Been to Phoenix Ridge 10 times! Sharing the classic middle route hiking guide

Today I have to recommend this hidden gem of a mountain—Phoenix Ridge. I've climbed it about 10 times since I was a kid, and the middle route is still the most classic. Here you'll find strange peaks and rocks, a thousand-year-old ancient temple, and clear mountain springs. The summer temperature is 3-4°C cooler than the city, and the negative oxygen ion concentration is 150 times that of the city—hiking here and breathing in the fresh air is super healing~ ⏰【Opening Hours】 The scenic area is open daily from 7:00 to 17:00 (ticket checking stops at 17:00). Thoughtfully, you can buy a 100 yuan annual pass for unlimited visits throughout the year~ 💰【Ticket Prices】 Full price ticket is 25 yuan per person, discounted ticket 12.5 yuan per person (specific discount groups are subject to the scenic area announcement); if you want to visit Longquan Temple, note the opening hours: weekdays 8:30-16:00, extended to 16:30 on holidays. ⛺【Activities · Middle Route Hiking Experience】 This time we chose the most classic middle route starting from Dakuai Land and heading downhill. The whole trip took about 5 hours (we walked slowly because of the heat). There are really no water or food vendors on the mountain, and no public toilets, so be sure to bring enough supplies in advance—I brought 3 bottles of water myself, which was just enough. However, near the reservoir on the way down, there is natural spring water, so you can refill your empty bottles! 🚌【Transportation Guide】 🚇 Subway users: Take Line 16 to Beianhe Station, then transfer to special bus route 16 directly to the Phoenix Ridge terminal station; 🚌 Bus users: Take bus 346 from Xiyuan Hub Station, the last stop is Phoenix Ridge; 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Phoenix Ridge East Gate," park your car, and hiking the middle route is super convenient~ 📅【Itinerary】 If you have enough time, after visiting Phoenix Ridge you can also check out nearby spots: a half-hour drive north to Yangtai Mountain, 10 minutes south to Daoxiang Lake Scenic Hotel for hot springs, and in the evening you can go to Haidian Huangzhuang for a hotpot meal. There are many boutique guesthouses nearby with mountain views right outside the window, creating a great atmosphere! 🧳【Preparation Before the Trip】 ✅ Entry method: Prepare your digital ticket verification code for quick scanning and entry; 🚫 Notes: Pets are not allowed in the scenic area. Overall, Phoenix Ridge is a "down-to-earth yet full of surprises" mountain, without the noise of over-commercialization, just the pure charm of wild mountain forests. This summer, gather your family and friends for a spontaneous hiking trip～☀️ Beijing Phoenix Ridge Scenic Area