Beijing Family Weekend Getaway: 5 Kid-Friendly Short Trip Paradises!

1. Aranya Eats: Must-try "Seaside Canteen" family set (¥80/person) with fresh seafood, plus unlimited pizza and juice refills for kids! Café by the "Lonely Library" offers healing afternoon tea. Transport: 1-hour high-speed train to Beidaihe Station (¥50), then free shuttle bus. Stay: Ctrip's top pick "Aranya Anlan Hotel" has themed family rooms with beach toys (¥500/night), just 5 mins to safe, dreamy shores. 2. Gubei Water Town Eats: Kids adore ancient-town "Sesame Cake Shop" and "Candied Haw Stalls" (¥30/person). "Simatai Grand Hotel" serves free kids' meals with Beijing-style dinner. Transport: 1.5-hour drive (via Jingcheng Expressway) or Ctrip shuttle (¥35/person). Stay: "Gubei Inn" family rooms with courtyards (¥400/night). Nighttime Great Wall light show keeps kids energized! 3. Tianjin Binhai Eats: Hit "Binhai Seafood Street" (¥100/person) for steamed fish and buns kids fight over! Bonus: gelato shops at "Italian Style Street" for Instagrammable treats. Transport: 30-min high-speed train to Tianjin Station (¥55), then metro. Stay: Ctrip's bestseller "InterContinental Yujiapu" features kids' pool/playground (¥600/night), near Haihe River cruises for perfect bonding. 4. Yanqi Lake, Huairou Eats: Lakeside "Farmhouse Fish Feast" (¥60/person) with live fishing demo; kids can feed fish. "Hilltop Café" offers panoramic views. Transport: 1-hour drive or Dongzhimen bus (¥20/person), traffic-free weekends. Stay: "Yanqi Hotel" family suites include bike rentals (¥450/night) for safe lakeside cycling to tire out little ones. 5. Thaiwoo Town, Chongli Eats: "Alpine Hut" Western family set (¥120/person) with fun cheese fondue! Summer picnics on lawns save costs. Transport: 1-hour high-speed train to Taizicheng Station (¥90), free town shuttle. Stay: Ctrip's #1 "Thaiwoo Ski Hotel" offers summer kids' zone (¥550/night) and cable-car mountain views—mom-approved relaxation!