Cloud Stroll at Taiwu Town

📍Zhangjiakou Summer Cooling Guide | 2-Day Magical Vacation at Taiwu Town

Looking for a 20°C summer in North China? 🍃 Save this cool guide to Taiwu Town! This place not only features a Nordic-style resort town but is also an excellent summer retreat~

🌿Day 1:
Arrive in the Taiwu Ski Town (📍Chongli District, Zhangjiakou City) in the morning and check in at Taiwu Paston Hotel🏨. This hotel is perfectly located, just a 5-minute walk to the town center. After dropping off your luggage, be sure to:
1️⃣ Cable Car Scenic Ride: Take the cable car up to 2,160 meters altitude (recommended after 4 PM for soft lighting and great photos)
2️⃣ Summit Check-in: Snap epic cloud photos at the mountaintop viewing platform, with a high chance of spotting a rainbow🌈
3️⃣ Town Stroll: Walk through the European-style street at night, super romantic when the neon lights come on~

🌿Day 2:
1️⃣ Mountain Biking: Rent a mountain bike to challenge the professional trails (beginners can choose the beginner route)
2️⃣ Cute Animal Interaction: Visit the deer park to feed adorable little deer🦌
3️⃣ Popular Photo Spots: Take pictures at the town’s LOVE sculpture and music fountain
4️⃣ Golf Experience: Play at the 18-hole mountain golf course, suitable even for beginners⛳

📸 Photo Tips:
✔️ Wear light-colored clothes paired with a straw hat for great shots
✔️ It’s windy at the summit, so bring a light jacket
✔️ The hour before sunset is golden hour, perfect for stunning portraits

🍽️ Food Recommendations:
✅ Taiwu Craft Brewery (town center): Freshly brewed beer with German sausages
✅ Alps Cabin (mountaintop restaurant): Enjoy Western cuisine while watching the sea of clouds
✅ Sanchuan Hotpot (near the hotel): Authentic Sichuan hotpot

💡 Practical Tips:
1️⃣ Driving is most convenient, about 3 hours from Beijing
2️⃣ Large temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a light jacket
3️⃣ July and August are peak seasons, book your room at least 2 weeks in advance

Post by madeline.nigella.collin | Aug 20, 2025

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