Qiwutan Park, a hidden gem in the suburbs of Beijing

Located on the south side of Beiqing Road in Haidian District, there is a niche and tranquil park built along a river channel. It features many Jiangnan-style garden landscapes, with waterfowl and spotted deer inhabiting the area. It is also pet-friendly, and visitors often bring their furry companions for a stroll when the weather is good.

The park is built along the winding river channel, surrounded by green vegetation, and the lake surface reflects a touch of greenery. With cascading rock waterfalls and rotating water wheels, it retains many scenes of Jiangnan gardens, bringing more coolness to Beijing in the summer.

The most attractive area in Qiwutan Park is undoubtedly the deer garden. Meandering among the shaded trees, the spotted deer leisurely stroll around, creating an ambiance reminiscent of "deer in a deep forest."

Opening hours: open all day for free

Address: No. 156 Beiqing Road, Haidian District

Wave Town Water City, Beijing's water park landmark

Located in Changping District, Wave Town Water City, also known as Wave Town, is considered the "best water-themed destination" by many. Combining water entertainment projects with a hot spring health club, it allows people to experience the joy of a seaside vacation without leaving Beijing.

The central surf pool, covering an area of 2,000 square meters, is the largest indoor artificial surf pool in the Beijing area. It can generate 18 different types of waves continuously, and the calm deep water area allows swimming away from the crowd.

The entire space adopts bright candy colors, whether it's the walls, floors, ceilings, or various water entertainment facilities, all of them have delightful high saturation colors. Just take a random photo in a corner, and you can capture an Instagram-worthy shot.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00-21:00 (last admission at 20:00, facilities close at 20:30)

Address: No. 55 Wangfu Street, Beiqijia Town, Changping District

National Speed Skating Oval - Winter Olympic ice skating experience

As the "most beautiful indoor ice rink," the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the Ice Ribbon, covers an area of 12,000 square meters. It features a full ice surface design, providing ample space for ice skating, and has a powerful cooling effect.

The venue is divided into beginner and advanced lanes, allowing both beginners and professional enthusiasts to enjoy ice skating without interfering with each other. The unique architectural design and blue-and-white color scheme of the "Ice Ribbon" are also worth visiting and capturing on camera.

The National Speed Skating Oval uses different shades of blue, not only creating an overall atmosphere of ice and snow but also visually cooling and refreshing.

Opening hours:

Visiting hours: 12:00-18:00 

Ice skating hours: 14:00-18:00

Address: No. 2 Lincui Road, Chaoyang District

Translator: ZHAO Huinan

Reviewer: TANG Yingqi