I also took a bath in the private hot springs of Wulingshanlan and Yanshi Hot Spring in Anaya!
Beijing didn’t have a single snowfall this winter❄, which made the kids who wanted to play in the snow anxious~
And the grandparents👴 who have been talking about wanting to soak in hot springs (tangquan)♨ all winter👴
Why not have a relaxing family 🧑🧑🧒 hot spring (tangquan) trip? Aranya Wuling Mountain is a perfect choice❤️
After experiencing the hustle and bustle of Aranya Beidaihe in summer, Aranya Wuling Mountain is much quieter. The gurgling stream and the melting snow. This place is more like a quiet world where you can escape from the world.
It takes more than two hours to drive from Beijing. If you take the high-speed rail 🚄, it will take only half an hour to Beijing Chaoyang Station 🔜 Xinglong Station. It is super convenient to take a taxi!
This time we chose to stay at the Lan Ye Hotel in the park, which we highly recommend! The Zen flowers and trees and warm lighting here make people feel relaxed. After checking in, the minibar snacks and drinks are replenished every day, the hot spring clothes are already prepared, and the service is super considerate. The hotel also offers exquisite matcha sets and Mizu Shingen Mochi experiences, which tea enthusiasts will surely love.
Most of the activities are around Lanye Hotel, and the arrangements are different every day, including origami, paper cutting, shadow puppetry, bamboo weaving... adults and children will not be bored🥱
Traveling with the whole family is mainly about comfort😌, staying comfortably and eating at ease!
1. The First Canteen has so many dishes that you will be dazzled by the choices. The price-performance ratio is very high and you can eat three meals a day without feeling too much.
2. Xiaoye’s Japanese breakfast is exquisite and delicious, which is a good start for the day.
3. Wan Tao Hotpot’s Sukiyaki is a warm and comfortable dish for a cold night. Warm yellow lights, tatami mats, the whole family sitting around the bubbling Sukiyaki pot, drinking, laughing and talking, all the fatigue from the day's trip faded away. If you have enough budget, Matsukaze's Japanese food is a delicacy not to be missed.
4. The dishes at Shiwei Valley are simple but super delicious. Fish head pancake, pork scraps and cabbage 🥬… a strong flavor of home.
Soaking in hot springs (Tangquan) is one of the purposes of this trip. The public bath is free, but reservations must be made in advance. Private baths are even more crowded and must be booked two weeks in advance! Fortunately, I kept an eye on the APP and grabbed the one that slipped through the net! But the experience is definitely worth the price of admission. Taking a bath in a private bath in a separate room and looking at the snow scenery is one of the great enjoyments in life. For the elderly who love to drink tea, a cup of hot tea after taking a bath is the most comfortable😌
The second destination of this bathing trip, Eye Stone Hot Spring, is also very popular and requires reservations! But I can’t bring the kids with me! You must be 14 years old or older to enter! You need to wear a swimsuit🩱The unique black building seems to be isolated from the world, and the industrial black hot spring pool is also unique. There are a maximum of four people in a period of time, and the privacy is very good👍After taking a bath, you can take a shower in the high-altitude shower next to it, and look at the mountains and drink tea in the lounge🍵. It's another perfect day!
In addition to hot springs, there are many activities to participate in. At the Kenzan Honin, there is an exhibition called "Making the Most of Calligraphy", where you can quietly copy calligraphy and cultivate your body and mind. The singing bowl essential oil aromatherapy at FLOW Center can help you relax to the extreme. The Dandy room has billiards and karaoke, making it perfect for team building or family gatherings. Modern people cannot live without coffee, and the dirty coffee at Machi Rugu is worth a try.
I hope this guide can help you plan a perfect trip to Aranya Wuling Mountain. Bring your family and enjoy this tranquility and beauty together. Looking forward to hearing your travel stories!