18℃ Chongli Summer Escape! 1 Hour from Beijing into Natural Air Conditioning

😅> 40℃ Beijing sauna mode activated?
🚗 One step on the gas to escape into Chongli’s 18℃ mountain breeze
☁️ Cloud library cloud watching ☁️ | Alpine luge chasing light ✨ | Gnawing on lamb leg under the starry sky 🍖
👑 Three small towns link up the coolest escape plan this summer!

🚗 Transportation Guide
🚄 - High-speed rail: Beijing North/Qinghe → Taizicheng Station (Taiwu) or Chongli Station (Cuiyunshan), 1 hour direct, free shuttle bus 10 minutes from station to scenic area
🚙 - Self-drive: Jingli Expressway 3 hours direct, green tunnel all the way, EV friendly (plenty of charging stations at service areas)

🧊 2 Days 1 Night Cool Adventure Route
📅 DAY 1: Taiwu Town → Cuiyunshan (stay)
🏔️ - Taiwu Activities
🚠 - Cable car must-ride! Flexible segmented tickets:
⬆️ → 1st segment to mid-mountain (check in at “Big Headphones” sculpture/Alpine cabin)
⛰️ → 2nd segment to summit 2160m, sea of clouds within reach (round trip 100 RMB, children free)
🏌️ - Mid-mountain mountain golf/archery/balance bike (single item 50-80 RMB)
📸 - North American commercial street photo ops pretending to be in Switzerland, Patagonia and other outdoor brands to browse!

🚗 - Transfer to Cuiyunshan (20 min drive)
🌊 - Water park night session: rush before 7 PM! 99 RMB for 5 out of 9 projects, high-altitude rafting + paddleboarding are the best (can continue next day)
🍖 - Dinner highly recommend “Dawei Roasted Lamb Leg” in town! Crispy and fragrant with sour plum soup

🏨 Accommodation:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 → Family trips locked in at Cuiyunshan Crowne Plaza (pool + kids’ playground)
💰 → Cost-effective choice Holiday Inn Express (includes double breakfast + activity discounts)

📅 DAY 2: Cuiyunshan Peak Experience → Fulong Kid Fun
🌅 - 8 AM cable car to avoid crowds (choose A/B line):
📚 → A line: Summit straight to Xingmang Library, 360° glass house coffee with mountain views
🛹 → B line: LUGE luge sprint 3km winding mountain road! Speed control through turns adrenaline rush (120 RMB per ride)

🚗 - Fulong Town (8 min drive)
🐻 - White Bear House Kids’ Playground: indoor ice and snow themed challenge (128 RMB per child)
🆓 - Free activities: Rainbow stairs photo spot | Feeding swans by the lake | Lawn picnic
🥘 - Lunch “Hot Pot Lamb”: Fulong commercial street copper pot fresh sliced lamb, sesame sauce pancake is legendary

⚠️ Avoid Pitfalls Tips
1️⃣ Big temperature difference morning and night: July noon 25℃ / night 16℃, bring windproof jacket!
2️⃣ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + SPF50 + sun hat (altitude 2000m+ strong UV penetration)
3️⃣ Off-peak cable car: Taiwu no queues before 10 AM, Cuiyunshan fewer people luge in the afternoon