In 2021, the much-awaited Universal Studios in Tongzhou in Beijing was completed and is expected to start trial operation in the near future. Tongzhou, one hour away from downtown Beijing, has once again become the focus. Taking advantage of the weekend's return to warm water, the whole family dispatched to explore the way in advance. They were surprised to find that Tongzhou In addition to Universal Studios, there are so many good places to walk children that are full of art and can make cute children run crazy. They can only play in one day! No! Enough!

Transportation: Self-driving

Travel method: mobilization of the whole family

Accommodation: Yingxiangcheng Hotel (Tongzhou Wanda Plaza Branch): 30 minutes "economic circle" with 100 points accessibility

The most important consideration in choosing this place is the location. Whether it is Universal Studios, which is about to open, or visiting surrounding attractions, with Yingxiangcheng Hotel as the center, you can quickly reach it within 30 minutes by car. It is the first choice for overnight tours in Tongzhou. The hotel will be unveiled in 2021, with new facilities and cleanliness. The location is close to Tongzhou Wanda Plaza, making it convenient for eating and shopping. Exclusive free parking for overnight guests at the hotel. The front desk staff are very friendly. In terms of room types, in addition to standard room types, there are also family rooms and family suites, which are convenient for families of three or four to stay in at the same time. It is cost-effective!

Day 1: Grand Canal Forest Park: Beautiful scenery comes quickly

Depart from Beijing at 9:30 a.m.! It took about 2.5 hours to arrive at today's destination Tongzhou Grand Canal Forest Park-a canal ecological and natural oxygen bar comparable to Beijing's Orson Park. The park covers an area of more than 10,000 acres. In spring, the canal is as wide as a mirror, the forest is like waves, and the green poplar trees are picturesque. I am used to seeing the reinforced concrete of the city, and embracing nature is the best way to open the spring on weekends. The "one river, two banks, six scenic spots, and eighteen scenic spots" in the scenic area blend modern and simple, making people unforgettable.

In the park, can you see surrounding residents jogging and walking here to relax? Families who walk children are also everywhere. The park also has outdoor camping, barbecues, parent-child picking, cultural entertainment, and even outdoor camps expanded by the company to meet the needs of different groups of people. Imagine how comfortable it would be to lay out picnic mats in the tent area, set up tents, and close your eyes to rest and listen to the chirping of cicadas and the singing of birds on a sunny afternoon.

In addition, real-name recommends the highly popular reed swamps in the park. They are lush in summer and golden in autumn, and the wooden plank road full of freshness. During the winding and winding through, the lazy sunshine brings a soft halo. No wonder it has become a wedding photo for many couples. PS: I found a few beautiful scenery of the autumn reed swamps. I took a photo of them and found a large area. It was no less than Orson and Wild Duck Lake. I planted grass!

Intimate tip: The fastest way to get there is if you enter from West Gate 6! We entered from the east. It took us a long time to get there.

You can also take a car tour to trace the prosperity of the Grand Canal in the past.

Children will not feel bored at all in the park. In Tongzhou's largest children's playground-Green Island Park: self-controlled aircraft, pirate ships, bumper cars, rapids, roller coasters... There are more than 23 entertainment projects, and there are also children who love it. The cute children have always been passionate about sand digging, shovels, and digging machines. Hurry up and bring a full set of sand digging tools to explore "treasure digging"!

Day 2: Songzhuang Art District: Watch the exhibition, buy paintings, check in

In addition to visiting the park, bringing the children here to receive artistic influence was also one of the purposes of this trip. I had long heard about the Songzhuang Art District, but this time I finally got my wish. This is a new art district where painters and avant-garde artists gather. There are more than 100 art centers, galleries, and art galleries, as well as opportunities to encounter avant-garde art exhibitions and art festivals. Many of the Songzhuang Painter Village Galleries in the park are original courtyards and residential buildings in the village. It seems that time has reversed, and you will never feel bored walking around casually.

The park houses the famous Songzhuang Art Museum (closed on Monday), Shangshang International Art Museum (closed on Monday) and Songzhuang Painter Village Gallery... In addition to works of art with different styles, the Tree Art Museum/Quan Art Museum, which is full of architectural beauty, has also been repeatedly boarded on INS and friends circles. The super-released red brick walls, bold contrasting colors full of geometric beauty, floor-to-ceiling glass, crisscrossed dots, lines and surfaces, suspended stairs unlock the beauty of space. The art museum can see many young people wear beautiful clothes to check in ~

Compared with the famous 798 Art District, Songzhuang Art District is larger in scale, has a lot less commercial atmosphere, does not feel crowded at all, and is quieter and pure. The park provides free parking spaces, making driving by yourself the most convenient. It is worthwhile to bring children for a walk and see the beauty of architecture and painting.

In the afternoon, the sun slowly emerges. When you are tired from walking, you can soak in the special cafes in the park for a long time, drink coffee, read books, and enjoy a quiet and beautiful time! There are a large number of specialty coffee shops in the park: the more famous Internet celebrity shops include Runaway Coffee, Xiangcun Pottery Coffee Shop, Rose Town Coffee Shop, After Dark Coffee Shop, as well as various buyer's collection stores, pottery with different shapes, decorations... waiting for you to come Taobao!

Day 3 morning: Tongzhou City Green Heart Forest Park

It's about 20 minutes 'drive from the hotel to Tongzhou Green Heart Forest Park, which was newly opened on National Day last year. As Beijing's urban green lung, how can you miss this "regional Internet celebrity"? The park covers an area of more than 11 square kilometers. If you walk slowly, it will not be enough for a day! Fortunately, I can rent a scenic sightseeing bicycle to watch the scenery.

The most popular attractions in the park are the 5.5-kilometer star ring road and the golden landscape avenue that mark the scenic spots. Flowers are in full bloom this season, including the "net red sea" of Gesang flowers, sage flowers and reed swamps. There are not many tourists in the park. Although it is large, the details are exquisite. Our family unanimously voted that the best thing in the park was the tent area on the lawn. I saw many families bringing their children here to experience it, as well as the Indian-themed tents provided by the park, as well as cute alpacas and bunnies to rub!

There is also the "green camp" area near the P10 parking lot at the North Gate, with lawns, white tents, mini football, and sand pits.

Day 3 afternoon: Han Meilin Art Museum

After staying in Green Heart Park for most of a day, I finally prepared to "pay my respects" to the art museum of Mr. Han Meilin, the mascot designer and national first-class art master who participated in the Beijing Olympics. Before coming, I didn't know much about Lao Han, but after coming, I found that many Lao Han around me participated in designs not only including Fuwa, but also many design masterpieces that we are familiar with, such as the Beijing Olympic Games logo, Air China Logo, Peking Union Medical College Hospital Logo, etc., were all written by him. You need to make an appointment in advance!

I also accidentally discovered that Lao Han also had an out-of-the-circle work-the 2016 Year of the Monkey mascot "Monkey Sai Lei". After the Spring Festival Gala released its 3D shape, it became popular directly because it was "too ugly". However, Mr. Han was a little wronged. Mr. Han only designed its frontal view, but did not participate in the subsequent announcement of the 3D image.

Lao Han has deep attainments in the modern arts and crafts world, so he seems to like this animal series very much. He bought a set of postcards and finally put a new book by Lao Han in 2021 to wish everyone a good luck in the Year of the Ox!