Spring Training: Ride the Rails and Discover Northwest Beijing s Hidden Beauty Apr 1, 2021 11:30 am | Add a comment | 69 reads
A long Qingming weekend is just around the corner, and with any luck, we ll get to enjoy it free from punishing sandstorms and an all-out catkin invasion. So why not seize the opportunity to hop on a countryside train and discover the true beauty of Beijing s springtime. Because although the heart of the capital is full of breathtaking, albeit artificially landscaped gardens, nothing beats the unparalleled charm of Beijing s wild outskirts.
Yanqing County in the mountainous northwest used to serve as a natural barricade from invaders, however, now it s an idyllic backyard garden and the veritable green lungs of our fair metropolis. What s more, it s also where the Great Wall and the first railway built by a Chinese engineer meet, making a trip along Beijing Suburban Railway Line S2 a legit way to explore