Beijing Haidian tourist route guide: good places to visit in summer

Beijing has many interesting places worth visiting. It’s summer vacation right now, and it’s a hot summer day, so taking your kids out to play is a must. So what are some good places to escape the summer heat in Haidian, Beijing? Let's go play together. Here are six recommended travel routes.

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Haidian Park-Liulangzhuang Park-South Ruyi Pier-Royal River Tour

The pleasant scenery runs through ancient and modern times, making "three mountains and five gardens" Enter the homes of ordinary people.

Speaking of summer vacation, there must be mountains and rivers. The Three Mountains and Five Parks Greenway in Haidian District has profound cultural heritage and rich natural resources, and runs through 13 urban parks. This route depicts a modern landscape that runs through ancient and modern times, and also brings "three mountains and five gardens" into the homes of ordinary people, bringing a different summer experience.

Haidian Park is one of the “Thirteen Gardens” of greenways with three mountains and five gardens. In Haidian Park, weeping willows and reeds sway, and lotus flowers bloom under the trestle bridge, which is full of Jiangnan scenery. It has the widest lawn and has always been a favorite. Come here to escape the heat and spend a pleasant afternoon.

Out of the west gate of Haidian Park is Liulangzhuang Park. It is also a park that runs through three mountains and five gardens. It is located in a busy commercial area. A quiet greenway in the park is like an emerald necklace. Protected by plants, a natural rattan corridor is formed above the greenway, where you can walk around, listen to the wind in the forest, and get close to nature.

Go straight along the greenway of Liulangzhuang Park and you will arrive at Nan Ruyi Pier. When the breeze blows under the green forest trees, you can't see the dazzling sunshine when you look up. After experiencing it, you will know what the joy of summer vacation is and what a relaxed mood is. Take a royal boat to watch the long flow of the river, and lean on the boat to see the picturesque scenery on both sides. A hundred years ago, this river was the only way for Empress Dowager Cixi to go to the Summer Palace to escape the summer heat, so it was also called the "Cixi Waterway". In the hot summer, why not experience the exclusive treatment of a royal summer escape.

Route 2

Hot Spring Park-Photosynthetic Park-Qiwutan Park

Classic passion and modern passion collide, and you can appreciate the high-tech ecological park with high appearance.

The Hot Spring Park located in the northwest of Haidian is an artificial park, but it is full of rural style. The fun in the forest, the winding paths and the lush vegetation make the park like a natural jungle, with trees and grass planted to present a harmonious ecology. This beautifully landscaped open urban park has long been integrated into the lives of nearby residents. The plants in the green space witnessed many people’s laughter, and the pavilions in the bamboo forest protected many people from the scorching sun. Nearby residents have long considered it a part of life. It is very pleasant to exercise in the morning, take a walk after dinner, and in summer, rest under the trees, have a picnic, and enjoy the cool air.

Speaking of technological style, among the Haidian Science and Technology Parks, Photosynthesis Park is the most eye-catching. It has a white Mediterranean architectural style and a variety of customs that are breathtaking. The entire park is full of "black technology", and each "digital water curtain" is full of technology. It looks like plain water, but in fact it is a mysterious "Pearl Jumping Spring". As long as you step on the pedal, water jets will spurt out, which is full of interactivity. As long as you step on the collector floor, the "fog forest system" that plays the role of overall irrigation and summer heatstroke prevention and cooling will emit mist. Don’t you want to experience such a park full of technology?

Qitan Park, the first science and technology theme park in Haidian District, is located in Zhongguancun Environmental Protection Technology Demonstration Park. This classic park surrounded by high-tech companies can be called "a little bit of red among the green trees." Green hills and clear water make the park beautiful. There are not only rippling lakes in the shuttle park, but also self-driving minibuses.

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Zhongguancun Forest Park-Green Snake Succulent Plant Museum

The natural oxygen bar "sees greenery when you go out", achieving seamless switching between work and leisure.

