Shunyi

Shunyi, Beijing is ideal for weekend road trips or family outings, with attractions including photography museums, wetlands, parks, flower gardens, and distinctive shopping streets.

• Luohong Photography Art Museum: The museum has a 360° panoramic theater and expansive outdoor gardens. The Black Swan Cake Art Museum is also worth seeing.

• Hanshiqiao Wetland: This is one of the larger reed marsh wetlands on the Beijing plain and is known as the “Great Reed Marshes of eastern Beijing.” Activities include boating, birdwatching, and cycling.

• COFCO Xiangyun Town: This European-style district features fountains, a clock tower, and flower shops. It has a wide range of commercial brands and is suitable for dining and relaxed shopping.

• Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park: This was the venue for the rowing events at the 2008 Olympics. With 82% green coverage, it offers sailing and kayaking, and you can also picnic on the lawns.

• Beijing International Flower Port: The park features flower displays throughout the year. Its spring tulip and autumn chrysanthemum exhibitions are particularly large, and it also has a petting zoo and camping areas, making it suitable for family visits.

• Rome Lake: Often called Shunyi’s “Little Houhai,” the lakeside has Western restaurants and cafés. In the evening, you can enjoy a meal while watching the sunset over the water.

Suggested Itineraries

• One day (classic itinerary): Visit the Luohong Photography Art Museum and gardens in the morning; have lunch and shop at COFCO Xiangyun Town; in the afternoon, see the reeds at Hanshiqiao Wetland or go boating at the Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park; in the evening, watch the sunset and have dinner at Rome Lake.
• Two days (relaxed itinerary):
  • Day 1: Visit the Luohong Photography Art Museum in the morning, explore COFCO Xiangyun Town in the afternoon, and head to Rome Lake for the night view. Accommodation can be arranged in central Shunyi or near Xiangyun Town.
  • Day 2: See the flowers at Beijing International Flower Port in the morning, cycle or camp at Hanshiqiao Wetland in the afternoon, and head home in the evening.

Shunyi Specialties

Recommended Accommodation

• Hilton Beijing Shunyi: Conveniently located with good parking, spacious and comfortable rooms, and pet-friendly services, making it suitable for family trips.

• Crowne Plaza Beijing International Airport: Close to Capital International Airport and the convention center, with facilities including a pool and gym. Suitable for business trips and layovers.

• Home2 Suites by Hilton Beijing Shunyi: Close to Shunyi Station and surrounded by shopping malls. Rooms are relatively spacious with comfortable bedding, making it suitable for extended stays or business trips.

• Crystal Orange Hotel (Shunyi Station): Relatively affordable, with free parking outside the hotel and convenient access to the metro station and shopping malls.

Transportation and Tips

• Getting around: Metro Line 15 reaches China International Exhibition Center Station and Hualikan Station, making it convenient for visiting Xiangyun Town and the Luohong Photography Art Museum. Hanshiqiao Wetland, Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park, and Beijing International Flower Port are relatively far apart; each takes about an hour from central Beijing, so driving or taking a taxi is recommended.
• Ticket reservations: Tickets to the Luohong Photography Art Museum cost CNY 100; children under 15 enter free. The museum is closed on Mondays, so check its opening arrangements before you go. Hanshiqiao Wetland is free to enter, but boat rentals cost extra.
• What to wear: Light-colored or simple outfits work well at the Luohong Photography Art Museum and Xiangyun Town. For the wetland and water park, wear sports shoes and protect yourself from the sun.
• Travel reminders: Some lesser-known fairy-tale-style attractions may have aging facilities or heavy commercial development, so check recent reviews in advance. Xihuyuan near Capital International Airport is a spot for watching planes take off and land, but be mindful of noise and flight paths, and do not enter restricted areas.