Beijing has now entered the season of blooming flowers, presenting the most beautiful spring scenery, making it perfect for a self-driving trip to capture the wild charm of spring! Here are some recommended self-driving routes for spring in Beijing. Interested friends can take a look!
1、Miao Feng Shan Road in Mentougou District
The legendary holy land for road bikes
Miao Feng Shan Road starts at the 109 National Highway (“Miao Feng Shan Golden Summit” archway), heads north through Danli Village, Taoyuan Village, Nan Zhuang Village, Yingtao Gou Village, Jian Gou Village, and ends at the Huiji Temple built in the Miao Feng Shan Mountain. This road is 20.43 kilometers long.
The scenery along Miao Feng Shan Road can be described as changing with every step. There are natural landscapes such as Di Shui Yan, Yang Shan, and the Camel Stone, as well as cultural attractions such as the Miao Feng Shan Xiang Hui Museum, the Bixia Yuanjun Temple (Niang Niang Temple), the Liao Dynasty Royal Temple Yang Shan Qixin Temple, and the villa of John Thomson, the English teacher of the last emperor Puyi. At the same time, this road retains the traditional customs of the incense road. This road is bustling with pilgrims year-round, with folk flower festivals held in rotation, continuing to inherit and showcase its unique historical culture.
2、La Nian Road in Huairou District
Manchu customs in the birch forest
La Nian Road is located within the La Ba Gou Men Manchu Township in Huairou District, with a total length of 13.2 kilometers. It starts from the III National Highway next to the La Ba Gou Men Manchu Township government in the east, and connects to Bao Shan Town and the Luan Chi Road in the west. It passes through the La Ba Gou Men Primitive Secondary Forest Scenic Area and the Xia Liang Gong west of Huang Dian Zi Village. There are 12 scenic parking lots, 3 viewing platforms and 2 rest stops set up along the road.
The straight birch forest is like walking into a Russian oil painting. And in spring, the peonies blooming all over the mountains come at you, beautiful beyond words. At the viewing points on La Nian Road, you can feel the unique charm of the La Ba Gou Men Nature Reserve. Passing by the statue of Huang Taiji at the entrance of the Manchu Township, you feel as if you’ve traveled back to the time when the Qing Dynasty unified the country.
3、Zuo Di Road in Daxing District
Pear blossom fragrance by the pear blossom village
Zuo Di Road starts in the north at the Lugou Bridge, follows the Yongding River down, crosses through Huang Cun, Bei Zang Cun, Pang Ge Zhuang, and Yu Li, four towns, for a total length of 62.8 kilometers. It is one of the “eight longitudinal” roads in the eight longitudinal and eight transverse highways in Daxing District. It passes through the most beautiful village, “Li Hua Cun”. When the pear blossoms are in bloom, the century-old pear trees bloom together, and thousands of pear blossoms are like white snow, truly beautiful.
4、Luan Chi Road in Yanqing County
Picturesque scenery all along the way
Yanqing Luan Chi Road crosses through the most beautiful part of the Bai Li Shan Shui Hua Lang (Hundred-Li Landscape Gallery), with picturesque scenery along the way, truly pleasing to the eye. It connects famous tourist attractions such as Wu Long Gorge and the Si Hua Mu (Silicified Wood), while also bringing about the popularity of Qian Jia Dian Town’s rural tourism.
The World Geopark Dinosaur Footprint Fossils were originally located on the planned route of Luan Chi Road. To protect the dinosaur fossils, Luan Chi Road was specially rerouted. Eleven viewing platforms were built to make it convenient for tourists to admire the fossils, and at the same time, let them feel as if they have walked into the world of dinosaurs.
5、Changping Huan Ling Road
Left hand on the long river of history, right hand on the beauty of the world
Huan Ling Road, as its name implies, is named after it surrounds and connects the thirteen Ming dynasty imperial tombs. It is 42 kilometers long and connects to the 110 National Highway, Chang Chi Road, and Huai Chang Road. It is a cycling holy land for many cycling enthusiasts, and has hosted several world-class cycling competitions.
