Length: 2.5 km

Recommended activities: Walking, Cycling

Greenway Introduction:

Located in the heart of Haidian's "Three Hills and Five Gardens" area, this greenway runs along the Qing He (River) for approximately 2.5 kilometers. Combining "royal elegance with ecological wetlands," it connects waterside boardwalks, Jingxi Rice Fields, Huifang Qiao (Bridge), and other scenic spots. Frequent sightings of black swans and pink muhly grass make it ideal for birdwatching, cycling, and night photography, embodying Haidian's "slow living" culture.

Core Experiences:

Ecological Birdwatching: Watch for black swans along the waterside boardwalk, observe egrets in the Jingxi Rice Fields, and capture the scenic combination of "rice fields and sunset glow" in the evening.

Leisurely Cycling: Ride along the 2.5-kilometer red slow-trail, enjoying the ever-changing scenery of the Qing He (River) across all four seasons.

Night Photography: After 18:40, the neon lights illuminate. Sit at the outdoor seating area of Basic Element Coffee to admire the reflections of the lit bridges, as if stepping into a painting.

Attractions Along the Way:

Natural Scenery: Waterside boardwalk, Jingxi Rice Fields, pink muhly grass fields (September–October).

Leisure Facilities: Zhizhou Book House, Squirrel Paradise, Basic Element Coffee, Cha Er Ju.

Nearby Attractions: Yuanmingyuan, Summer Palace, Erhekai 21 Art District, Xiaojiahe Lvdong Park.

Transportation Guide:

Bus: Take Bus 623 to Shucun Station, then walk 1 kilometer to the West Gate.

Driving: Navigate to "Qinghe Zhizhou – Above-ground Parking Lot."

Opening Hours:

Open year-round, 24 hours a day.

Travel Tips:

Night Visits: The boardwalk is dimly lit at night. Bring a small flashlight if accompanying elderly or children.

Best Viewing Times: Rice fields are present throughout spring, summer, and autumn, with planting in spring and harvesting in autumn. The best views are in April–May and September–October. In other seasons, visitors can enjoy the flower fields.