Yanqi Lake in fall.

Yanqi Lake in Beijing is a great place to see red leaves, cycle, and hike in fall. There are not many tourists here, mostly team-building and conference groups. The scenic area has a large bike rental area, where you can rent mountain bikes, bicycles, tandem bikes, etc. It costs CNY 60 per hour, which is a bit expensive. However, the bikes are in good condition. It is recommended to rent a mountain bike, which can change gears and is convenient for riding up and down hills. The bikes are very light and fast, and the scenery is nice along the lake. The road conditions are good, and there are not many vehicles. If you want to hike, it takes about an hour to reach the top of the mountain. The mountain is not high, and there are wooden walkways. You can choose to climb to the top or take the walkway around the mountain, which is relatively flat. You can see the whole view of the lake. There are also red leaves on the mountain, and the elderly and children will not be too tired. The scenic area has a large paid parking lot.