The green mountains and clear waters of Yanqing in spring, with a mix of red and green tones, paint the Guichuan land in vibrant green and cover the mountain ranges with blooming flora. The 11th Apricot Blossom Festival in Yanqing County opens in mid-April, heralding the start of the spring tourism season. Bicycle riding, outdoor adventures, hiking, canyon treks, and live-action CS games offer boundless fun; birdwatching in wetlands, farming activities, hot spring wellness, greenhouse fruit picking, and cultural experiences bring endless joy. Come to Yanqing to enjoy leisure and experience happiness.
Cycling along eight routes such as the Guishui Ecological Corridor, Gulong Road, and Xianglong Road allows you to take a close look at the quaint rural villages, admire the beautiful pastoral scenery, and gaze at the lush, rolling mountains in the distance. It also provides convenient access to scenic spots for sightseeing and to folk villages for tasting local delicacies.
Recommended Cycling Routes
Qianjiadian Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery Route
Qianjiadian Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery Route
The Qianjiadian Hundred-Mile Landscape Gallery cycling route is approximately 30 kilometers long, starting at Xiushuiwan and ending at Disha Hu, with four rental points. Attractions here include the Silicon Forest National Geopark, Disha Hu, and Wulong Canyon.
Dazhuangke Route
The Dazhuangke area cycling route is about 24 kilometers long, with one rental point. Attractions in the area include Lotus Mountain, the Great Wall ruins, and Wanglongtan Grand Canyon.
Gulong Route
The Gulong Road area cycling route is 23 kilometers long, starting at Guyaju and ending at Longqingxia, with four rental points. Highlights include the “Li River of the North” Longqingxia, the timeless mystery of Guyaju, the Songshan National Nature Reserve, the “Jiubei Jiuzhai” Yudu Mountain, the Shanrong Culture Exhibition Hall, and the Pingbei Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall.
Guishui Ecological Corridor Route
The Guishui Ecological Corridor cycling route is about 70 kilometers long, with ten rental stations. Located close to the county town and encircling the Guishui River, it features attractions such as the Wild Duck Lake National Wetland Park, Xiadu Park, Guishui Park, and the Ten-Thousand-Mu Riverside Forest Park.
Longqingxia Surrounding Route
The Longqingxia surrounding area cycling route is approximately 50 kilometers long, with five rental points. Attractions include the “Li River of the North” Longqingxia, Longwan River Wetland, the downstream Longqingxia Forest Park, Yunpubian Gully, and the Ten-Thousand-Mu Apricot Tree Base in Xinzhuangbao.
Shixia Route
Shixia Route
The Shixia area route is about 7 kilometers long, starting at Jinping Grand Hotel and ending at Shixia Village, with two rental points. Highlights include the world-renowned Badaling Great Wall, Shuiguan Great Wall, Ancient Great Wall, Badaling National Forest Park, Badaling Safari World, and Chadao Ancient Town.
Sihai Pearl Spring Route
The Sihai Pearl Spring area cycling route is about 26 kilometers long, with three rental points. Attractions include the Jiuyanlou Great Wall, Qixian Ridge, Pearl Spouting Jade, and the Four Seasons Flower Sea.
Xianglong Road Route
The Xianglong Road area cycling route is about 26 kilometers long, starting from the west at Happy Holiday Grand Hotel and ending at the east at Qingshan Garden, with four rental stations. Sights in the area include the “Li River of the North” Longqingxia and Yunpubian Gully.
Transportation Routes to Yanqing:
Take bus 919 from Deshengmen to Yanqing
Take the S2 line from Beijing North Railway Station (Xizhimen Station) to Yanqing
Exit at Exit 62 of the Beijing–Tibet Expressway (formerly Badaling Expressway) to reach Yanqing
Exit at Exit 32 of the Beijing–Tibet Expressway (formerly Badaling Expressway), then follow Changchi Road to Yanqing