Huan Ling Road is not only an important artery in and out of the thirteen tombs, but also connects the Mang Shan Forest Park, Gou Ya Natural Scenic Area, and the thirteen tombs reservoir, among other tourist attractions. The thirteen tombs reservoir preserves the ancient bridge group of the thirteen Ming tombs, including 33 ancient bridges and one ancient bridge site. Among them, the North Five-Hole Bridge, the South Five-Hole Bridge and the Seven-Hole Bridge are the most famous. If you want to experience a taste of the sealed and tumultuous history of the Ming Dynasty, then take a turn on Huan Ling Road, you won’t be wrong.
6、Liu Shi Road in Fangshan District
A quiet road in the towering mountains
Liu Shi Road starts in the south at Liu Du Village on the Lai Bao Road in Fangshan District and ends in the north at Shi Ban Tai Village on the G108 National Highway. It is about 30 kilometers long and is a third-class mountain road.
Liu Shi Road is like a blue ribbon connecting the beautiful scenery bestowed upon people by nature between Bei Xia Yun Ling and Shi Du, as well as the small villages nestled in the trees on the hillside. The nine twists and turns of the mountain road bring endless fun for self-driving enthusiasts and Harley and Ducati speed demons.
7、Tongzhou Bei Yun River New Dike Road
A green corridor by the ancient canal
The New Dike Road is almost distributed along the Grand Canal. It starts at the six-ring road bridge over the Bei Yun River, and ends at the Wu Xing Auxiliary Road, with a total length of 8.4 kilometers. The part of the road close to the canal is mostly paved with plastic, making it ideal for cycling. It is the closest greenway cycling route to the Beijing city center, with a green coverage rate of 80%.
The cycling path of the Bei Yun River New Dike Road is almost parallel to the road by the Grand Canal. Every few steps, there is a small passage connecting the two. If you think there are too many cyclists, you can go for a walk by the canal.
8、Xiong Nan Road in Pinggu District
A divine road in the Peach Blossom Valley
Xiong Nan Road in Pinggu District, one of the ten most beautiful countryside roads in Beijing, is a narrow, winding mountain road. Trees are lush along the road, and the air is fresh. Every April, when the peach blossoms bloom, it is the best time to visit. Where the peach blossoms bloom, is the most beautiful place in Beijing in spring!
Xiong Nan Road starts at Xiong Er Zhai and ends at Nan Du Le He Town. It passes by the Hua Yu Reservoir and the Si Zuo Lou Scenic Area. It is a winding mountain road with beautiful scenery, especially in the summer, because Si Zuo Lou is the highest peak in Pinggu District, so it is very cool.
9、Xiao Er Road in Miyun District
The “landscape gallery” in Miyun
Xiao Er Road is located in the Xin Cheng Zi Town of Miyun County, with a total length of 8.8 kilometers. It connects many scenic spots such as Wu Ling Xi Feng and Guan Di Miao, and it is located by the mountains and water. The beautiful scenery of the four seasons alternates, making it the “landscape gallery” in Miyun.
The Yao Qiao Yu Reservoir passed along the way, and the Xiao Er Road S bends noted on the map, are all beautiful scenery that can be captured with a casual snap.
10、Bai Ma Road in Shunyi District
Olympic Avenue by the Chao Bai River
Bai Ma Road starts in the west at the border between Shunyi District and Changping District and ends in the east at the border between Shunyi District and Pinggu District. It is 40.873 kilometers long. During the Olympic Games, it was the Olympic road and rapid transit connecting the Beijing Olympic Center Area with the Shunyi Olympic Water Sports Park. Attractions along the way include the Beijing International Flower Port and the Shunyi Olympic Water Sports Park. When spring arrives, visiting the International Flower Port to see the flowers is the best choice. There are many varieties and a huge area, with the scent of spring coming at you.
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