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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.