A 600-year-old hidden free treasure ancient city near Beijing! Few people, beautiful scenery, perfect for photos

Is the Great Wall and ancient towns all there is around Beijing? 😤 This Ming Dynasty post station site hidden in Zhangjiakou is the true secret king! Jimingyi Ancient City — the largest and most complete ancient postal station remaining in China 💫 A spontaneous weekend day trip, perfect for both kids and photos! 📍 Check-in location: Jimingyi Township, Huailai County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei (Search "Jimingyi Ancient City" directly on navigation) 🚗 Transportation tips: 2 hours drive from Beijing! Exit at Jimingyi on the Jingzang Expressway (Recommended to leave before 7:00 AM to avoid morning rush hour) 🎫 Ticket saving tips: Regular price 40 RMB/person But! Free admission after 4:30 PM! 💸 (Indoor attractions will close by then~) ✨ Hidden activities revealed: Climb the city wall at dusk and gaze at Jiming Mountain ⛰️ Watch the sunset dye the entire ancient city golden, stunningly beautiful! 📸 Must-shoot spots collection: ✔️ Ancient city wall: full of historic charm, a must for Hanfu enthusiasts! ✔️ He Family Mansion: the same royal post station style where Empress Dowager Cixi once stayed 🏠 ✔️ Taishan Palace: low-key Ming Dynasty murals, national treasure-level art ✔️ God of Wealth Temple: gilded paintings shining brilliantly, super photogenic ✨ 🍜 Foodies look here: ▸ Ming Dynasty postmen’s favorite "Youmian Wowo + Lamb Sauce" 🍜 ▸ Freshly caught fish stew from Guanting Reservoir 🐟 + corn flatbread (Only 50 RMB per person to eat until full!) 👨‍👩‍👧 Must-see for families with kids: Highly recommend staying at "Kerei Family Farm Homestay"! 300+ family rooms 🛏️ Super comfortable bedding and a huge outdoor playground Kids have a blast while parents relax and enjoy the sunset~ 🚌 Perfect weekend combo: Jimingyi + Huanglong Mountain Villa Aerial Grassland = perfect cultural + nature weekend 💯 (Only 30 minutes apart by car) ⚠️ Important notes: 1️⃣ Expect heavy traffic at Beijing entry checkpoints on the return trip! Recommend leaving an extra 30 minutes ⏳ 2️⃣ Want to visit indoor attractions? Arrive before 3:00 PM~ 3️⃣ Dress suggestion: Hanfu or modern Chinese style, silhouettes on the city wall create an epic atmosphere! Beijing Surrounding Tours