If you go

Genting resort Secret Garden

Getting there:

Departing from Beijing, a three-hour drive westward via the Badaling-Jingzhang-Zhangcheng expressways over 240 km ends in Zhangjiakou city, where the resort awaits.

Or, take a flight to the spanking new Zhangjiakou airport.

Free shuttle bus service is available once a day (at 3 pm) during weekdays and twice (at 2 pm and 6:30 pm) during weekends from Beijing International Airport.

Hotel: 3,666 yuan ($588) upward (four in a room).

Meals: Prices vary widely. Alternatively, hotel rooms are equipped with small kitchens.

Highlights:

Winter skiing - The resort has a variety of hotel-plus-ski packages and season passes. Ski equipment is available for rent.

Other seasons - The resort offers equestrian riding, mountain biking, karting, golfing and ecological tours. Escape from city life for some tranquility and relaxation.

For more information, please log on to www.secretgardenresorts.com.

China Daily