A Little Switzerland in Beijing Suburbs! The Top Choice for Family Hiking: Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail

Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail is now open~🌿 Bring the whole family and set off together!

The entire trail is a wooden boardwalk with gentle climbs, perfect for a relaxing walk with elderly and children!

📍Yanqi Lake

🚗 About 1 hour from East 5th Ring Road

🎫 45 RMB/person, 22 RMB/student

🅿️ Park at P5 parking lot, 20 RMB/day, recommended to enter from Gate 1 or 2

⏰ Open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

🚇 You can also take the suburban railway "Huai-Mi" to Yanqi Lake Station

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Recommended family hiking route:

Start from Gate 1 or 2 ➡️ Golden Breeze ➡️ Yan Yu Forest Shade ➡️ Far Fragrance Gathering ➡️ Mountain Eyebrow Nine Turns ➡️ Come to Yan Yun Peak ➡️ Ling Peak View ➡️ Huan Cui Meeting Fragrance ➡️ Listen to the Geese Return ➡️ Descend from Gate 3

📸 Photo spots:

Yan Yu Forest Shade: View of Yanqi Lake International Convention Center

Far Fragrance Gathering: Distant view of the Sunrise Oriental landmark

Ling Peak View: Wide open view, perfect for panoramic shots of Yanqi Lake

⚠️ Recommended to take photos in the afternoon when the lake surface sparkles beautifully

Family tips:

The trail is about 8 km long, mostly gentle wooden boardwalk, with 6 entrances/exits to adjust your route anytime.

Pets are not allowed on the mountain 🐶🐱

Bikes can be rented at P5 parking lot for a lake loop ride, great for kids to experience!

Suggested playtime is 2-3 hours, and you can also visit Shentangyu nearby~

Besides hiking and sightseeing, you can enjoy a variety of water activities: 🚣‍♂️ dragon boat, speedboat, electric boat, kayak, and other family-friendly options, as well as thrilling choices like white-water rafting!