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A stunning 2-hour getaway route from Beijing to the suburbs... my WeChat Moments blew up!

Just a few hours' drive for the weekend... Everyone's asking if I went to Xinjiang!!! Now is the perfect time to go!! - 📍Yu County, Hebei 🚘2.5-hour drive from Beijing! Perfect for a weekend road trip!! ⌛️Save this for later!! - 1️⃣Recommended itinerary🗺️ Day 1: Beijing → Yu County → Choose between Nuangquan Ancient Town/Yuzhou Ancient Town (focus on resting) - Day 2: Road trip🚗 Feihuyu Yizhuxiang → Jianshan Village → Eat lamb skewers in Jianshan Village🍖 (¥3/skewer!!) → Xushuipen Village (you'll encounter large herds of cattle and sheep along the way) → Return to homestay for dinner - Day 3: Hiking in Matian Ridge (9km route) → Beijing (If time permits, stay another night at the homestay before returning) - 2️⃣Food guide🍜 🌈Yu County Hehelou Restaurant ✅Fruitwood roasted duck ¥138/serving ✅Millet delicacy ¥58/plate ✅Grilled lamb skewers ¥10/skewer (So delicious! The meat is fresh) ✅Sea buckthorn millet pudding (OMG MUST ORDER!!!! Especially for sweet-sour lovers!!! This was the best snack I had in Yu County) 🌈Nuangquan Ancient Town🦌 Lots of food and trinkets here! ✅Fried glutinous rice cake ¥5/piece Stuffed version, quite good ✅Sugar twist pastry ¥3/piece Sweet, texture like fried dough twists - ⚠️Tips: 1. There's hiking!! Beginners must learn proper downhill techniques online beforehand to protect your knees!! 2. Check the weather and avoid rainy days! 3. Download offline maps in advance - many areas have no signal! 4. Bring warm clothes! Big temperature differences!! PS: 🌈Friends can copy this note's link to the Compass Travel app to get my complete Yu County road trip route Includes attraction info, transportation, hotel recommendations, and navigation links!!🥰 Highly recommended
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