March is the beginning of the most beauty period of Beijing; because the birds begin singing, the flowers are unfolding, the breezes are just caressing your cheeks, and the fresh air is leading you to the wild where your eyes will be fulfilled with green. What can you do in Beijing this month?
1.Spring outing
The spring in Beijing is warm, comfortable and picturesque you cannot refuse to take the offer this March gives you. One of the best choices is to walk around the parks in Beijing. The aim is to enjoy the natural beautiful environment the city offers you.
Recommedned parks: Olympic Forest Park, Beigong National Forest Park, Baiwangshan Forest Park, Cuihu Wetland Park, Tongzhou Canal Forest Park, Banbidian Forest Park, Daxing Nanhaizi Wetland Park and Double-Dragon Mountain Forest Park.
2. Mountain climbing on the outskirts of Beijing
As March arrives and the temperature rises, whether you have generated the idea of traveling to the mountains around Beijing to experience the scenery of this spring? Climbing is one of best ways to keep healthy and energetic. In Beijing, lots of mountains are waiting for you now.
Recommended mountains: Python Mountain (Mangshan), Huangcaoliang, Vulture Peak, Fragrant Hills, Shangfang Mountain, Baihuang Mountain, Wuling Mountain, Miaofeng Mountain, Yunmeng Mountain and Lingshan Mountain.
3.Flower appreciation
Spring is not only the season of us but also the season of flowers. Where there are mountains, parks, forests and waters, there are flowers; and where there is spring, there are flowers. In Beijing, you will be able to have a fully understanding of flower appreciation by visiting the parks, gardens and mountains.
Recommended places for flower appreciation: Vulture Peak National Forest Park (plum blossom), Yuyuantan Park and Beijing Botanical Garden (cherry blossom), Phoenix Ridge and Temple of Heaven Park (apricot blossom), and Beijing Botanical Garden and Liujiadian in Pinggu District.
4.Cycling
Cycling is not only healthy but also environmentally friendly. Spring is the best time for cycling, for you won’t have to tolerate the high temperature in summer or the cold air in winter. Although Beijing is a crowded, it still offers you some routes for cycling.
Recommended routes:
Flower appreciation route: Hangtianqiao (航天桥)--Moshikou (模式口)---Junzhuang (军庄)---Miaofeng Mountain (妙峰山), which is as long as 37.6 km.
Old temple cycling route: Hangtianqiao (航天桥)--Moshikou (模式口)---Dayu (大峪)---Shuangyu (双峪)---Jietai Temple (戒台寺)---Pine Ridge Tunnel (松树岭隧道)---Jiayukou (贾峪口), which is as long as 78.5 km.
Ancient town cycling route: Hangtianqiao (航天桥)--Moshikou (模式口)---Junzhuang (军庄)---Xiaweidian (下苇店)---Dongfenghong Tunnel (东方红隧道)---Qinyukou (芹峪口)---Zhaitang Town (斋堂镇)---Ancient City Along the River (沿河古城), which is as long as 83.5 km.
Beijing hutong tour route: Gulou (鼓楼)---Yandaixie Street (烟袋斜街)---Shichahai Hutongs, which is as long as 3.5 km.
Spring appreciation route: Olympic Forest Park---Summer Palace---Fragrant Hills Park, which is as long as 20 km.
Waters appreciation route: Aoti North Gate (奥体北门)---Lishui Bridge (利水桥)---Xiaotangshan (小汤山)---Iron Wall and Silver Mountain (铁壁银山)---Jiudu River (九渡河)---Huanghuacheng (黄花城)---Sihe Town (四海镇), which is as long as 108 km.
5.Barbecue in the wild
In spring, barbecue in the wild is also one of the best things to do. You can drive a car with your family or just bring some of your friends with you to the outskirts of Beijing. But please never litter or start fires in the areas where trees are thick.
Recommended sites: Baihe Valley (白河峡谷), Xiyu Reservoir (西峪水库), Shidu Juma River (十渡拒马河), Ming Tombs Reservoir and Wild Duck Lake.
