The water sceneries of Beijing is worth savoring. They are either full of royal ancient charm, or modern fashion, or the atmosphere of old Beijing life... Boating on the rivers and lakes of Beijing, feeling the autumn breeze on your face, sharing the continuous sound of water flow, and accompanying the dawn, dusk, sunshine, and bright moon, how beautiful it is!

Royal Imperial River Cruise

The Changhe River is an ancient river that integrates historical culture, human landscape, and natural scenery. It originates from the foothills of Xishan Mountain, passes through Kunming Lake to Maizhong Bridge in Haidian, turns southeast, reaches Xizhimen Gaoliangzha, and then merges into Deshengmen Water Gate, entering Jishuitan, with a total length of more than 30 miles.

According to records, Empress Dowager Cixi went to the Summer Palace to escape the summer heat, took a boat at the Yihongtang Pier outside Xizhimen, and went to the Summer Palace via Zizhuyuan, Wanshousi, and Maizhong Bridge along this waterway. Therefore, the southern Changhe River is also called the "Cixi Waterway". This river was changed to a royal exclusive waterway during the Qianlong period and was called the "Imperial River". Taking a boat can feel the ancient charm of seven hundred years of history and experience the waterway that Empress Dowager Cixi took to the Summer Palace to escape the summer heat. "Changhe Guanliu" is also a major landscape in Beijing.

The Royal Imperial River Pier is located in the ancient and quaint Ziyuwan, still retaining the palace pier and the palace for resting by the river. While waiting for the boat to depart, you can visit Zizhuyuan Park, where the southern Changhe River and Shuangzi Canal pass through the park. There are three lakes, two islands, and one embankment. It is a natural landscape garden with bamboo as the main feature.

Taking the Imperial River Cruise passes through the National Library, Guangyuanzha, Wanshousi, Maizhong Bridge, Changhezha, Changhewan, Changhe Bridge, and arrives at the Summer Palace, enjoying the Royal Imperial River scenery along the way and viewing the beautiful scenery of Beijing.

The Summer Palace is one of the four most famous gardens in China and is known as the Royal Garden Museum. The Summer Palace embodies the essence of Chinese garden art, and the entire garden is composed of two parts: Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake. The buildings are exquisite and there are many scenic spots. Among them, the water surface accounts for three-quarters, and the buildings in the garden are centered on the Foxiang Pavilion. There are more than 100 scenic buildings of different sizes in more than 20 courtyards, with more than 3,000 different forms of buildings such as pavilions, towers, buildings, pavilions, and kiosks, and more than 1,600 ancient trees.

Liangma River Cruise

Liangma River is an important part of the Canal Culture in Chaoyang District. The water, banks, green spaces, and buildings are seamlessly connected, and culture, tourism, and consumption are integrated. The Liangma River cruise ship set sail in March this year. Invite a few friends and enjoy a boat ride on the Liangma River. Along the 6-kilometer route, you can enjoy the brilliant night scenery along the coast. With elegant music and commentary, you can fully enjoy the beauty of international style and technology.

Lan Gang Pier is located in the Blue Harbor business district, where tourists queue up to board the ship. As night falls, the lights of Lan Gang Pier come on, opening the curtain for an elegant and romantic night. The evening breeze blows in from the lake, creating ripples and making people feel relaxed and happy.

Beihu Bridge connects the central island of Chaoyang Park with the north bank. The bridge is slender and gently sloping, like a white ribbon floating on the water. At night, the lights of Beihu Bridge and the street trees on the north bank together form a beautiful scenery line on the lake.

The Shell Theater is located on the central island of Chaoyang Park. During the day, it is a silent pearl embellished in Lotus Lake. At night, it becomes a lively pearl elf playing with light and shadow.

"To observe water, one must observe its waves." The name of "Guanlan Bridge" comes from "Mencius", which means that to explore things, one must trace their origins and understand the fundamentals. This bridge has a beautiful shape and innovative structure. Standing on the railing and looking into the distance, the scenery is infinite. The name of "Yinma Bridge" comes from "Yinma Huaxi". It is said that Liangma River was originally a royal horse feeding ground, hence the name "Liangma River".

The Liuli Bridge is adjacent to the Liangma River International Antique City. The name of the bridge not only embodies the cultural charm of the ancient capital of Beijing with the word "Liuli" (glass), but also implies the beautiful scenery of Chaoyang. The Lanmeng Bridge is located near the Blue Harbor, with a blue main structure, fashionable and dreamy, and a lightweight structural design. The name "Lanmeng Bridge" implies the Chinese dream of blue water.

Haoyun Bridge is located near the international late-night food street - Haoyun Street. At night, the area under the Haoyun Bridge is blue, with 200,000 fiber optic stars shining like a flowing starry sky painting by Van Gogh, allowing the beauty of technology and aesthetics to be fully displayed, giving tourists a unique experience of boating into the depths of the starry sky.

Liangma River International Waterfront has created the first indoor lock light show in China at the Bogong Zhashi. The show, based on the "Hundred Horses Painting," includes five chapters: "Dreamlike," "Horse Seeking," "Boat Riding," "Waterfront," and "Fantasy Scenery." It uses light and shadow to tell the story of Liangma River's past and present and the profound cultural heritage of the Grand Canal, injecting cultural context into the waterway and telling a good Chinese story with light and shadow.

The Friendship Bridge is located next to the Friendship Store and the Community of Shared Destiny Square, symbolizing the connection between Beijing and the world and the enduring friendship. The bridge body has a hint of ancient charm, and at night, the bridge lights change, colliding with the ancient charm and modern sense, presenting a completely different appearance.

Shichahai Boat Tour

The Shichahai area is the largest and best-preserved historical block in Beijing, and the only open scenic area with an open water surface in the inner city. It is known as the "Northern Water Town" and is the source of the ancient capital and culture. It is a place for folk leisure, experiencing history, and enjoying fashion.

If you make an appointment with friends to boat on Shichahai, you can board at docks such as Haomeng Jiangnan, Lotus Market, and The Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling. If two people are traveling, you can choose a pedal boat to enjoy the fun of "self-driving," pursue childhood memories, and stop and go as your willing. For friends gathering, you can choose a rowing boat, chat while listening to the boatman explain the canal culture and surrounding attractions.

In the high sky and vast clouds of autumn, the sound of oars and laughter can be heard. If it is in the morning, there is also the "boatman's call". On the lake surface swayed by the ancient and quaint rowing boat, one can almost see the once prosperous scene of canal transportation. This is a reminiscence of the old times and a romantic and poetic encounter in the fast-paced urban life.

Boating at night on Shichahai is an unforgettable experience. As the lights come on at night, the boat lights up, reflecting the surrounding scenery, adding to the pleasure of boating.