Shunyi kicks off winter holiday fun

Beijing's Shunyi district launches six winter routes featuring parent-child experience, fruit picking, health preservation, shopping and leisure to meet the needs of various visitors.[Photo by Yang Feiyue/China Daily]

Hanfeng received more than 50,000 visitors since its inauguration in September 2016, according to an official with the facility.

Children can walk down an ancient historical street and pick up some history along the way. They can read ancient Chinese bamboo books and practice Chinese calligraphy. Other experiences feature ancient etiquette, intangible art heritage and the chance to play ancient musical instruments.

More importantly, children can get their hands dirty and do some of the farming work to appreciate food and where it comes from.

For group travelers whose number exceeds 20, they can get 10 percent off the 120-yuan ticket for each child.

Parents who accompany their children for various experiences need to pay 20 yuan.

For those with an exotic taste, the Agrilandia Italian Farm-offers European charm.

One highlight in the farm is the fireplace guest rooms filled with Italian elements for winter vacationers.

Visitors can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and learn to make pizza, cake and pottery at the farm.

Roughly 600-700 people paid visits to the farm last winter.

"They mostly came on weekends," says Zhao Lei, an employee with the farm.

Playground, small zoo, parent-child class and piano learning sessions will be offered at the beginning of the year, according to Zhao.

Industrial tourism is also a choice that Shunyi presents.