In wintertime Beijing, if you want to take your children away from the city's hustle and bustle, Yanbai Mountain Villa is definitely a hidden gem! As a new member of SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) in Beijing, it is located by Yanqi Lake. With every step, the scenery changes, as if you are inside a painting, allowing families to experience the perfect blend of nature and luxury during winter.
🥂 Hotel Design Aesthetics
Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Master Wang Shu, the architecture is inspired by Song Dynasty artist Wang Ximeng’s "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains," and the landscape layout references Song Dynasty Liu Songnian’s "Four Views of Mountains and Water," grand in scale, simple and elegant. In winter, the snow-covered gardens and antique-style buildings complement each other beautifully, like a three-dimensional Song Dynasty landscape painting. Children can experience the charm of Chinese aesthetics, playing while cultivating their sense of beauty.
The hotel backs onto the southern foothills of the Yanshan Mountains, with a 27,000-square-meter garden housing over 50,000 Yanshan pines and cypress trees. In winter, the pine branches remain verdant, dotted with snow, creating stunning scenery. The 32 rooms and suites are scattered among the courtyard and forest views, each offering a different winter landscape, allowing children to embrace nature right from their windows.
☕ Family-Friendly Experiences
The hotel offers 24-hour attentive, customized "Stylish Butler" service. The butler thoughtfully arranges itineraries and prepares children’s supplies (such as kids’ toiletries, small slippers, picture books) according to family needs, making traveling with kids worry-free.
Unmissable family experiences:
✨ Enjoy panoramic views of Yanqi Lake and the southern shore of Yanqi Island from the viewing platform. In winter, the lake surface freezes, and the distant mountains are snow-capped, creating spectacular scenery for children to feel the vastness of nature.
✨ At the lobby bar, tea pavilion, or whiskey bar, order a hot drink (kids can have warm milk or juice), warm up while admiring the beautiful views outside, making for a cozy and pleasant family gathering.
✨ The hotel offers various dining options to satisfy children’s tastes, including classic French cuisine, traditional Chaoshan dishes, and even VIP state banquet-level dining. Fresh ingredients and exquisite cooking, plus children’s exclusive meals (such as tomato meat sauce pasta and vegetable porridge), ensure kids eat happily.
✨ Stroll through the garden landscape, peaceful and serene in winter. Introduce children to pine and cypress trees, breathe fresh air, and exercise; you can also enjoy the outdoor hot spring pool to dispel winter chill, with gentle children’s hot spring services available.
✨ Walk along the rooftop walkway, overlooking the entire villa’s beautiful scenery. The winter sun is gentle, letting children feel the breeze on their faces and enjoy quality family time.
✨ Interact and play with children in the art gallery or banquet hall amid mountain and water light effects and soft music, experiencing an artistic atmosphere and nurturing children’s artistic sensibilities.
🎪 Nearby Family Attractions
The hotel offers customized activity services. Popular family attractions around Yanqi Lake include Hongluo Temple, Mutianyu Great Wall, Baiquan Mountain, Qinglong Gorge, Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall, and Beijing Huairou International Ski Resort:
- Hongluo Temple: The ancient temple’s snowy winter scenery is stunning. Take children to pray, admire plum blossoms, and experience Buddhist culture.
- Mutianyu Great Wall: Climb the Great Wall in winter, admire the snow-covered walls, feel the weight of history, and take the cable car to reduce physical exertion.
- Beijing Huairou International Ski Resort: Let children experience the fun of skiing, with a children’s ski area and professional instructors, ensuring kids safely enjoy winter sports.
🏷️ Winter Family Tips
Winter temperatures in Beijing are low. When traveling with children, bring thick coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and snow boots to avoid catching cold. The hotel rooms have sufficient heating, so lightweight indoor clothing can be prepared. Nearby attractions are some distance from the hotel, so self-driving or having the butler arrange transportation is recommended for easier travel with kids.
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