Best Cycling Routes in Beijing in Autumn

Autumn is the perfect time for cycling. The weather is just right, so grab a couple of friends and head out to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery! So, where are some good places to cycle in Beijing? Here are some of the best cycling routes for you, as detailed below.

1、Wenyu River Waterfront Greenway

The Wenyu River is a natural river in Beijing that has water all year round. The water is sparkling and the trees are lush. The tall trees line the river road, creating a beautiful view of “clear water and green banks.” With the multi-year ecological environment construction, the water quality of the Wenyu River has been significantly improved. Reed ponds, wild ducks, and egrets flying are the best reflection of the excellent ecological environment of the Wenyu River. The Wenyu River Greenway has a total of 13 visitor centers and stations. The Greenway is positioned as a suburban Greenway, primarily for cycling and secondarily for walking. The Greenway is approximately 108.5km long.

2、Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park Greenway

The Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park Greenway is located in the C, D, and E zones of the Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park, a city park in Beijing with abundant forest and water, and relatively high water quality. The Greenway is not only the section with the most beaches and the widest river section along the Chaobai River, but also the section with the best tree growth in the park. The Greenway is equipped with supporting service facilities such as restrooms. The Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park Greenway has a large loop and a small loop. The small loop is between 2 and 5 kilometers long and is suitable for walking. The large loop is 16 kilometers long and can be used for cycling and walking.

3、Haidian Three Mountains and Five Gardens Greenway

Cycling on the Three Mountains and Five Gardens Greenway, you’ll experience a change of scenery from the majestic imperial gardens to the leisurely modern parks to the community parks filled with the scent of life, like a journey through time. The area is rich in tourist resources, with 13 parks and green spaces and 7 leisure venues. In addition, the area has a rich historical legacy, including the ancient Xiangdao, Imperial Road, Gongshen Temple, Miaoyun Temple, Lake Mountain Landscape Gallery, and other historical and cultural relics.

Walking route: The Greenway starts at the west gate of Tsinghua University, passes through the west gate of Peking University to Haidian Park, then goes southwest from the east gate of Haidian Park along the green space of the Fourth Ring Road, passes over the Huoqiying Bridge to Sihai Bridge, then goes northwest along the green space of Beiwu Village Road to the south of Yuquan Mountain, goes north along Yuquan Mountain Road to the green space south of the Beihany River, goes west to the Xiangquan roundabout and Xiangshan Road, goes south along Xiangshan South Road to Minzhuang Road, and finally along the green space north of Minzhuang Road.

4、Second Ring Road Urban Greenway

The Second Ring Road is the most important traffic ring road in Beijing. There are many historical relics and cultural attractions along the road, with a rich historical and cultural background. It plays a key role in connecting the entire green space system in Beijing.

Greenway route: The north section of the Second Ring Road (from Xizhimen to Dongzhimen) runs through the urban parks inside the ring road and the riverside green space along the outer ring moat; the east section of the Second Ring Road (from Dongzhimen to Dongbianmen) runs through urban parks inside and outside the ring road; the south section of the moat (from Dongbianmen to Xibianmen) runs through the riverside green space along the moat and the four urban parks along the river, namely, Baimi Fang Huayuan, Nanxiang Dagludi, Jinzhongdu Park, and Xibinhe Park; the west section of the Second Ring Road (from Xibianmen to Xizhimen) runs through the green space along the Financial Street and the Shunchen Park inside the ring road.