Shijingshan Cycling Guide | Industrial style, landscape scenery, unlocking the treasure routes in western Beijing!

Shijingshan, the “West Gate” of Beijing, is surrounded by the Yongding River ecological corridor and the industrial legacy of Shougang, with its hardcore industrial aesthetics and the wild fun of mountain and water. With its densely-packed trails and gentle slopes, it's a novice-friendly cycling paradise!  

 5 Selected Cycling Routes  

 1. Shougang Park Industrial Style Loop (a must-see for Netflix)  

- Route: Shougang Ski Jump → Three Blast Furnaces → Qunming Lake → New Shougang Bridge  

- Length: about 8 kilometers (closed loop)  

- Highlights:  

  - Visit the Winter Olympic landmark “Snow Flying Sky”, take pictures with the giant blast furnace, and feel the cyberpunk industrial aesthetics.  

  - The blue water of Qunming Lake reflects the cooling towers, and the atmosphere is full of atmosphere when the lights are lit up in the evening.  

  - The new Shougang Bridge is a wide cycling path with a panoramic view of Yongding River.  

- Suitable for: Photography enthusiasts, short-distance leisure riders.  

 2. Yongding River Leisure Forest Park Greenway (Landscape Scroll)  

- Route: Entrance of Lianshihu Park → Yongding River Observation Deck → Mencheng Lake Park  

- Length: about 12 kilometers (one way)  

- Highlights:  

  - Riding along the bank of Yongding River, cherry blossoms in spring and reed blossoms in fall.  

  - Passing by the “Jinghua Shuiyun” observation platform, you can overlook the Yongding River and the western mountains.  

  - The wetland of Mencheng Lake is often inhabited by egrets, which is suitable for bird-watching enthusiasts.  

- Suitable for nature lovers, families and children  

3. Modekou Ancient Road Culture Line (History Exploration)  

- Route: Fahai Temple → Modekou Street → Tian Yi Tomb → Cheng'en Temple  

- Length: about 5 kilometers  

- Highlights:  

  - Riding on the old camel bell road of Ming and Qing Dynasties, the green stone road and mural wall tell the past of the western Beijing business road.  

  - Visiting the authentic mural paintings of the Ming Dynasty at Fahai Temple (reservation required), experience the “peak of Chinese mural paintings”.  

  - Refresh your energy at the street-side cafes of “Beijing West Cake” and “Gudao Sicun”.  

- Suitable for: Cultural explorers, slow cyclists.  

 4. Badaqi - Xishan National Forest Park Challenge Line (Advanced Choice)  

- Route: Badaqi Park → Ghost Laughing Stone → Xishan National Forest Park East Gate  

- Length: about 15 kilometers (climbing altitude 300 meters)  

- Highlights:  

  - Challenge the continuous slope of Ghost Smiling Stone, climb to the top and overlook the panoramic view of Beijing.  

  - In the fall, the red leaves are all over the mountain, and the ride is like a fire tunnel.  

  - After descending, you can enjoy a cup of hand-brewed coffee at Xishan Forest Coffee.  

- Suitable for: Mountain bikers, physical fitness advanced people.  

 5. Shijingshan Amusement Park Night Riding Line (Parent-child Romance)  

- Route: South Gate of Amusement Park → Ferris Wheel Square → Cinderella Castle → West Gate  

- Length: about 3 kilometers (dedicated riding path in the park)  

- Highlights:  

  - The lights are bright at night, and riding under the Ferris wheel is like being in a fairy tale world.  

  - Open on weekends until 22:00, parents and children can rent a tandem bicycle.  

  - Take a look at the “Castle Night Market” on the way, where cotton candy and roasted sausages soothe the taste buds.  

- Suitable for: Families with children, couples on a date.  

---Tips for Riding

 Riding Tips  

1. Suggested equipment:  

   - Shougang Park night ride need to have a headlight; Badaqi route is recommended to wear a helmet, gloves.  

   - Parent-child ride can rent “dingta travel” shared parent-child car (Shougang Park South Gate has a rental point).  

2. Parking navigation:  

   - Shougang Park: Navigate to “Shougang Park Xiuchi Parking Lot”, 10 RMB/hour.  

   - Yongding River: Lianshihu Park P4 parking lot is free of charge. 3.  

3. safety instructions:  

   - Mode Kou ancient road is narrow and crowded, it is recommended to ride at the wrong time (weekday morning best).  

   - Xishan Ghost Laughing Stone slope is steep, rainy day caution.  

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