[2025 Xinglong Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiangnan Water Town beyond the Great Wall (Updated May)

When neon lights illuminate the northern night, this free water town becomes a summer retreat. Lanterns reflecting on the water surface bring the gentle charm of Jiangnan to the northern night~ 📍Water Town Sketch Hidden in Xinglong, Chengde, this "Little Jiangnan of the North" features Hui-style architecture nestled in the Yanshan Mountains. Free admission! A Chinese ink painting by day, dazzling with lights at night, with average summer temperatures of only 25°C~ ✨Must-Experience Night Activities Light Show: After 19:30, lantern corridors and water screen movies begin, wear Hanfu for perfect ancient-style photos 🎆Hidden Activities: 1️⃣Ride a canopied boat at night (¥30/person) 2️⃣Capture panoramic views and starry skies from the hilltop observation deck (navigate to "Water Town Hotel," take elevator directly) 3️⃣Buy sparklers for romantic photos 4️⃣Fun fact: Iron flower performances every Saturday night! 📷Photo Spots: 🌉 Misty Corridor Bridge (lights reflecting on water) 🏮 Lantern Street (matrix of thousands of lanterns) 🎞Water Screen Movie (nightly at 20:00) 🍵Waterside Tea Houses Outfit Suggestion: Neo-Chinese style/light-colored long dress + shawl (large temperature difference between day and night) 🚗Transportation Guide 1️⃣Self-driving: 2h from Beijing (Jingcheng Expressway→Daguang Expressway), free parking at scenic entrance 2️⃣Public transit: Beijing Sihui Station→Xinglong West Station (1h｜15-minute taxi to water town) 🍜Xinglong Cuisine 1️⃣Must-try: Lamb soup with baked flatbread ("Lao Ma's" night food stall, about ¥20 per person), iron pot stewed reservoir fish 2️⃣Desserts: Almond tea with Donkey Roll (in the water town food street) 🏡Accommodation Recommendations Popular options: 1️⃣"Wuling Mountain Residence" bubble houses (¥500+｜stargazing) 2️⃣"Yunjing" floating homestay (¥500+｜water views from your window) Value options: 1️⃣"Jiangnan Courtyard" waterside homestay (¥200+｜boat views from window) 2️⃣"Mountain and Water" loft (¥200+｜breakfast included) 🎁Souvenirs 1️⃣Xinglong hawthorn cake (additive-free version) 2️⃣Wild shiitake mushrooms (sun-dried by villagers) 3️⃣Handcrafted pear wood pyrography (¥30+ at water town cultural shops)

Nestled within the bustling heart of the city lies a serene escape straight out of a traditional Chinese painting: a hidden Jiangnan water town. 🌸🪴 Imagine strolling along narrow stone pathways that wind through ancient whitewashed houses, their tiled roofs reflecting in the shimmering canals below. 🌊🌿 Willow trees gently sway in the breeze, their branches dancing over the water's surface. Time seems to slow down as you glide along in a traditional wooden boat, passing under charming stone bridges that arch gracefully across the canal. 🚤🏞️ This hidden gem offers a peaceful retreat from the urban chaos, where you can savor authentic Jiangnan delicacies 🍜🥢, browse quaint shops filled with local crafts 🏮🎎, and soak in the tranquil atmosphere. Whether you're capturing the perfect photo or simply unwinding with a cup of tea by the water's edge, this hidden water town is a must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of old-world charm in the modern city. 📸☕✨

Saiwai Jiangnan Water Town is located along the Pao River in Qingsongling Town, Xinglong County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, covering a total area of 140 hectares. The water town inherits the main characteristics of Jiangnan town construction, with the main buildings featuring the style of Jiangnan's blue tiles and white walls. Elements such as Jiangnan streets, courtyards, and bridges can be seen everywhere, embodying the essence and connotation of Jiangnan culture. Ink and wash Jiangnan patterns often appear on the walls of buildings along the streets, showcasing the elegance of Jiangnan. Qingsongling is named after its lush pine trees, with a forest coverage rate of 71% and negative oxygen ions reaching 30,000 to 50,000 per cubic centimeter. The air is fresh, and the climate is pleasant. It integrates various types of ecological resources such as mountains, forests, canyons, rivers, streams, and orchards. Every night, people tired of the city's hustle and bustle can always find joy here. People can run freely, experiencing unrestrained freedom, take a boat to enjoy the unique scenery of the water town, or ride a small train to share happiness with everyone around them. They can also gather in groups of three or five, chat, stroll, shop, and experience Hanfu culture, among other activities. In short, people who come here will leave their worries behind and rediscover long-lost innocence and happiness.

Who would have thought that around Beijing and Tianjin there is a 'Jiangnan Water Town' with beautiful mountains and waters. Here, surrounded by green mountains and shaded by trees, small bridges and flowing water, and black-awning boats drifting. Walking at night, with lights twinkling, it feels like being in the real Jiangnan. During holidays, there are lively activities here, and the town is full of delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere. This place is located in Chengde, a nationally renowned summer resort. In summer nights, the temperature naturally drops, and it's not too hot even without air conditioning, making it an ideal vacation spot.

✅Must experience: The Imperial Villa is located in Mayigou Village, Qing Song Ling Town, Xinglong County, Chengde City, with two buildings of new Chinese-style and new European-style villas, combining accommodation, dining, entertainment, and leisure. The courtyard is nestled against the mountains and by the water, where you can sit in pavilions to view the forest, lean on the railings to watch the stream, with beautiful woods and clear blue skies and water. ❤Recommended reason: Here, you can taste the landlady's specialty roasted rabbit, and the boss's personally cooked dishes, which will satisfy the appetite of visitors. In this place, you can enjoy the pristine natural scenery, taste green and fresh vegetables and fruits, stay in a farmhouse with a wild charm, and experience the joy brought by outdoor activities such as mountain climbing and hiking. You can admire the century-old pear trees, and during the harvest season, you can pick seasonal fruits for free, making it a worthwhile vacation destination. 🛏Room facilities: Standard rooms and triple rooms with large beds. The rooms are equipped with: mahjong tables, TVs, Wi-Fi, 24-hour hot water, independent bathrooms, with 24 rooms that can accommodate 60 people at the same time. 🍲Dish recommendations: Roasted lamb leg, roasted rabbit, freshly ground soy milk, Kaibao tofu. Meals are ordered according to the number of customers, generally with two or three more dishes than the number of people, ensuring you have plenty to eat and more dishes for larger groups. 🗓Itinerary arrangements: The water town outside the Great Wall, Huangyaguan Great Wall, White Snake Valley, Wuling Mountain National Scenic Area, Liuliping National Forest Park, Huangyaguan Great Wall, Jiulongtan, Che Shen Jia, Jiushanding, Guojia Gou, Jimu Paradise, Panshan, etc.