A Day Trip to the Outskirts of Beijing

🗺Location: Yanqi Lake Scenic Area, West Road of Yanqi Lake, Huairou District, covering about 6 kilometers with 6 entrances and exits 🎫Admission is free, with a limit of 20,000 people and no reservation required 🚗Transportation: Self-drive/taxi to 'Yanqi Lake P5 Parking Lot', then start hiking from Entrance 2 🚊For those who prefer not to drive, take a train from the city to Yanqi Lake Station (closer) or Huairou North Station and then a taxi 🅿Parking is free for the first 30 minutes, then 20 yuan/car for more than 30 minutes 🕗Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Touring time is about 3 hours ❌Pets are not allowed on the mountain, and drones are prohibited ☑📷'Ling Yan Hui Ming' Viewing Platform The view is broad and the location is excellent. If you don't want to start from the beginning, you can take a taxi directly to Entrance 3 🏃The return route is not circular❗You must walk back the same way or take a taxi at the exit. If you don't want to complete the whole journey, you can take photos and then walk down from Entrance 3 to the P5 parking lot along the road. There is a fork at 'Shan Mei Jiu Pan' on the way up the mountain, and you can choose to walk back on the plank road on the other side 📌Tips: If you want to cycle🚴, you can rent a single/double bicycle near the plank road entrance inside P5 parking lot and cycle around the lake, which is about 10 kilometers in total On sunny days☀, it is recommended to bring a sun umbrella⛱ as there is not always shade on the plank road There are food stalls and vending machines at the parking lot entrance, but no shops inside the plank road, so bring water and snacks There are mosquitoes under the trees, so it is advisable to wear breathable long pants or bring mosquito repellent Plan your time well, as staff will clear the area around 17:00