Looking up at Wanfo Stairway​ (before 9:00 am): Have your child stand on the third step and use a wide-angle lens to capture the flowers reaching the sky. 2⃣ ​Family photo at the viewing platform​ (11:00 am for best lighting): Bring an oiled-paper umbrella (CNY 20 rental at the park entrance) 3⃣ ​Wildflower path on the way back​ (3:00 pm for light and shadow): Capture your child running through a shower of flower petals. 🚗 ​Transportation ✅ ​Driving: Navigate to "Baihujian South Gate Parking Lot" ▪ 40 minutes from Haidian, it is recommended to depart before 8:30 am to avoid traffic jams. ✅ ​Subway: Take Line 16 to Beianhe Station → 15-minute taxi ride (approx. CNY 25) 🌟 ​Hidden Services ▪ ​Free supplies: Pick up simple hiking sticks at the entrance (CNY 50 deposit) ▪ ​Emergency points: AED equipment + emergency call buttons are available midway up the mountain ▪ ​Bonus task: Collect 3 types of flower petals and exchange them for a peach blossom badge (at the South Gate exit) ⚠ ​Lessons Learned Don't bring a stroller! The entire route is gravel paths and steps. Bring plenty of wet wipes! Children's hands get dirty after touching the rocks. There are no restrooms at the top of the mountain! Use the facilities at the entrance before starting your hike. Bring cash! Some areas have poor cell service. Now is the peak blooming season! Take your kids to the mountains and become "little peach blossom fairies." You'll have to wait a whole year if you miss it! 🌸👣