Finally went to the right place | Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail

| Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail.

🌈 Must-visit reason: The ultimate summer escape near Beijing! Perfect for both family outings and dates～

📍 Address: No. 3 Yanshui Road, Huairou District, Beijing
🚌 Transportation tips:
1️⃣ Bus: Take the 916 Express from Dongzhimen Hub Station → transfer to H58 at Huairou Bus Station for direct access
2️⃣ Self-driving: Exit 14 on Jingcheng Expressway → Fanqi Road (recommended to arrive before 9 AM on weekends)

🏃‍♀️ Highlight routes:
1️⃣ Yanqi Lake P5 Parking Lot → Entrance 3
🍃 Entrance 3 is the easiest way up! 20 minutes straight to the "Listening to the Geese Return" viewing platform
📸 Photo spot 1: Circular corridor framing the lake island, perfect for capturing golden light shining through at sunrise

2️⃣ Lakeside cycling path
🚴 Rental points: South Gate of the scenic area / next to Kempinski Hotel
🌉 Must-check: Fanqi Road’s popular bridge, the boat-shaped hotel lights up at dusk for a dreamy view

3️⃣ West Mountain Trail Viewing Platform No. 6
🏆 The best panoramic spot! Overlooking the APEC venue complex, known as the "Oriental Geneva"
❗ Tips: Sunscreen! No shade along the way, bring plenty of water

🍴 Food recommendations:
- Lao Saibei Whole Roasted Lamb (Yanqi Town): Mongolian yurt experience + freshly roasted lamb leg
- Lakeside Residence: Rainbow trout served three ways, window seats with fountain show view
⚠️ Avoid traps: Don’t buy boat tour packages! After 4 PM, the lake is backlit and photos won’t turn out well