Beijing Fangshan Yunling Mountain House: Stay in a 600-Year-Old Ming Dynasty Kiln and Encounter the Poetic Countryside of Beijing Suburbs

Hidden deep in the mountains of Xiayunling, Fangshan, Beijing, there is a treasure guesthouse that welds "historical heritage" and "mountain wilderness healing" together—Yunling Mountain House. It’s not an ordinary mountain cabin but a renovated ancient kiln from the Ming Dynasty that once fired bricks for the Forbidden City. Opening the door feels like traveling back 600 years, and closing it lets you lie back and enjoy the mountain scenery. For a staycation in the Beijing suburbs, this place is truly chill!

🌟 Highlights: The Collision of History and Nature

• The lively atmosphere of a 600-year-old Ming Dynasty brick kiln: The guesthouse was originally an ancient brick kiln from the 36th year of the Jiajing reign (1557 AD). It still retains the original arched kiln structure, and the weathered brick walls bear the kiln marks from that era. The bricks made here were transported along the Yongding River to Beijing, becoming part of the foundation of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall watchtowers. Standing inside the kiln, you can almost hear the calls of the old kiln workers.

• Framing the landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows: Each room features a huge floor-to-ceiling window, framing a seasonal mountain and wilderness painting—pear blossoms in spring like snow and mist, lush green trees covering the valley in summer, colorful forests in autumn, and snow-capped hills in winter. Brew a pot of tea by the window, watch bees collecting nectar, listen to the chirping of insects and birds, and even time seems to slow down.

• Infinity pool & café halfway up the mountain: The infinity pool outside the café halfway up the mountain is a “photo magic spot,” facing the expansive valley view. Every shot looks like a scene from a Studio Ghibli film. After shooting, enjoy a cup of coffee and some snacks in the café, feel the mountain breeze, and relax so much you won’t want to leave.

🏡 Guesthouse Details: Modern Comfort in an Ancient Kiln

• Multiple room options: Choose from single rooms or entire villas, suitable for couples, family trips, friends’ gatherings, or corporate team-building. Each room offers full privacy, with a courtyard perfect for stargazing at night and waking up to mountain sunlight and fresh air in the morning, maximizing the healing vibe.

• A blend of vintage and modern: The house is built with stone blocks, preserving the ancient “stone aroma,” reminiscent of European vintage guesthouses. Inside, it’s fully equipped with modern amenities, clean and tidy, with shared tea rooms, KTV, and other areas, offering a comfortable and stylish stay.

• Mountain wild health cuisine: The restaurant serves health dishes made from local wild vegetables, fresh and healthy. If you’re used to heavy salt and spice, come here to taste the fresh flavors of the mountains and awaken your palate.

📍 Nearby Attractions: Conveniently Surrounded by Scenic Spots

The guesthouse is located in Shibantai Village, Xiayunling Township, Fangshan District, surrounded by popular scenic spots, so you can easily set off for adventures while staying here:

• Shidu (water activities, bungee jumping, a must-visit in summer)

• Shihuadong Cave (fantastic karst cave scenery)

• Baihua Mountain (hiking and panoramic views of blooming flowers and plants)

• Nearby mountain hiking: Stroll through Yunling and encounter lively squirrels and lizards, perfect for a relaxing spring outing.

🚗 Practical Information: A Spontaneous Beijing Suburb Getaway

• Address: No. 81 Dahekou, Shibantai Village, Xiayunling Township, Fangshan District (inside the National Forest Park)

• Travel time: About 1.5 hours by car from downtown Beijing

• Suitable occasions: Summer cooling, spring outings, autumn sightseeing, weekend escapes, team-building parties

• Hidden experiences: Encounter small animals in the mountains at dawn, watch sunsets from the terrace at dusk, stargaze in the courtyard at night—every moment is full of surprises.

Want to escape the city’s hustle and bustle and find a place with stories and scenery for a vacation? Come to Yunling Mountain House, stay in a 600-year-old ancient kiln, be accompanied by the mountains and wilderness, watch the mountains and clouds, and live your days like poetry~