Summer vacation student trip to Gu'an for three days and two nights, easily exploring the small town on the outskirts of Beijing

Don’t want to be crowded during summer vacation? Head straight to Gu'an, right next to Beijing, with your roommates and discover a super value spot: Hanting Hotel (Gu'an Branch)! This cost performance is perfect for students to book without hesitation!

📍Location is a huge plus: A short taxi ride from the high-speed train station, super convenient for visiting the Wildlife Park and Yongding River Scenic Area! After a day of walking, coming back to lie down feels amazing.
✨Refreshing new experience: The lobby feels bright and comfortable, and the room has my favorite minimalist style. Special praise for the fresh air system✅, so it’s not stuffy even in summer. The bedding is dry and comfortable, and there are plenty of charging outlets📱, the details are well thought out.
🧺Practical laundry room: After playing all day and getting clothes soaked, the free self-service laundry area is a lifesaver! The washer-dryer combo makes it easy.
💯Super thoughtful service: The front desk staff are really great! On a hot day, when they saw us hailing a taxi, they immediately handed us small bottled water without a word—such attention to detail wins hearts!

🏞️ Nearby attractions: Have fun without breaking the bank!
1️⃣ Beijing Wildlife Park🦒: Recommend going early to grab a shuttle cart. Feed the fierce animals, get up close with the popular red pandas, so soft and cute, enough to have a crazy fun day. Students can also buy discounted tickets🪪!
2️⃣ Gu'an Museum: Free entry with ID! The second floor’s "Liao Dynasty Tomb Murals" and "Forbidden City Model" are stunning—1:50 scale restoration of the Forbidden City’s central axis, completed by three generations of craftsmen over 11 years. Hide in the museum at 2 PM, enjoy the air conditioning while learning about Gu'an’s 3,000-year history, and snap pics for your social feed~
3️⃣ Central Park: A huge green space where many young people fly kites, skateboard, and chat in the evening, full of lively local vibes! Buy a drink, sit on the grass, listen to music, and daydream, feeling the slow pace of life.

🍽️ Nearby food is a must-try too
✨Stone Pot Fish: Gu'an’s “top hit,” any small shop is deliciously addictive! The stone pot bubbles with tender fish, we ordered a set for 78 yuan, added wide noodles and tofu puffs, three people were stuffed and had to pack leftovers, unbeatable value.
✨Authentic Beijing Sauce Pork Shreds Wrap🌯: Northern cuisine is really down-to-earth! Thin and chewy wrap, sauce-flavored pork shreds with cucumber strips, a big wrap costs just over 10 yuan, perfect for breakfast or a late-night snack.
✨Night market vibes: The real treasure is the night market locals go to! Fried chicken racks, fried yogurt, iron plate squid… you can buy several items for 10 yuan, eat while walking and chatting, soaking in the joyful small-town nightlife atmosphere!

💡 Honest summary:
Hanting Hotel Gu'an is truly a godsend spot for students’ summer trips! Clean, affordable, conveniently located, with thoughtful services that touch your heart. Nearby attractions and food are great and not expensive. Go crazy with classmates, walk around, lounge and laugh at the hotel… the joy of student days should be this easy and fulfilling!

Post by charliesapphire | Jul 22, 2025