Yongdinghe

Stroll along the Yongding River, Beijing's ancient "Mother River" that pulses with 1,000 years of history! This waterway has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, offering year-round beauty—spring peach blossoms lining the banks, summer reeds swaying like emerald waves, autumn foliage painting the water in fiery hues, and winter rime ice creating a fairy-tale landscape. Don't miss cycling the Lugou Bridge to Garden Expo Park section, where you'll encounter the Wanping City Wall ruins and Anti-Japanese War Sculpture Park. Time your visit for the legendary 'Yongding Golden Hour' at dusk, when the river transforms into liquid gold under the sunset—a sight so magical locals call it 'The Gilded River'.