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!!
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📍Yu County, Hebei
🚘2.5-hour drive from Beijing! Perfect for a weekend road trip!!
⌛️Save this for later!!
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1️⃣Recommended itinerary🗺️
Day 1: Beijing → Yu County → Choose between Nuangquan Ancient Town/Yuzhou Ancient Town (focus on resting)
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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
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Day 3: Hiking in Matian Ridge (9km route) → Beijing (If time permits, stay another night at the homestay before returning)
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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
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⚠️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