Cruising on Guhai Lake

Cruising on Guhai Lake

Cruising on Guhai Lake is a national A-level tourist attraction.

“Cruising on Guhai Lake” is another newly promoted attraction in the Summer Capital of Yanqing. The cruise dock is located on the eastern side of Guishui Park in the city center. The lake covers an area of over 5,000 acres, with a waterway round trip of 16.4 kilometers. You can take an antique dragon boat or a speedboat to glide across the blue waters for nearly two hours. As you cruise, the scenic views along both banks and the distant beautiful mountains are all in full view. The boat sails on the water while you journey through a painting. The blue sky, white clouds, shimmering lake, and surrounding hills create a perfect harmony. Here, the hustle and bustle of the city and the fatigue of daily life fade far away, leaving only picturesque scenery and poetic pastoral landscapes. The willows along the shore, lotus ponds, and sailing boats, together with the faint outlines of villages in the distance, blend into one. Though situated in a frontier city beyond the Great Wall, it boasts the charming allure of a southern water town.

The shores of “Cruising on Guhai Lake” are tranquil, with four newly built suburban leisure and fitness parks. The area is rich in rustic countryside charm and vibrant folk culture activities. Onboard, you can enjoy various traditional music performances and Mongolian songs, among other distinctive local cultural shows. On the water, you can watch thrilling cormorant fishing and kayak races. You can even stay overnight on a cruise boat to experience life as a fisherman. The site offers excellent facilities and high-quality service to ensure you come with joy and leave with satisfaction.

Here, you can enjoy life to the fullest—Cruising on Guhai Lake is the destination you’ve been longing for.

Scenic Area Rating: 1A

Scenic Area Category: Natural

Opening Hours: Early May – End of October

Address: Cruise Dock, Eastern Side of Guishui Park, Yanqing County

Tel: 69185370 Fax: 69185370

Transportation

By Car: Drive along the Beijing–Lhasa Expressway directly to the county town.

By Bus: Take the No. 919 suburban bus from Deshengmen (every 5 minutes from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and arrive in about 1 hour.