Jinhai Lake, located in the northeastern part of Pinggu District in Beijing, is a scenic area centered around the vast Jinhai Lake. The area offers a variety of water sports activities, as well as boating and fishing opportunities. Numerous resorts and farmhouses surround the scenic area, making it an ideal place for a weekend getaway from the capital. Jinhai Lake is quite expansive, stretching approximately 2-3 kilometers in length, with surrounding hills creating a picturesque landscape.
While the scenery alone may be somewhat monotonous, various entertainment options are available, and it is recommended to spend 2-3 hours exploring the area. The main recreational activities within the park include kayaking, water motoring, and water parachuting, along with a variety of boats such as traditional Chinese boats, dragon boats, sightseeing boats, and speedboats. While cruising, visitors can approach the small hill on the eastern shore of the lake. Additionally, fishing on the western side of the lake and enjoying the beautiful lake views is a delightful experience. Outside the main gate of the scenic area, there are many farmhouses, and several hotels and resorts around the lake. The price for a room in a farmhouse is approximately 80-150 yuan, ranging from simple kang rooms to more comfortable standard rooms. After exploring, one can experience rural life and taste authentic local cuisine here. The price for a standard room in hotels and resorts is around 300 yuan, which is also an option for accommodation. Opening hours are from April 1st to November 13th, 08:30-16:30; from November 14th to December 31st, closed; and from January 1st to March 31st, closed. Preferential policies include: children: free for those under 1.2 meters in height (inclusive) or under 6 years old (inclusive); half price for those between 1. 2 meters (exclusive) and 1.5 meters (exclusive). Elderly: free for those 65 years old (inclusive) and above with a senior citizen card or ID; half price for those between 60 years old (inclusive) and 65 years old (exclusive) with a senior citizen card or ID. Journalists: free with a press card. Retired personnel: free with a retirement card. Disabled: free with a disability certificate. Students: half price for minors aged 6 (exclusive) to 18 (inclusive), and full-time undergraduate university students and below with a valid student ID. Military personnel: free for active military with an officer’s ID and veterans with a preferential treatment card. Social security recipients: half price with a social security benefit receipt. Note: The above preferential policies are only for the main entrance ticket, and other charges are subject to on-site rates. Service facilities include a parking lot: [Jinhai Lake Scenic Area – Parking Lot] with a reference price of ¥30 per time; located inside the Jinhai Lake Scenic Area; capacity: 300; large vehicles 30 yuan. There are also multiple restrooms within the scenic area of Beijing Pinggu Jinhai Lake, with clear signs near the ticket office and visitor service center.
