Searching for Great Places to Take Kids in the Beijing Suburbs | A Hot Spring Town in a Fairy Tale Forest

In the lush green May, go find a tranquil forest! The poetic dwelling for a weekend getaway is right here. It's a two-hour drive from the city to Niutuo, located on the high-quality hot spring belt at 38° north latitude, where you can enjoy pure natural mineral hot springs comparable to Japan's. With blue skies and white clouds and fresh air, you can have a private villa all to yourself, sweeping away the usual busyness and fatigue. Stroll through the green forest and return to the tranquility of nature. At Niutuo, soak in private hot springs, pick fresh cherries, enjoy changing scenery within the villa area, and explore the beautiful forest park. There's also a huge dreamy children's playground – great for taking kids and relaxing!

Niutuo Hot Spring Peacock City is located 30 kilometers south of Beijing's new airport, in Niutuo Town, Gu'an. It is right at the Niutuo exit of the Daguang Expressway. This is a hot spring area with an excellent urban ecological environment. The 38° north latitude hot spring belt features fluorosilicic medical thermal mineral hot springs, a low-density community, a large forest park, and a children's playground. The new Chinese-style villa courtyards are of very high quality, perfect for a weekend getaway with friends. Each villa has constant temperature hot spring water at about 45°C-50°C piped in, allowing you to enjoy nature and beauty anytime. This hot spring is one of the world's four major rich geothermal hot springs, with high medical and health value. In the community, hot spring pools are organically integrated with living spaces. The environment is lush and green, and every corner holds the beauty of life. Enjoy indoor pools, outdoor courtyard terrace pools, and multiple hot spring experiences. Additionally, there is a hot spring swimming pool in the garden and hot spring landscapes, allowing the hot springs to permeate every bit of the scenery. There are also hot spring hotels and commercial facilities – great value for money!

This place feels like a hot spring town from a German fairy tale – Beijing's own Baden-Baden. Nourished by natural hot spring water, it has become a secluded wellness resort town. Here, it's not just the scenery that stretches freely, but also the surging natural energy. The villas are exquisite and elegant, cleverly integrated with the garden landscape. Walking through, the views are charming, captivating both indoors and outdoors.

The Ming dynasty traveler Xu Xiake once wrote a poem 'Hot Spring': 'To fulfill a longing, money calls forth affection; Steaming under the sun, hot waves rise. Whole body refreshed like butter, miraculous for dispelling illness; Not envying the birds of Tianchi, content to be a hot spring person.' The beauty of hot springs is something even poetry cannot fully describe in its comfort and clarity. How to enjoy: It is recommended to stay overnight in a villa B&B or hot spring hotel for a relaxed and comfortable weekend getaway.

Transportation routes: The Daguang Expressway provides convenient direct access, within one-hour living circle of greater Beijing. Route 1: From Yuquanying Bridge onto the Jingkai Expressway, take the Yufa exit onto the Daguang Expressway, exit at Niutuo, and follow the project signs to arrive. Route 2: From Yuquanying Bridge onto the Jingkai Expressway, take National Highway 106 to Niutuo Bridge (do not cross the bridge), turn left, and follow the project signs. Route 3: Take bus 943 from Beijing Yongdingmen Long-Distance Bus Station to Niutuo, get off, walk south to Niutuo Bridge (do not cross), turn left, and follow project signs.

A colorful childhood means a big lawn, dreamy carousel, fun games, and friends growing up together~~ The children's playground at Niutuo Hot Spring Peacock City is the most prominent landmark here. As soon as we drove by before even reaching our accommodation, the kids clamored to get off and play. The distant carousel on the lawn is very eye-catching, and this is also a niche photo spot! The recent trend of pretending to be a Disney runaway princess can be done on the big lawn! This is a very photogenic amusement park; next time I plan to bring supplies for an Instagram-style picnic party!

The large-scale children's playground features vibrant blue plastic ground, an overall international design that feels refreshing. Meet the Rainbow Bridge, Rainbow Tower, Insect Rocking Toys, Moon Swing – a healthy and safe activity space that's huge, making playtime a joy!

The forest park, about 800 mu (approx. 133 acres), is rich in vegetation. An aerobic life on the circular fitness track starts under your feet. The green-surrounded natural oxygen bar is a rare beauty in the city. If you come in spring, there is also a charming sea of flowers!

A leisurely weekend for the whole family: besides the suitable living environment for seniors to vacation and retire, it's also great for letting children's dreams take flight. It's very convenient to drive from downtown Beijing, especially suitable for residents of the southern city. It is definitely a great destination for a parent-child trip in the Beijing suburbs!

Living in the hot spring town, so leisurely you don't want to go home. For activities on the way back to Beijing, you can go for parent-child fruit picking! Experience the wonderful gifts of nature! If you want to pick sweet cherries, you must go to Uncle Karl's place. The quality is super high, and you can even contract a whole tree!

Uncle Karl's Happy Farm is located in Zhoujiawu Village, Qugou Township, Gu'an County, Langfang City, Hebei Province. It is a comprehensive area integrating parent-child leisure, picking, and science education. The farm features more than 40 kinds of specialty fruits and vegetables including cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, melons, figs, watermelons, grapes, etc. Here you can enjoy the joy of harvest with your baby. The sunlight greenhouse has great lighting. Under the fruitful cherry trees, take a set of fresh and simple pastoral photos!

Navigation Tips: Picking garden address: Uncle Karl's Happy Farm. Sales office address of Niutuo Hot Spring Peacock City: Gu'an Hot Spring Business Industrial Park (Search 'Niutuo Hot Spring Peacock City' on Gaode Maps to arrive in one click).