Zhongguancun Forest Park is an urban forest hidden in the city. The unique thing here is the "healthy greenway", where rainwater flows back to the ground through small stones. This is a truly "close to nature" ecological landscape

The retro pavilion used for resting by the lake is surrounded by Different scenery, no matter where you look, you can appreciate the unique beauty. There are thousands of companies and numerous residential areas surrounding the park, which is in sharp contrast to the quiet and peaceful environment of the park. At the same time, this "natural oxygen bar" has also become a back garden for the surrounding people, who can enter the leisure summer resort at any time to achieve seamless switching between work and leisure.

On the west side of Zhongguancun Forest Park, there is a rare plant museum called Qingshe Succulent, where you can feast your eyes on the cute "Succulents". The entire environment is like a succulent ecological shed, where you can see rare species that are rarely seen in flower shops. When you come here, you can't keep your eyes away from those colorful "fleshy" things, and enjoy the summer in such a place where the soul sprouts.

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Beijing Baiwangshan Forest Park - Baiwangshan Park

The forest breathes "forest" and feels the ecological landscape with distinct four seasons.

Beijing Baiwangshan Forest Park has a wide variety of vegetation and the air is rich in negative oxygen ions. Swimming in it is like enjoying a forest bath. The quiet environment among mountains and forests is known as the source of oxygen in Beijing. In summer, Baiwang Mountain is covered with a deep dark green, and the mountain wind sets off the waves in the forest. It has ups and downs, climbing along the tree-shaded mountain road, and there are scenery everywhere. When you are tired, go to the pavilion to rest.

The blue sky is full of blank clouds, surrounded by red pavilions and green trees, and a cool breeze carries the smell of earth and grass. It is refreshing and the sultry feeling of summer disappears instantly.

Looking down at the greenery and the mountains, it is cool and pleasant to escape the summer heat on Baiwang Mountain. Lower Baiwang Park is an intercity park surrounded by residential areas. It belongs to a quiet corner of the city, with beautiful environment and shade of trees. This is a great place to spend the summer without traveling. Get your picnic gear ready and start your summer life, it’s that simple.

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Beijing Xishan National Forest Park-National Botanical Garden (South Park)

Quiet, quiet and refreshing, the diversity of natural science culture is displayed.

Beijing Xishan National Forest Park is the forest park closest to the urban area. It is the ecological barrier of Xishan and the painting screen of Xishan in Haidian District. A scenery, a refreshing waterfall, and a cool shade of trees can make people get rid of the heat and enjoy the beauty of time.

Xishan National Forest Park is shrouded in light mist, peaceful and pleasant. Tiny water droplets ejected from the mist system move with the wind and surround the mountains, creating a refreshing scene of "empty mountains after rain".

Across the road is the National Botanical Garden (South Garden). It is a tree-lined and quiet place with ancient pines and cypresses and green grassland, making it an ideal place to escape the summer heat. Standing on the viewing pavilion, you can see flowers blooming from a distance, and you can see the Western Hills blooming from a distance. You can feel the gentle wind in the pavilion, hear the sound of water in your ears, and the cool feeling flows into your heart, immediately dispelling the heat.

This route does not require long distance driving and does not require a lot of physical strength, so it is suitable for summer. Currently, both parks are booked through official WeChat accounts. Residents who want to escape the summer heat can follow the official WeChat accounts of "Beijing Xishan National Forest Park" and "National Botanical Garden" to make reservations in advance.

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Beijing Fenghuangling Natural Scenic Area - Winding Paths Leading to the Cave Sky

An interesting and immersive summer vacation experience

Speaking of Haidian Mountain Resort, Beijing Fenghuangling Natural Scenic Area, known as the "Green Lung of Beijing", is naturally indispensable. The negative oxygen ion content here is five times that of the city center. With the trees blocking the sun and the clear, bitter stream, standing in the shade was cooler than an air-conditioned room.

The recommended route is located in the northern scenic area of ??Fenghuangling Natural Scenic Area, passing through scenic spots such as "Winding Paths to the Sky" and "Taoyuan Grand Canyon". Clean tree-lined paths, no heat, only breeze. Go straight up along the northern entrance and you will see the wooden plank road, which is the staircase leading to the ice and snow paradise! The winding paths lead to secluded areas, with several caves connected and standing side by side with various strange rocks.

Here, not under the shade of a tree, but