Tongzhou Grand Canal Cycling Route

The Tongzhou Grand Canal cycling route passes through the Tongzhou Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Scenic Area, starting from the Caoyun Dock and ending at the Canal Culture Square and Liuyin Square. The dedicated cycling lane is approximately 60 kilometers long and offers scenic views of green trees, pavilions, and wooden plank roads alongside the waterway.

The Tongzhou Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Scenic Area is surrounded by water and features attractions such as the "Yuedao Wenying" shaped like a crescent moon, the "Yue Island Observation Deck," which offers a panoramic view of the canal and the Beijing city center, the "Dongguan Bridge" -- the only water bridge (cross-river bridge) on Chang'an Avenue Extension, and the ancient buildings known as the "Three Temples and One Pagoda" that complement the modern urban landscape.

You can take your child on a bike ride to appreciate the "One Canal, Two Banks, Six Gardens, and Eighteen Scenery". Stop along the way to admire the picturesque canal scenery and experience the charm of the canal culture.

Yanqi Lake

Yanqi Lake, located at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains in Huairou District, receives flocks of geese every year during spring and autumn, hence the name.

The Yanqi Lake cycling route is approximately 20 kilometers long, passing through Yanqi Lake Road, Yanqi Lake Main Dam, Yanqi Lake West Road, and Yanqi Lake North Road, with all of Yanqi Lake's beautiful scenery visible along the way.

The Sunrise Kempinski Hotel Beijing is located on the shore of Yanqi Lake and has an architecture resembling the rising sun. It houses restaurants, bars, and various entertainment facilities, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of Yanqi Lake at leisure.

Visitors can also take the West Mountain Trail to overlook the vast lake area, with the sunset casting a golden glow over the lake.

The evening scenery of Yanqi Lake is even more charming, with colorful lights extending along more than ten mountain ranges. The natural landscape looks more dazzling under the illumination of the lights. Visitors can also take a boat tour of the lake at night.

▲ Make sure to get enough sleep the night before cycling and be in good mental condition for the journey.

▲ Eat high-calorie foods appropriately before cycling, warm-up properly before departure, and avoid pulling muscles during the ride. You can complete your warm-up by cycling at a slow pace.

▲ Please observe traffic rules and pay attention to traffic safety. Drive slowly to prevent collisions and traffic accidents.

▲ Pay attention to cycling intensity. It is not advisable to depart too early in the morning, and it is better to take a break earlier in the evening.

Translator: TANG Yingqi

Reviewer: LIU Yu