Beijing's Suburban "Little Switzerland" | Yanqi Lake Hiking + Cycling Travel Guide

| Yanqi Lake Hiking + Cycling Travel Guide. 🌳Known as the pinnacle of hiking destinations, Yanqi Lake is perfect for family trips, romantic dates, and friend gatherings. Here's a detailed travel guide—bookmark it now! 📍 Location: No. 3 Yanshui Road, Huaibei Town, Huairou District 🎫 Ticket Prices: Adult ticket: ¥45; Student ticket: ¥22 Various combo tickets available: - Combo A: ¥158 (choose 5 out of 11 activities) - Combo B: ¥188 (choose 7 out of 13 activities) - Combo C: ¥258 (choose 11 out of 16 activities, including boat rides, water slides, etc.) ⚠️ Note: The West Mountain and North Mountain trails are free. The paid area is more like an amusement park with water activities. 🚗 Transportation: ✅️ By car: Navigate to P5 Parking Lot. For West Mountain Trail, enter via nearby Entrance 2. Parking fee: ¥20/day. ✅️ Public transport: Take the suburban railway from Beijing North Station/Qinghe Station/Changping North Station, alight at Yanqi Lake Station, and walk about 20 minutes to Entrance 1 or 2. 🎠 Recommended Activities: 🌟 West Mountain Trail: 3km, takes 1-1.5 hours. Route: Entrance 2 ➡️ Golden Breeze ➡️ Distant Fragrance ➡️ Mountain Brows ➡️ Emerald Gathering ➡️ Listening to Returning Geese ➡️ Exit at Entrance 3. "Listening to Returning Geese" offers a panoramic view of Yanqi Lake. 🌟 North Mountain Trail: Gentle route, suitable for all ages. 🌟 Lakeside Cycling: Bike rentals available— - Single: ¥30/h - Tandem: ¥60/h - Triple: ¥60/h - Canopied bikes/Giant mountain bikes: ¥60/h ✅️ Easy downhill route: Rental station ➡️ Past Judge College ➡️ Dam (photo spot) ➡️ Kempinski Hotel ➡️ Turn right at intersection (return tandem/triple bikes here) ➡️ Baiquanzhuang Bridge ➡️ Return at P9. ✅️ Combined hiking & cycling route: Park at P5 ➡️ Enter West Mountain Trail via Entrance 1/2 ➡️ Reach "Listening to Returning Geese" viewpoint ➡️ Exit at Entrance 3 ➡️ Return to P5. Then rent bikes at P5 ➡️ Cycle along Yanqi Lake West Road ➡️ Sunrise East Hotel ➡️ Return at P9. 🌟 Scenic Boat Rides: Included with tickets/combo tickets, offering unique views of Yanqi Lake and APEC architecture. 🌟 Yanqi Island: 3 ways to visit: ✅️ Stay at Yanqi Hotel or Sunrise East Kempinski. ✅️ Book a tour of APEC International Convention Center. ✅️ Reserve dessert/afternoon tea at Yanqi Hotel's Bowen Hall. 🌟 Entertainment: Water slides, spinning chairs, speedboats, pirate ships, bumper cars, etc. Combo tickets offer better value for multiple activities. 🍜 Food Recommendations: ✅️ Stove Fish: Tender sturgeon with soft bones, great for kids, served with flavorful stewed sides. ✅️ Rainbow Trout: A must-try in Huairou. Try "one fish, two ways"—grilled trout is tender with few bones. Also recommended: crispy fried pepper sprouts and stone-fried eggs.