Things to do in Laiyuan

There are three routes: upper, middle, and lower. The path forks shortly after entering from the East Gate, so be sure to check the map carefully to avoid going the wrong way. The easiest route is the lower route, then take the cable car up and return along the middle route. This route is primarily downhill, making it suitable even for children. The highest point, the "Head of Taihang," is on the upper route.

The ancient Geyuan Temple, with a history of over a thousand years, is located on the west side of Guangchang Street in Laiyuan County. Facing south, the temple's preserved central axis buildings include the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Manjushri, and the Sutra Repository, flanked by a west gate, east and west side halls, and a west meditation room. Supporting cultural relics include a Liao Dynasty iron bell and two sutra pillars. The temple grounds are verdant with ancient pines, and its halls are scattered throughout. The "Geyuan Bell Chime" is one of the twelve ancient scenic wonders of Laiyuan. Geyuan Temple boasts eight unique features: among them, the dougong (bracket sets), window lattices, and murals are known as the "Three Treasures" of the Hall of Manjushri.

Stayed at the Hot Spring Valley Hotel. It had just snowed. The scenery was great. I soaked in the hot springs and drank tea outdoors. It felt great. I also came here to play with friends when I had time.

The snow quality was superb, and very soft. The parking lot was large and free. It's also very close to my accommodation in a nearby county, making it very convenient. The instructors' prices were a bit high. It was 390 yuan per hour on Sundays. Another downside was that people were smoking everywhere in their rest area. Nobody seemed to care. This was the worst part of the trip!

Every step reveals a new scene, a combination of scenery and pools. It's cool in summer, but reaching Longhu Spring is quite treacherous. It took me and one other person, along with a local family, to finally find it! The rest of the way is basically a wild climb.

Since I was in Beijing, I had to visit the Great Wall. The scenery there is irreplaceable. Taking the cable car up felt short, but it saved me a lot of energy, allowing me to use it for climbing the Great Wall. 😀 The Great Wall winds its way up and stretches far into the distance, it's truly magnificent. I heard that some sections of the northern route are currently under renovation.

A true feeling of harmony and peace at the inner court. Everything is extraordinary.

There are two hot springs in the Baihualin Hot Spring Valley, both of which are pretty good. This is a photo of the Hot Spring Valley Hotel. There is also artificial snow in the outdoor hot spring pool, which is real snow. Check-in and take photos are very photogenic.

The experience is great. The queue times a bit bummer, but expected. Overall solid experience for whole day

This is the second time I've brought my child here. The venue is large, with many attractions, and the lighting effects are fun and imaginative, which is amazing. My child wants to go again.