Translated from here: http://house.chinadaily.com.cn/2014-10/24/content_18798206.htm
Further info on the development in this government site: http://english.lf.gov.cn/html/abtlf/1024.html
Editors note:
This story was selected because it highlights the crux of development in China; on one hand the piece states the desire for clean air and access to forests but it combines that with a massive construction project that impacts the natural setting originally sought. Either way its important that the Chinese are looking to get back into the natural environment and away from the pollution of their cities – this article specifically references the pollution levels, oxygen levels and level of forestation in the area. What do you think? Comment below.
The plans for Hebei’s Yongqing International Indoor Ski Slope were successfully signed off in Febuary 2009, and it is now being reported that construction will get underway at the end of October 2014.
The project is adjoined to the “Mr Parker Villa Development”, located in Yongqing County’s Han Village Beijing-Tianjin tourism and leisure development area, to the north of its close neighbour, the ShouDu Boundless Forest Park. The project represents a US$430 million development stretching over 533km2, comprised of 3 distinct sections:
1: The world’s largest indoor ski slope
2: A space station simulator as well as an accompanying hot spring spa and hotel
3: An adjoined business centre, convention centre and other ancillary facilities
The planned construction timescale is between 18 and 22 months.
In the wake of the Dahongmen relocation (translator’s note – a forced exodus of up to 1000 businesses from the Dahongmen region), as well as the creation of new village planning regulations, Yongqing’s land value is expected to rise rapidly, and after a short while become a hotspot for Beijingers looking to establish new businesses in the vicinity to the capital. While a lot of people are currently keeping an eye on prices in the Langfang / Yongqing district, at the same time there is still concern regarding the area’s infrastructure plans. One of the aims behind building Yongqing International Indoor Ski Slope is to spur on development in the region, with the idea that it will become a focal point for business development in combination with the existing Beijing section of the Bejing to Taipei Expressway, which has already been open to traffic for two years. This convenient, high-speed link gives Yongqing residents direct access to central Beijing in under 30minutes, making the successful completion of the Yongqing District projects considerably more likely.
Through visits to Yongqing District’s construction sites, our reporter was able to confirm that the Parker Villas are fortunate to feature their own hot springs, plentiful secluded forested areas and the comprehensive leisure facilities and developments necessary for attracting the attention of first time buyers and prospective new business owners. Parker Villas’ neighbour, Boundless Forest Park, located just a little way along LangBa Road boasts 70% forest coverage, extremely high natural oxygen levels and PM2.5 levels far lower than nearby Beijing. With natural springs, large private balconies, and access to spring waters containing mineral elements beneficial to human health, residents will be able to profit from a natural lifestyle sure to bring about good health and happiness. Furthermore, many of the units for sale take into consideration owners’ future parenting and retirement needs, placing great value on the benefits of living in such a wondrous natural hot spring environment. Residents will be able to enjoy full use of the facilities, enjoying the proven scientific benefits to living standards provided by following a healthy lifestyle.
According to the brochure, these European style buildings combine 360º natural surroundings, convenient access to hot springs and quality wooden decking, all of which blends seamlessly into the natural landscapes and intimate courtyard atmosphere. The result is said to be the ideal environment in which to spend a holiday or to enjoy countryside living.
Industry sources believe that as Yongqing District continues to make improvements to local life, business and communications infrastructure, land values will rise considerably, and that the Parker Villas are well placed to benefit from this.
该项目毗邻帕克先生的别墅，位于永清县韩村镇京津旅游休闲度假区内，其北侧紧邻首督大千世界森林公园。项目总投资4.3亿美元，占地800亩，包括三个部分：建设国际最大的室内滑雪场、模拟宇宙空间站以及与之配套的温泉度假酒店、商务中心、会展中心等附属设施。计划建设工期为18至22个月。
永清曾经随着大红门、“动批”的搬迁以及打造新亦庄的政策规划，区域价值急速升温，一时间成为北京人群置业的热点区域。很多人看好廊坊永清区域价值的同时，也有些人担忧这里的生活配套。永清国际室内滑雪场项目的建设，成为带动区域生活、商务配套等最直接的动力引擎，加之京台高速北京段两年后通车，交通的便利将人们在永清的生活直接纳入北京30分钟生活圈，那是，永清区域的楼盘作为纯刚需产品有望变成可能。
通过走访永清区域楼盘，记者发现帕克先生的别墅依托其独有的温泉、森林资源以及丰富的休闲度假配套设施受到更多“新刚需”置业客群的关注。帕克先生的别墅紧邻大千世界森林公园，所在的廊霸路沿线拥有70%的林木覆盖率，空气中负氧离子含量极为丰富，PM2.5值远远低于北京。天然温泉入户，露台庭院双私汤，温泉水富含多种对人体有益的微量元素，生活之余，随时体验温泉养生带来的健康与乐趣。而且不少购房者都考虑到父母日后养老的问题，对居住环境和养生温泉自然更为看重。家门口的健康中心，也可以为业主提供更科学、更合理、更规范的养生指导。
从产品设计来说，三重庭院、360度融景，欧式景亭、温泉泡池，木质平台多重景致叠影，自然景观与庭院景观交互融合，构造闲逸美好的绝佳度假生活空间。