Daoxiang Lake

Daoxiang Lake

The beautiful and pristine natural scenery creates an unparalleled resting space, allowing you to freely breathe in the pastoral air and experience the green ecology of nature.

Daoxiang Lake mainly consists of a natural lake covering over 600 acres and vast rice paddies along its shores, spanning nearly 12 square kilometers. Most visitors to Daoxiang Lake Wetland Park are young people on business retreats or weekend outings. Due to the relatively remote location of Daoxiang Lake Wetland Park and underdeveloped public transportation, it is more suitable for self-driving trips. Driving along the way, stopping here and there, freely breathing in the pastoral air, casually enjoying the scenery around you — the exact route you take isn’t really important. What matters most is that rare feeling of relaxation, and perhaps this is the biggest difference compared to visiting scenic spots within the city.

Daoxiang Lake

Another highlight of Daoxiang Lake Wetland Park is its endless appeal to those who enjoy barbecuing and fishing. As long as the weather cooperates, on this quiet and expansive land, you can freely set up your own barbecue “base,” admire the beautiful scenery, and enjoy delicious food in leisure. Or, you might choose a shaded spot by the lake, set up your fishing rod, and cultivate your mood while waiting quietly for the fish to bite. However, according to many netizens, when fishing at Daoxiang Lake Wetland Park, you should maintain the mindset of “the drinker’s heart is not in the cup” — because the fish there are really quite hard to lure (though it may also be due to the small number of fish). Also, for those planning to barbecue, in order to protect the beautiful environment, it’s best not to damage the wetland vegetation when choosing a barbecue site. Opt for designated barbecue areas within the wetland park, and clean up your trash after barbecuing. After all, the park is quite large, staff are relatively few, and trash collection may not be very timely.

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development

Reservation required: No

Ticket price: Free

Opening hours:

Peak season: 8:00–22:00

Off-season: 8:00–22:00

Park phone: 010-58711888

Best travel time: May to October

Approximate visiting time: 1 day

Daoxiang Lake Natural Park is located in Sujiazhua Township, Haidian District, Beijing. It is Beijing’s first rural-themed field park, funded by suburban farmers and showcasing the natural countryside scenery. It is about 30 kilometers from downtown Beijing.

Next to Daoxiang Lake, there is also Cuihu Wetland Park, which is home to many black swans, egrets, orioles, and doves. The entire park features serene scenery. However, the wetland park has never officially opened to the public and requires connections to gain access for a visit.