Things to do in Laiyuan

Booking online one day in advance offers a 10 yuan discount; you can enter the park directly by scanning a code, which is very convenient. Enter from the East Gate and take the cable car up the mountain. There are three routes to choose from: the upper, middle, and lower routes. Depending on your physical condition, the middle route is the gentlest, following the cliffside walkway along the mountainside. The round trip takes about 3 hours. If there's fog, the mountain peaks appear and disappear, creating a unique charm.

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.

Purchase tickets online in advance; simply scan your ID card at the ticket gate for quick entry. This is my second time climbing the Great Wall in several years; the last time was in early May, and this time it's in mid-October. I climbed the south route to the seventh floor and then back, and the north route to the eleventh floor and down. I also visited the Bear Park along the way. The entire trip was on foot, and it was a great experience.

I am very impressed with the use of earpiece where it is connected to the guide’s microphone and we can hear clearly despite the crowd around us. Our guide is Crystal, her English is very fluent, she is extremely informative and great story teller. My sis and I truly enjoyed my entire experience with her and highly recommend anyone whom is going to 故宫 to engage a guide to fully understand every detail the palace entails.

This park was a great experience, also the discount vouchers were a grea addition.

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.

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.