Hiking paradise, the Little Switzerland of West Beijing - 2D1N trekking at Dongdianzi Ridge

Windmill meadows + cliff views make an unbeatable combo! Sharing this itinerary for adventure seekers~ 🚗【Itinerary】 D1: Beijing - Dataizi Village - No.17 Windmill Cliff - Camp at Dongdianzi Ridge D2: Campsite - Chashan Village - Beijing Total distance: ~560km (including ~58km off-road - sedans beware!) ✨【Must-visit Spots】 1️⃣ No.17 Windmill - The Great Cliff Park right on the cliff platform for that epic shot (see pic 1️⃣) ⚠️ Safety: Mind the strong winds! Remember to turn off engine + engage handbrake! 2️⃣ Alpine Meadow Camping We pitched tents on the windmill's leeward side Missed the stars this time - planning a July revisit (best season: June-Sept for perfect summer escape) 🐮【Bonus Surprise】 Met the cutest cow on Day 2! It devoured our spiced eggs and refused to leave lol (wish we got photos) 📸【Photo Tips】 1. Portraits: telephoto | Scenery: drone shots 2. Use telephoto to compress perspective at the cliff 3. Wear bright colors! (Think hiking jackets) 4. Keep a foldable chair in car - perfect for rugged vehicle shots 🚙【Vehicle Performance】 BJ40 Extended Range Edition crushed it! ✅ Silent EV mode for comfort | Powerful hybrid mode ✅ External discharge function = mountain-top coffee/hotpot feast ✅ Aced artillery shell craters & cross-axle challenges ⚠️ Remember: Fuel priority + Cross-country mode for off-roading 💡【Pro Tips】 ▪️ Navigate to Dataizi Village ▪️ Pack a down jacket - wild temperature swings ▪️ Leave no trace! Protect this pristine land ▪️ Download offline maps - zero signal in most areas