Recommended cycling routes in Beijing:
1. Miaofeng Mountain:
Miaofeng Mountain is one of the famous mountains in Beijing and a tourist attraction in the suburbs of Beijing. It is located in Mentougou, west of Beijing. Within the district, the boundary mountain between Mentougou District and Changping County belongs to the remnants of the Taihang Mountains. Located more than 30 kilometers northwest of Beijing and 55 kilometers away from the urban area, Miaofeng Mountain belongs to the Taihang Mountains and has an igneous rock structure. The main peak is 1,291 meters above sea level. The mountains are steep and the flowers and plants are beautiful.
Miaofeng Mountain has seasonal landscapes such as sunrise, sunset, rime, mountain market, thousands of acres of roses crowned as "one of the best in North China", and the largest traditional pilgrimage temple fair in North China. One of the most culturally rich scenic spots in the surrounding area. Formerly known as Yangshan, it is famous for its "ancient temples", "strange pines", "strange rocks" and "exotic flowers". Because the mountain is majestic and has five peaks, Miao Gao is one of them, so it is also called Miao Gao.
Miaofeng Mountain is a classic route that everyone knows even if they don’t ride. It is also known as a ticket for cycling in Beijing. It has a 21-kilometer climbing route. If you can stick to it, you can This is the beginning of cycling. The overall riding difficulty is not high, it requires certain physical strength, and there are natural scenery and historical landscapes along the way. It is suitable to go back and forth in one day alone.
Suggested cycling route: Hangtianqiao-Modekou-Junzhuang-Miaofeng Mountain.
The total kilometers are 5 kilometers. Calculated at 15 kilometers per hour, it takes 8 hours to ride up and down the same day. The difficulty is the 21 kilometers of climbing mountain roads. For the first short and medium-distance riding in the suburbs of Beijing, Miaofeng Mountain is the first choice. , closer to the city, with an elevation gain of only 1,000 meters, and you can experience the joy of riding uphill and downhill; the entire route is sparsely populated, and there is a dead end before reaching the top of the mountain, which avoids the possibility of accidents.
The classics along the way include: Rose Valley, Empress Temple, "Purple Clouds Line Sky" small scenic spot, Dayun Temple ruins, and Johnston's Villa.
2. Baiyanggou:
Baiyanggou Natural Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Liucun Town, Changping District, more than 40 kilometers away from Deshengmen. The ditch is 12 kilometers long and covers an area of ??3,700 square meters. There is a Qingtuanhao Reservoir built in 1958 in the scenic area, with a water surface area of ??more than 700 acres. After passing the reservoir, you can see the waterfall flowing out of the mountain, with a maximum drop of 40 meters. Although it is not majestic, it still has the feeling of bead curtains and greenery. The scenic area is accompanied by strange rocks, creeks and waterfalls, making it a lot of fun.
Although Baiyanggou is not a famous scenic spot, it is a painful and happy experience for cycling, especially for junior enthusiasts. The 2013 Tour of Beijing International Road Cycling Classic Stage Test Race was held there. This has further increased the popularity of this route among cycling enthusiasts. The overall riding difficulty is lower, there are no long uphill climbs, and the overall route is relatively stable.
Suggested cycling route: Madian-Shahe-Yangfang-Liucun-Baiyanggou.
The total length is 48.8 kilometers. You can ride it all year round as long as it is not windy, rainy or snowy. The overall cycling market can be completed in 8 hours round trip. This route is six hours after entering Baiyanggou. Although the continuous bends and the subsequent 12 kilometers of gentle slopes are not very difficult, the rider must allocate his energy reasonably.
The advantages of Baiyanggou are similar to Miaofeng Mountain. It is not far from the city center and is less difficult than Miaofeng Mountain. The entire Baiyanggou is 12 kilometers long and most sections can be ridden. There are many ditches, so fishing with fishing gear is no problem.