Sanhe City Travel
Sanhe City, Langfang, Hebei — the gateway to the capital suburbs on the Beijing-Tianjin corridor, integrating the millennium-old Lingshan Temple, natural hot spring resources, and modern urban leisure, blending historical heritage with vacation vitality. A 2-day & 1-night in-depth tour unlocks the slow life in Beijing's outskirts and appreciates the geographical and cultural characteristics of "stepping into three counties with one foot".
2-Day & 1-Night Leisure Trip to Sanhe City in the Capital Suburbs
Visit Lingshan Temple to comprehend the millennium-old Zen charm, soak in Jingdong Hot Spring for health and wellness, wander in Yanjiao Park to feel urban vitality, and unlock the fun of suburban vacation and historical exploration in Beijing's outskirts
Visit Lingshan Temple in the morning to experience the tranquility of the ancient temple, explore Menggezhuang Site to touch prehistoric civilization, relax in Jingdong No.1 Hot Spring in the afternoon, and stroll around Yanjiao Night Market to taste special snacks in the evening.
- Jingdong No.1 Hot Spring Resort (including hot spring experience)
- 4-star hotels in Yanjiao urban area
- Homestays around Lingshan Temple
- Sanhe Doupian (Sanhe Bean Sheet)
- Yanjiao Huoshao (Yanjiao Baked Wheaten Cake)
- Jiangfushan Apple
- Liqizhuang Smoked Chicken
- Wear non-slip shoes for climbing Lingshan Temple (altitude 177 meters)
- It is recommended to bring your own swimsuit for hot spring experience
- Yanjiao Night Market is only 10 kilometers away from Tongzhou, Beijing, with convenient transportation
Stroll in Yanjiao Park in the morning for parent-child time, visit Sanhe People's Park to experience the urban green lung, explore Grand Canal Forest Park (Sanhe Section) to enjoy river views in the afternoon, and purchase local specialties before returning in the evening.
- Lingshan Temple is 15 kilometers away from the urban area, self-driving or taking Sanhe Bus No.5 is recommended
- Yanjiao Park can be directly reached by Beijing Bus No.811 and 812 (inter-provincial routes)
- Grand Canal Forest Park (Sanhe Section) can be reached by cycling or taxi
- Lingshan Temple: ¥20 per person
- Menggezhuang Site: Free (reservation required)
- Jingdong No.1 Hot Spring: ¥198 per person (including ticket + hot spring)
- Yanjiao Park: Free
- Sanhe People's Park: Free
- Jingdong No.1 Hot Spring is crowded on weekends, it is recommended to go on weekdays
- Menggezhuang Site needs to be reserved 1 day in advance on the "Sanhe Culture and Tourism" official WeChat account
- Sanhe Doupian is recommended to be purchased at time-honored stores in the urban area (vacuum-packed for easy carrying)
Must-Try Foods in Sanhe City
Sanhe Doupian (Sanhe Bean Sheet)
A traditional bean product in Sanhe City, originated in the Qing Dynasty. Made from local soybeans through manual pressing and marinating, it is as thin as paper, salty and chewy, can be eaten directly or cold mixed, and is a symbolic specialty of Sanhe.
Yanjiao Huoshao (Yanjiao Baked Wheaten Cake)
A specialty snack in Yanjiao Town, Sanhe City. With flour as the crust, filled with smoked meat, eggs, etc., it is crispy outside and soft inside after being baked on an iron griddle, salty and palatable. Due to its proximity to Beijing, it integrates the flavors of Beijing and Hebei.
Jiangfushan Apple
A specialty of Jiangfushan area in Sanhe City. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night in the mountainous area, the apples have high sugar content, crispy and sweet taste, and rich fruit aroma. It has obtained national geographical indication certification and is a must-try fresh fruit in autumn.
Liqizhuang Smoked Chicken
A traditional meat food in Liqizhuang Town, Sanhe City. Selected local free-range native chickens, smoked with cypress wood, marinated with more than ten kinds of spices, the meat is firm, with strong smoked aroma, and is a perfect gift for festivals in the local area.
- Spring (April-May): Spring outing in Lingshan Temple, flower viewing in parks
- Autumn (September-October): Apple picking in Jiangfushan, pleasant climate
- Winter (December-February): Vacation in Jingdong No.1 Hot Spring, avoiding cold and health care
- Sanhe Doupian
- Yanjiao Huoshao
- Jiangfushan Apple
- Liqizhuang Smoked Chicken
- Duanjialing Walnut
- Tickets: About ¥250 (including hot spring)
- Accommodation: ¥200-400 per night
- Catering: ¥60-120 per day
- Transportation: ¥50-100 (including Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei commuting)
- Total: ¥600-1200
- Does Jingdong No.1 Hot Spring have parent-child pools? → Yes, children's play area (free)
- Can I bring my own incense to Lingshan Temple? → No, environmentally friendly incense is provided in the temple (¥5 per serving)
- How long is the shelf life of Sanhe Doupian? → 15 days for vacuum packaging, refrigerated storage is recommended
- Is there a subway from Yanjiao to Tongzhou, Beijing? → No, you can take a bus (about 30 minutes)