Recommended Cycling Spots in Beijing for Families with Kids

Cycling in Beijing on weekends is a great way to enjoy the scenery and get some exercise. But for families with kids, where in Beijing are suitable for cycling with kids? Here are some recommendations for you, let’s check it out!

1、East Xiaokou Professional Cycling Greenway

42 kilometers of forest crossing

This 42-kilometer professional cycling greenway starts from the southeast gate of East Xiaokou Forest Park. The cycling path is connected by a dozen parks. Besides visiting East Xiaokou Forest Park, you can also pass through Hexin Park, Huoying Park and other parks. It feels like cycling in a small forest.

The cycling path and pedestrian path in the park are separate. Riding along the cycling path, you will sometimes pass through woods, sometimes encounter water bodies, and you will also pass through rolling hills. Colorful flowers will also accompany you all the way.

The different scenery and road conditions along the way are not only interesting, but also can exercise cycling skills. So many parents take their children here to train.

You can bring your child’s own bicycle, or rent a shared bicycle, which is allowed in the park and is convenient for parent-child cycling.

This park is not only suitable for cycling, but also suitable for camping. There is an artificial lake on the way, and there is a beach next to the lake. Children can play in the sand, and adults can rest under the shade of trees. How comfortable!

However, we need to remind cyclists that the parks are connected by ordinary roads, so pay attention to the signs on the side of the road, otherwise it is easy to get lost. Pay attention to safety as well.

2、Gui River Ecological Corridor

70 kilometers of mountain and water cycling route

If you like the green mountains and waters outside the city, you must know this beautiful Gui River cycling route. All the way is mountains and waters, beautiful scenery, with a total length of about 70 kilometers. Although the road is flat, it takes enough physical strength to ride the whole journey.

Families can stroll leisurely through the woods, no matter how you play, you will be intoxicated in the charming scenery around the Gui River.

Because this route is relatively long, if you are cycling with children, you can divide it into the western section and the eastern section. The editor recommends the western section, starting from Xiadu Park, passing through World Horticultural Expo Park, Gui River Forest Park, Guanting Bridge, and World Grape Expo Park. You can stay in Gui River Forest Park for a longer time, with green shade paving the way, gurgling green water, and very beautiful scenery.

Of course, you can also just play in Gui River Forest Park. It is the largest park in Yanqing. It is no problem to take a walk for a day. The paved cycling path is very gentle, and children will definitely love the feeling of cycling on the forest trails.

There are also boardwalks by the water, which offer the best views. When you are tired of cycling, stop and find a comfortable place to set up a tent and rest. There is no more wonderful experience than this.

3、Huangcaowan Wild Park

Full of wild interest

There is a free Huangcaowan Wild Park a little further out on the North Fourth Ring Road. It is very large, but not many tourists. It is a good place to take children for a walk and cycle. You can even set up a tent. If you live not far away, it is recommended to bring your children to play here.

The park is just like its name, natural and unadorned, with few traces of human management. It is not considered refined. The trees and plants grow unrestrainedly, full of wild interest.

On the winding trails, bicycles and balance bikes can be used at will. Adults can also scan a shared bike and ride a few laps comfortably in the park, each finding their own pleasure.

In summer, there will be more families setting up tents and hanging hammocks in the park. Choose a quiet place under the shade of trees, set up a small table, eat some snacks, and be in this original ecological oxygen bar, enjoying a leisurely good life.

4、Grand Canal Exclusive Cycling Path

Following the footsteps of the Winter Olympics torch

The Grand Canal, with its extremely beautiful scenery, once gloriously completed the Winter Olympics torch relay, and there will surely be more tourists coming to follow the footsteps of the Winter Olympics torch.

Compared with the previous cycling destinations, the Grand Canal is not so wild, but it is quiet and exquisite. The clean park environment gives people a particularly refreshing feeling. With the canal as the center, it is very large, and the view is filled with wide waters.

The river water is exceptionally clear, with ripples on the surface, the shadows of trees swaying, and little ducks playing and foraging in the water. Looking at this scenery, you feel particularly relaxed. Cycling enthusiasts will definitely not miss it.

Cycling paths, walkways and boardwalks have been built on both sides of the canal. The main road is flat and wide. You can take your children along the river bank, riding their favorite bicycles or scooters, and become a cool chasing wind teenager; you can also rent a sightseeing bicycle with your family, stop and go, and slowly admire the scenery of the Grand Canal.

There are two children’s playgrounds in the park. Pirate ships, bumper cars, spinning slides, crazy mice… These retro amusement facilities not only make children happy, but also make people recall their own childhood.

Friendly reminder: The flood season is approaching. This year, the overall rainfall in Beijing will be more than average, and the number of rainy days will be more. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reminds all citizens and tourists to pay attention to weather forecasts before traveling. In case of rain, try to reduce going out and avoid going to mountainous areas for sightseeing or camping. At the same time, citizens and tourists should continue to implement epidemic prevention and control without relaxation, strictly abide by various epidemic prevention regulations, and carry out nucleic acid testing as required. When entering parks, scenic spots, attractions, shopping malls, hotels, homestays and other public places, cooperate with all staff to scan codes for temperature measurement and check for negative nucleic acid certificates; make sure to avoid gatherings and crowds, and minimize the risk of infection. In addition, please consult the destination to see if it is open before traveling.