Summer Retreat in Northern Beijing｜Popular Photo Spots｜Guanlan Little Erhai

Traditional old Beijingers love to go to Northern Beijing to escape the summer heat (a few degrees cooler). I took my two kids to temporarily stay at Badaling Peacock City Holiday House and discovered this Guanlan Villa community nearby. The atmosphere is very European (many Beijing-licensed cars parked inside). There is a waterfront viewing platform nicknamed Little Erhai, which is a popular photo spot for young people. Laketime Coffee café is fully occupied; tourists rest inside when they are tired and hot from walking ☕️. The outdoor area at the entrance has entertainment facilities and a water park ⛲️, making both adults and children very happy... We encountered a smiling dog (probably because it was hot). The owner hadn't returned yet, so we bought mineral water to cool it down... It's a great atmosphere at Guanlan Little Erhai～