Hold on! A blood-sweating compilation of hotels and B&Bs suitable for taking kids out in the suburbs of Beijing
In the past few years, without leaving Beijing, I spent tens of thousands of yuan taking my kids out in various ways in the suburbs. Now, I'm making a big summary, putting together the collection that I think is most suitable for taking kids out, hoping to save trouble for those who come after me
⭐ Star-rated Hotels ⭐
✅clubmed (Yanqing)
The world's largest family hotel brand, everything is on point
Price💰: ¥¥¥¥¥ (Many activities are charged separately if you don't go for the all-inclusive package)
Highlights⭕: Lots of amusement activities, both adults and children have fun, childcare available
Downsides❌: Long queues for everything in peak season, all-inclusive package is more suitable for older kids (many activities have an age limit of 8+)
✅Jinhai Lake Yacht Hotel (Pinggu)
Surrounded by lakes on three sides, you feel refreshed once you take a boat in
Price💰: ¥¥¥¥
Highlights⭕: Great for photos, large lawns to roll around on, paddleboarding in summer
Downsides❌: Outdated rooms, poor food
✅WuKuang Junlan (Haidian)
Themed rooms, entertainment facilities, all the family activities you could want
Price💰: ¥¥¥¥ (Indoor playground charges around 300 separately)
Highlights⭕: Close to the city center, plenty of indoor and outdoor amusement facilities
Downsides❌: Breakfast quality not up to par, too much walking, tiring for moms
(Similar to Bay Half Mountain Hotel)
⭐ Luxurious B&Bs ⭐
✅HiMaMa Parent-Child Manor (Huairou)
Dozens of rooms, covering 30 acres, created by a group of moms
Price💰: ¥¥¥¥
Highlights⭕: Water features in the courtyard, plus slides and such, you can play outside all day
Downsides❌: Facilities are old and not well-maintained, rooms are not soundproof, not great value for money
✅Yunfeng Mountain Fairy Tale Treehouse (Miyun)
Not exactly 'small luxury' anymore, over two thousand for a weekend night and still hard to book
Price💰: ¥¥¥¥¥
Highlights⭕: Stay in a treehouse and enjoy the mountain views, good service
Downsides❌: Inevitably lots of bugs, average dining, no restaurants nearby, lots of mountain roads
✅Wild Duck Tribe (Miyun)
Converted from an old factory, industrial style
Price💰: ¥¥¥+
Highlights⭕: Comes with a science museum, incidentally fostering a scientific interest
Downsides❌: Average service, teachers not always present
⭐ Best Value for Money ⭐
✅Zhuoyun Parent-Child Courtyard (Yanqing)
Near Longqing Gorge, just over ten rooms, large yard with lots to play; good bedding and very wide beds
Price💰: ¥¥¥
Highlights⭕: Excellent family activities, a 2-hour session with both learning and play, combining outdoor + indoor; the yard is relatively enclosed, saving moms trouble
Downsides❌: More suitable for kids under 10
✅Shiyue Parent-Child Manor (Huairou)
Not far from Mutianyu, built halfway up a mountain with nice scenery, has play areas and animal friends
Price💰: ¥¥¥+
Highlights⭕: Good for photos, has ostriches and deer, comes with outdoor private hot springs
Downsides❌: Bathroom smells a bit
✅Peach Child Parent-Child B&B (Huairou)
Near Shentangyu, it's relaxing to throw the kids into the toy house after playing in the scenic area
Price💰: ¥¥¥
Highlights⭕: Rural version of Disney happiness, nearby water play
Downsides❌: Only suitable as a base for surrounding tours
✅Tangdou Family Parent-Child Villa (Miyun)
Near Gubei Water Town, with shuttle service
Price💰: ¥¥¥
Highlights⭕: Has underfloor heating, private hot spring room types are not expensive; comes with toys, slides, etc.
Downsides❌: Only suitable as a base for visiting the scenic area
Limited by word count, I can only summarize briefly. Follow for more details in the next issue