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Muslim-Friendly Mountain Stays Near Beijing: Two Hui Guesthouses for Spring Trips
Articles • ali2007fr posted the article • 0 comments • 87 views • 2026-05-21 08:03
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Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities. view all
Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities. view all
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Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains
Articles • ali2007fr posted the article • 0 comments • 92 views • 2026-05-19 10:00
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Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking. view all
Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking. view all
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Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking.
Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking.
Muslim-Friendly Mountain Stays Near Beijing: Two Hui Guesthouses for Spring Trips
Articles • ali2007fr posted the article • 0 comments • 87 views • 2026-05-21 08:03
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Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities. view all
Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities. view all
Reposted from the web
Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
Summary: This spring travel account visits two Hui Muslim guesthouses in Beijing’s mountain areas, with notes on meals, family trips, local scenery, and Muslim-friendly countryside stays.
At the end of April, we had lunch at Dongge Shanyuan Farmhouse, located deep in the mountains of Shengshuiyu, Fangshan. The farmhouse is very close to Shangfangshan National Forest Park. The mountains here are rugged, making this the steepest Hui Muslim farmhouse I have visited in Beijing. Driving to the farmhouse is fine, but electric cars cannot make it further up the mountain, so please be aware of this.
It is run by a Hui Muslim man from Haidian, and they specialize in Chinese toon (xiangchun) feasts and whole roasted lamb. The guest rooms are newly renovated and very clean, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. The courtyard sits on a platform atop a cliff. There are chickens and pigeons in the yard, along with many Chinese toon trees, which is why it is also called 'Chunxiang Valley'.
We ordered roasted lamb chops, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, magnolia buds (mulanya), free-range chicken, stir-fried river shrimp with chives, shredded pork with garlic sprouts, and braised tofu with green onions. The Chinese toon was picked fresh from the trees, and the magnolia buds are the tender spring shoots of the goldenrain tree, a classic wild vegetable in the Beijing suburbs.
On May 5th, we went to Huairou for a post-holiday gathering at Xiangyu Homestay in Lianhuachi Village. It is run by Hui Muslims from the Tongzhou Great Mosque, and they specialize in rainbow trout and farmhouse dishes.
The homestay is in Lianhuachi Village, Huairou, right behind Mutianyu. You follow the valley from Yanqi Lake and pass Shentangyu to get there. I heard there was a huge traffic jam here on May 4th, but it was much less crowded when we went.
You must eat rainbow trout when you come to Huairou. Rainbow trout only survive in running water, so it is hard to find in the city. Their roasted fish is very well-made and has a great texture. For our meal, we had braised beef with potatoes, spicy stir-fried chicken, boiled beef, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, celery with dried tofu, stewed tofu, stewed meatballs, mixed wild vegetables, and deep-fried prickly ash buds (huajiaoya), with green onion pancakes (conghuabing) as our staple food. The meatballs served at the start were a bit salty, but they adjusted immediately after we mentioned it, and the following dishes were all light. The Chinese toon and prickly ash buds were picked fresh from the trees; the main reason to eat in the mountains is for that fresh taste. The green onion pancakes were also pan-fried to order, which made them quite fragrant. The spicy chicken was a bit like fried chicken; it was tender inside but the flavor didn't soak in. The braised beef was cooked until very tender, and I thought it tasted good.
After eating, we went to play in the water at Shentangyu Village in Huairou. Parking in the village costs 20 yuan for anything over 30 minutes. There is a row of poplar trees by the water that provides shade, so it is not too sunny. We bought water clothes for the kids on the spot, but they still got quite wet sitting in the water, so I suggest bringing an extra set of clothes for the children. The water temperature in May is still a bit cool, but the sun is warm, making it perfect for outdoor activities.
Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains
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Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking. view all
Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking. view all
Reposted from the web
Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking.
Summary: Halal Food Guide: Huairou - Ya'er Li Ji Courtyard in the Mountains is presented here as a firsthand travel account in clear, natural English. The account focuses on Huairou, Halal Food, Beijing Travel while preserving the names, places, food, photos, and historical details from the Chinese source.
Last weekend, our family of three went to the Yarliji courtyard by the Shayukou Reservoir in Huairou. The courtyard is a little over an hour from the city by highway. If you take the bus, take the 924 express from outside Dongzhimen to the final stop, Chawu Railway Station, then transfer to the H27. The H27 runs very rarely, but we caught the 11:50 bus on our way back.
The courtyard has two rooms with large beds and two rooms with large heated brick beds (kang). It gets busy on Saturday nights, so you need to book in advance. The courtyard provides breakfast, which consists of corn, fried steamed bun slices (mantou), porridge, eggs, and pickled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, they serve stewed pots, hot pot meat (shuanrou), and barbecue, but there are very few stir-fried dishes.
The courtyard is right next to the Shanba Resort. Inside, there is all kinds of fitness equipment, small slides, and swings, which Suleiman loved playing on. Behind the resort, you can climb up to the Shayukou Reservoir dam to see the view. The stone path was a bit slippery on the way down, and Suleiman took a tumble. I guess that counts as his first memorable fall while hiking.