Yanqi Lake
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10km north of Huairou Town, nestled between the low green Yan mountains (Yan Shan) on three sides with the North China Plain, to the south Yanqi Lake makes for a pleasant day trip or weekend getaway from Beijing. Taking its name, which translates roughly as "Wild Goose Lake" or "Swan Lake," from its abundant water fowl. The Mutianyu stretch of the Great Wall is just visible to the north on clear days from the lake, and Hongluo Temple, to the west, is worth a visit. The lake offers a number of recreational options, from boating to fishing and swimming. Hiking in the nearby hills and mountains is also to be had, as are bungee-jumping and rock climbing.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 40°23'57"N 116°39'48"E
- Miyun Reservoir 24 km
- Yuqiao Reservoir 75 km
- Guanting Reservoir 93 km
- Changlu Salt Fields 173 km
- Lake Baiyang Wetlands 177 km
- Beidagang Reservoir 185 km
- Wangkuai Reservoir 266 km
- Huangqi Hai 298 km
- Gangnan Reservoir 330 km
- Dai Hai 346 km
- Chinese Academy of Science University 1.6 km
- Huairou Science City 3.1 km
- Huaibei Ski Resort 5.3 km
- Foton Daimler Huairou Auman First Plant 6.4 km
- Miyun County 12 km
- Foton Daimler Huairou Auman Second Plant 15 km
- Secure storage 16 km
- BAIC Motor 23 km
- Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park 24 km
- China Aviation Museum 35 km