[2-hour Direct Access from Beijing]

🚗 [Transportation Guide] Get the best route with one click 🚗 Self-Driving Tour (Recommended) Route: Beijing → Jingzang Expressway (G7) → Huayuan Exit → Navigate to "Jiming Mountain Scenic Area" Duration: Approx. 2 hours (smooth ride on non-holidays) Tips: 🚩 Note! Set the navigation to "Jiming Mountain" instead of "Jiming Post Station" (3 km apart, both belonging to the Xiayuan District) 🅿️ Parking fee: CNY 10/time (East/West Gate parking lot of the scenic area) 🚘 Return trip suggestion: Go down the mountain before 17:00 to avoid traffic jams. Snow and fog are prone to occur on the expressway at night. 🚄 High-Speed Rail Tour (Fast and Comfortable) Train: Beijing West → Xiayuan North (20+ trains daily, the fastest is 53 minutes) Shuttle: CNY 15/person by taxi from the station or take Bus Route 1 and transfer to Route 8 (approx. 40 minutes) 🚇 Timetable reference: It is recommended to choose the 7:00-9:00 train, and reserve sufficient time for the tour.   ⛰️ [Itinerary Highlights] One-Day Essential Route 7:30-9:00 Morning in the Suburbs of Beijing Go straight to the scenic area after arriving by car/high-speed rail. It is cool and refreshing to climb the mountain in the morning to escape the summer heat. 📸 Photo Spot: "Three Teachings in One" archway at the entrance of the scenic area 9:00-11:30 Temple Pilgrimage Yongning Temple (Ancient Temple for Thousands of Years) Key points: Ming Dynasty murals remain, and Emperor Kangxi's inscription "Jiming Xiaodan" plaque Temple of Wealth (Most Popular Incense) Prayer Guide: Turn three times clockwise in front of the statue of the God of Wealth, and roll the dice to pray for wealth. Guanyin Temple (Cliff Ancient Building) Visual spectacle: Overlooking the mountains from 108 steps, the courtyard is full of crape myrtle flowers in summer. 11:30-12:30 Climb to the Top to Watch the Sunrise 🏔️ Jiming Peak is 1,126 meters above sea level, and it takes 40 minutes to climb to the top. 🌅 Must-see moment: In good weather, you can see the wonders of "Sea of Clouds and Buddha's Light" before 10:00. 🧗♂️ Lightly packed suggestion: The road to the top is steep, it is recommended to wear non-slip sneakers. 12:30-13:00 Leisure on the Top of the Mountain 🍵 Teahouse on the top of the mountain: Experience "Jiming Mountain Yunwu Tea" for CNY 2/cup 📸 Photography spot: Take a panoramic view of Beijing from the "Wangjinglou" viewing platform 13:00-14:30 Fun to Play Down the Mountain 🛹 Internet-famous slide: 500-meter glass slide (CNY 25/person, only takes 1 minute from top to bottom!) 🌿 Tree-lined Trail: Choose to return the same way or the ring-mountain greenway (gentle and easy to walk)   🎒 [Pre-trip Essential List] 👟 Equipment: Hiking poles (CNY 10/pair for renting in the scenic area), non-slip shoes, lightweight backpack 🧳 Supplies: More than 1L of drinking water, high-calorie snacks (chocolate/beef jerky), portable raincoat 📱 Application: Download the offline map of "Liangbulu" APP (no signal in some sections) 💡 Others: ID card (real-name ticket system), cash (some stalls only accept cash), mosquito repellent spray   🏯 [Cultural Trivia] Integration of Three Religions: Jiming Mountain is a rare holy place where Buddhism/Taoism/Confucianism coexist in North China, and was once known as "Little Mount Tai outside the Great Wall" Emperor's Footprints: Zhu Yuanzhang, Kangxi, and Qianlong all came here to pray for blessings. The remains of the "Kangxi Sacrifice Monument" still exist. Jiming Allusion: It is said that Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di stayed overnight on this mountain, and was enlightened by the crowing of chickens, hence the name.   🍜 [Surrounding Food Map] 📍 Xiayuan Night Market (1.2km from the scenic area) Must-eat: Mutton soup with shortbread (CNY 20 per person), naked oat noodles (Zhangjiakou specialty) 📍 Xuanhua Ancient City (40km from the scenic area) Recommendation: "Xuanhua Donkey Burger", recommended by Michelin Bib Gourmand (time-honored shop)   🏨 [Accommodation Recommendations] Economy Home Inn Xiayuan Hotel (Scenic Area Branch): CNY 130-160/night, including free parking lot Featured Homestay: "Shanju Xiaoyuan" (farmhouse style, you can experience earth kang, CNY 80 per person) Light Luxury Zhangjiakou Chongli Thaiwoo Town Hotel: CNY 500-800/night, a summer resort and ski destination in winter Huailai Guanting Lake Holiday Hotel: Lake view room CNY 300-400/night, 40 minutes by car   📅 [Multi-day Itinerary Recommendation] Day1 Beijing → Jiming Mountain (in-depth tour) → Xiayuan Night Market Day2 Jiming Post Station (World Cultural Heritage) → Xuanhua Ancient City (at dusk) → Return to Beijing   ⚠️ [Special Tips] Winter (December-February): The snow scene is beautiful, but the slide is closed, and snow chains are required. Summer (June-August): The temperature difference on the top of the mountain is large, it is recommended to bring a thin coat. Holidays: There are many tourists on weekends, and the queue for the slide may exceed 1 hour.   ✅ [Advantages of Itinerary Design] ⏰ Perfectly fits the 4-5 hour golden tour duration 🚗 Flexible choice of self-driving + high-speed rail dual mode 📸 Covers cultural landscape and natural scenery photography spots 🍜 Local private food map 💰 The average cost is controlled within CNY 150 (including tickets + catering + transportation)