China Railway recently introduced incredibly affordable discounted tickets for high-speed railways, with several routes leaving from Beijing costing as low as CNY 4! Please check them here!
Selected Short-Distance Trips
Beijing→Langfang (lowest price: CNY 4)
You can visit the "Unique Dream of Red Mansions" theme park in Langfang, Hebei Province. The 108 situational spots there will take you on a journey of the "Dream of the Red Chamber", a classical piece of Chinese literature.
Beijing→Baoding (lowest price: CNY 28)
Enjoy the stunning views of
Baishi Mountain and
Langya Mountain in Baoding, Hebei Province and savor the delectable dishes in the midst of hustle and bustle on the streets and alleys.
Beijing→Shijiazhuang (lowest price: CNY 46)
Behold the Longzang Temple Stele at
Longxing Temple, which is hailed as the
"Top Stele of the Sui Dynasty", and the boshanlu (hill-shaped censer) with gold and copper inlays that resembles the
seven-colored lotus in the popular film of "Ne Zha 2" at Hebei Museum.
Beijing→Chengde (lowest price: CNY 58)
Visit
Chengde Mountain Resort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the unique charm of this
imperial garden
Cultural Tours
Beijing→Xi'an (lowest price: CNY 192)
Besides the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum, a trip to the
Grand Tang Everbright Mall at night is also an ideal choice. You may also wear the traditional hanfu dress and stroll through the streets of Xi'an.
Beijing→Luoyang (lowest price: CNY 139)
Explore the
Longmen Grottoes and see over 100,000 Buddhist statues dating back thousands of years. You will be amazed by the timeless, gorgeous art form of sculpture.
Western Style
Beijing→Lanzhou (lowest price: CNY 272)
Zhongshan Bridge is a wonderful choice for watching the sunset over the Yellow River. Other recommended destinations include
Shuimo Danxia (水墨丹霞) Scenic Area and
Lanzhou Wildlife Park. You can also stroll through Lanzhou Old Street and Zhengning Road Night Market... Many surprises are waiting for you in this city.
The prices may fluctuate in
real time depending on the passenger flow. To secure discounts in advance, you are recommended to buy tickets on China Railway 12306's official website:
< www.12306.cn>.
Feel free to share your views about the route that fancies you most.
(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
Source: BeijingService