Located 8 km north of Huairou District is Yanqi Lake. Yanqi Lake is a beautiful scenic site at the foot of Yanshan Mountain. The Great Wall is to the north of the lake, and to the south is the boundless North China plain. The landscape of the area is beautiful. In the background, one can see the great mountain, in the foreground there is the clear water of the lake coupled with refreshing air.
In the spring and in the autumn, flocks of rare migrant birds, especially geese, inhabit the area, which forms part of the inspiration for the name -- Yanqi Lake, which translates literally as "Swan Lake." The scenic zone is equipped with various items of aquatic recreation, such as dragon boats, speedboats, jet skis and an aquatic para-glider. This ideal vacation site draws multitudes of tourists every year.
Featured Attractions: It is equipped with diversified items of aquatic recreation activities, such as large and luxurious ships, motorized dragon boats, speedboats, rowing boats, foot peddled boats, arrow shooting and bungee rocker, etc. Parachuting over the lake and driving aquatic motorcycle are items well-received by visitors. Tourists can enjoy much pleasure. Tourists can choose to make use of the recreational auto field, the vacationing cabins, aquatic slides, space ship, etc. The ground by the Lake provides tourists with pleasures or returning to Nature. In the summer, green shades cover the lakeside and cool breeze blows lightly over surface of the sound controlled colored fountain and unique water screen movie. They can enjoy themselves with soft music and graceful dance in the open air as well. The paradise has perfect service installations. It is an ideal vacationing site with convenient services.