Guide to visiting Wanping Lake Park

The weather conditions in Wanping Lake Park have continued to be good in recent years, making it very suitable for outdoor travel and vacation. Every time I go out, I look for good places and attractions in and around Beijing, but the always crowded scenes are frustrating. , the attraction recommended today will definitely open your eyes.

Wanping Lake Park is located in Fengtai District, Beijing, on the west side of the Marco Polo Bridge section of the Beijing-Shijiazhuang Expressway, connected to the Marco Polo Bridge ruins. It was originally an artificial lake built to restore the beauty of the Marco Polo Bridge at dawn.

When I came here three years ago, the park was still quite desolate and there were few tourists. Since last year, the park has undergone extensive maintenance, planting various flowers and plants, and building new trails. There are more and more tourists coming here. Because the park is relatively pristine and has many species of birds, people often come here with long guns to take pictures.

The park was originally accessible by car. After the construction of the trail, vehicles can only park in the Wanping Lake parking lot or the parking lot at the entrance. It is recommended that vehicles park at the entrance and walk along the park path for three to four minutes. , see the path on the right, which is under a bridge. From here, go to the north side of the park, which is the direction of Marco Polo Bridge.

At this time of the year, the cannas and dahlias in the garden are in full bloom. Walking along the path with blooming flowers on both sides, it is truly amazing to see the beautiful reflection of the white clouds on the water.

The blue sky and the bright red flowers give you a sense of déjà vu whenever you take a photo.

A mottled wooden boat, weathered by wind and rain, has taken on a color similar to the Marco Polo Bridge, and dense plants have grown on the hull.

The water and sky are the same color, and the ancient stone bridge has become the dividing line of the scenery.

The pavilion of ancient style architecture is also part of the scenery.

After visiting here, return to the same route and continue moving forward. It is very cool under the bridge. In summer, there are always many tourists here to enjoy the coolness, and there are also children playing in the water. .

Continue walking along the path by the water. The reeds here are particularly dense. There are stone paths and very clean trails in the middle of the reeds. It is a good place to take photos of reeds in autumn. , friends who like autumn reeds, don’t hesitate, come here to take pictures of reeds in autumn, you will not regret it.

After passing through the dense reeds, we came to the entrance of Wanping Lake Park. This is also another parking lot of the park. There is a small lake surrounded by wooden planks. The lake is full of plants. Water lilies are in full bloom at this time, and there are many colors. The crystal clear flowers stand on the water surface, making people sigh in the poem that the mud is not stained.

There is a section of dead wood by the water, and the beautiful red dragonfly is actually not afraid of people. I took pictures back and forth for a long time. This circular curve is very beautiful to take pictures, but it is a pity that the lotus flowering period has passed, and the blue sky , beautiful phoenix-tailed clouds, the waterside photo actually gives the feeling of Erhai Lake.

Clear water, green reeds, beautiful reflections.

Uncles carrying long guns and short cannons to take pictures of birds here. There are many rare birds in Wanping Lake Park, and this place is already a gathering place for bird photography enthusiasts.

Many people who come to this park choose to play here. If you want to exercise, it is recommended to continue walking straight along the park path for five or six minutes. After crossing a small bridge formed by a pipe, you can see the brand new fitness center. Trail, there is this sign on the right side of the trail. From here, there are three routes to choose from.

First, along the middle path, there are rich vegetation on both sides, and there are places for tourists to rest. Stone tables and benches. In spring, peach blossoms and begonias bloom. At this time, you can only enjoy the fruits.

Second, it is the route on the right side. Walk along the trail for ten minutes. You can see the abandoned golf course on the right side of the road. The plants here are very original. After the Yongding River released water, it formed large and small On the water, there will be people fishing here.

Third, it is the route on the left. There are taller trees on both sides of this route. It is cooler to walk along the fitness trail. It is more suitable to choose this route in summer. There are also many beautiful flowers planted along the way. .

There are many sand pits in the Sand Botanical Garden, and this kid’s favorite sport is digging holes.

Summary: The park is very big. Those who like hiking and fitness can come here. Taking pictures by the water is very beautiful, especially now that the canna flowers are in full bloom and the road is flat. It is more suitable to bring the elderly and children. Moreover, The most important thing is that you can bring fur children. The disadvantage is that the supporting services are not very complete.

Warm Tips

1. There is no sales office in the park. There are occasionally private vendors selling water and water play equipment for children at the entrance of Wanping Lake. You must bring your own food and drinking water here. .

2. On the north side of the park, under the Marco Polo Bridge, there is a restaurant and teahouse that sells hot pot and the like.

3. There is rich vegetation in the park. Although there are many insect-sticking papers hanging on the trees, there will still be mosquitoes, so bring anti-mosquito supplies.

4. There are relatively low trees on some sections of the road. It is recommended to bring sun protection when traveling on sunny days.