【Exploring the Hidden Gem: Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail Ultimate Guide】

👀💫Dear adventurers, 👀 today we will unveil the mystery of the Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail, known as the 'Little Switzerland of the Suburbs of Beijing.' Its reputation is not unfounded, but earned with every inch of scenery and every step taken. 👏 Join us to traverse this urban fringe fairyland and feel the charm of harmonious resonance with nature! 📍Landmark Focus: Yanqi Lake Mountain Trail 🏞️ 🎫Ticket Information: 💰Free entry, enjoy the gifts of nature (free of charge) 🚗Parking Guide: P5 parking lot only costs 20 yuan 👍 to park your car 1️⃣Prime Time and Route Planning Afternoon time ☕️, it is recommended to start hiking at 3 pm, and arrive at the beautiful viewing point—'Listening to the Geese Returning' at 4 pm, where the sunlight casts a golden filter, 📸 making photos look like they're from a movie. 👀 Please note that the trail is open from 8 am to 5 pm, make sure to enjoy the scenery before clearing out! 👉Three Versions of Route Strategies: - 🏞️Hiking Challenge Intermediate Version: Start from the wooden walkway 🌳 near the No. 2 entrance by P5 parking lot, rest and enjoy the view at several viewing platforms along the way. It takes about 1 hour to reach the best viewing point near the No. 3 entrance, take photos 📸 and then descend from the No. 3 entrance back to the starting point. - 🚶‍♀️Easy Stroll Version: For those with less physical strength or tight on time, start from the No. 3 entrance, it only takes about 10 minutes to reach the core check-in spot, then return the same way 🏃‍♂️. - 🏔️Fearless Challenger Version: For the brave who dare to climb, start from the No. 2 entrance, pass the No. 3 entrance and then move forward to explore the No. 4, 5, 6 entrances, the latter half is less traveled and more wild 🗺️. 2️⃣Photo Spot Checklist There are 17 viewing platforms along the way, the most eye-catching being 'Listening to the Geese Returning' and the forest glass walkway 🔍 in the downhill section below it. Photo shooting tip: 👨‍🎨 Stand on the upper deck overlooking a flat platform, the background is like a scroll of landscape painting 🏞️. 3️⃣Hassle-Free Parking Area Touch the navigation to go to Yanqi Lake P5 parking lot 🅿️, pay 20 yuan once, making self-driving travel more convenient 👍. Steam Train Nostalgia Trip: Taking a train 🚂 is no longer a dream! Easily purchase tickets with the help of 12306, although seats are not fixed, tickets are tight during holidays, so please buy early. After getting off the train, you can easily immerse yourself in this resort village. 4️⃣Visiting the 'Big Round Egg' After walking down the mountain 🚗 drive to P6 parking lot, get close to the iconic 'Big Round Egg' building. This is a cultural experience without extra cost; and it is said that after 7 pm, you can enter Yanqi Lake Park for free with your ID card (to be verified), friends who know may wish to share first-hand information. 5️⃣Lake Cycling Memoir Want to appreciate the lake and mountains in a different way? Just cross the road 🚲 and you will reach the starting point of Yanqi Lake's circular trail, which is 13 kilometers long, an ideal choice for family cycling, with bicycle rental services along the way. 6️⃣Food Supply Station At lunchtime, the Huairou specialty rainbow trout 🐟 will amaze your taste buds. And in the food plaza inside P5 parking lot, there are a variety of food options such as pan-fried buns, spicy hot pot, pancake fruit, Ma Die Er popsicles, fruit salad milk tea, etc., although they are regular flavors, they can also satisfy the energy needs during the trip. 7️⃣Surrounding Treasure Spots Recommendation - Hongluo Temple: Just a stone's throw away, only 4km distance - Shentangyu: Natural oxygen bar, 12km away by car - Qinglong Gorge: Scenic beauty, also located 12km away 🌈A journey immersed in Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail is a deep cleansing for the body and mind. Here, every corner has surprises, and every step leaves beautiful memories. Pack up your mood, bring your camera and curiosity, and let's embark on this exploration journey full of unknowns and fun together! Looking forward to it, see you on the next trip!🎈🎉