If you go

Getting there: The fastest option is the high-speed train (around 58 yuan, $8.48). Direct trains run from the underground level of Beijing Daxing International Airport to Xiong'an New Area in about 30 minutes. You can also depart from Beijing West Railway Station, with journeys taking roughly 40 to 60 minutes.

Where to stay: Xiong'an offers a range of hotels. The Rongcheng area is a convenient base, with easy taxi access to major sights. Expect to pay between 250 and 1,000 yuan per night.