Jacky Cheung Concert
Currently ablaze at Huaxi LIVE,Wukesong, the Jacky Cheung concert is surrounded by a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be explored and checked off your list.
This spring, join the concert and embark on a journey, kickstarting the trendiest micro-vacation.
Micro-Vacation Guide
Shougang Park
Blooming Beauties in Shougang Park:
Peach Blossoms (Late March - Early April)
As spring unfolds in Shougang Park, the floral scenery around the Xiuchi Lake, set against the backdrop of Shijingshan Mountain and the three blast furnaces, offers a mesmerizing spectacle.
Within the Train Park, peach blossoms line both sides of the railway in abundance, resembling a sea of pink from a distance, perfect for capturing picturesque moments.
Recommended Attractions
Shougang Extreme Park → SoReal Metaverse Park → Liugonghui Architectural Complex
Shougang Infinite Park
Transformed from old industrial relics, Shougang Extreme Park boasts skateboard parks, climbing walls, and leisure areas, making it a trendy sports destination in Shijingshan District. Amidst the interplay of blast furnaces and pipelines, extreme sports take on a thrilling new dimension.
SoReal Metaverse Park
SoReal Metaverse Park stands as the world"s first fully immersive space exploration-themed sci-fi complex, seamlessly integrating culture, technology, entertainment, and consumption. While preserving the original structure of the blast furnace and industrial architectural style, it undergoes cool transformations using cutting-edge innovative technologies such as VR, AR, and holographic imagery. Attractions include a virtual reality museum, immersive tech shows, VR gaming, and more.
Liugonghui Architectural Complex
Situated in the core area of Shougang Park North, Liu Gong Hui comprises six interconnected plots covering a total construction area of 224,000 square meters. It features 11 standalone industrial office buildings, 11 standalone flagship commercial buildings, and a shopping plaza, offering first-rate international office buildings and multifunctional areas for art and culture. With Xiuchi Lake to the north, Qunming Lake to the south, Shijingshan Landscape Park to the west and Shougang Industrial Site Park to the east, it is an urban complex project that brings together low-density modern creative office space, commerce complex, multi-functional activity center and green public space.
Food Recommendations
Shougang Park Nineteen Artisan BBQ&Beer
This tavern, from its décor to its name, exudes the essence of Shougang. Customers can savor the flavor of original barbecue in the high-road warehouse of former metallurgical industry and enjoy a variety of craft beers with Shougang characteristics. Seated in the tavern amidst mottled walls and fragrant wine aroma, one can catch a glimpse of the shining blast furnace. The interplay of light and shadow evokes images of molten iron splashing and steel flowers dancing.
Shougang Canteen
Transformed from the former Ckoking Canteen, Shougang Canteen focuses on Western cuisine with some Chinese options. It also offers a variety of dishes with Shougang elements, creating a stylish industrial-themed restaurant.
One Step Garden
Opposite the three blast furnaces, follow the aroma of coffee to discover the quietly growing "One Foot Garden." Once a dust-proof fan room, it now exudes a retro atmosphere. Today, you can still see the mottled walls. The old foundation pier surrounded by One Step Garden is quite significant, as it is the foundation of the original first blast furnace in 1919. The collision between nature and industry sparks a chemical reaction. Stepping into the lofty space, spacious and bright, you may find surprises awaiting exploration in every corner. What was once an industrial plant seemingly unrelated to beauty now presents a unique rugged beauty in carefully crafted designs.
Monument Pavilion
Monument Pavilion Observation Deck
Climbing to the observation deck of Shijingshan Monument Pavilion, you will feast your eyes on a beautiful picture of mountains and rivers merging with the city. To the west, you see the beauty of the mountains and rivers of Xishan Yongding River, while to the east, you witness the urban landscape of the ancient capital Beijing. Here, the picturesque scenery of "half mountains and half cities" is captured, with iconic buildings like Shougang Park, Metro S1 Line, and Central Television Tower all visible.
Monument Pavilion Cultural & Coffee Renovation
The second-floor "Xianshan Fuli" cultural collection store and the third-floor "188Club" coffee shop are undergoing format upgrades and will soon make a fresh debut.
"Xianshan Fuli" cultural collection store focuses on Shijingshan cultural and tourism elements combined with high-quality cultural IP. The current cultural contents include Shijingshan urban landscape series, Monument Pavilion series, Fahai Temple series, Badachu series, Fufu Tietie blind boxes, and more.
"188Club" coffee, meaning "blessings from the celestial mountain at an altitude of 188 meters," will provide citizens with a new cultural and leisure experience of drinking coffee while enjoying the beautiful scenery and blessings.
MoshikouHistorical and Cultural Block
Moshikou, formerly known as "Grinding Stone Col," owes its name to its abundance of bluestone grindstones. Renowned during the Ming and Qing dynasties, Moshikou lies on the ancient Tuo Ling Road, where merchants and travelers converged.
Today, it is home to several national and municipal cultural relics protection units, such as Fahai Temple, as well as various commercial establishments like Jingxi Bookstore, Gudao Sicun Coffee, Fahai Temple Fried Cakes, and Jing 199 Courtyard Boutique Homestay, making it a leisure and tourism district in Beijing.
In addition to visiting historical sites and unique shops, the street scenes and cartoon murals of Mosikou Historical and Cultural Block are also must-see photo spots for visitors!
Tuo Ling Ancient Road
Tuo Ling Ancient Road marks the starting point of the Jingxi Ancient Road, which connects various north-south trunk roads with the "West Mountain Avenue" as its main artery. The hub of the Central and Northern Roads is the Tuo Ling Ancient Road that runs through the 1500-meter-long Moshikou Avenue. It integrates the five functions of commercial, incense, military, secret, and cultural.
To accommodate the merchants traveling along the ancient road, Moshikou Street built rows of shops. Moshikou was at its peak of prosperity in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China era, enjoying a high reputation in Jingxi.
Fahai Temple and Fahai Temple Mural Art Museum
Fahai Temple is located at the southern foot of Cuiwei Mountain in Jingxi. It was built in the fourth year of Ming Emperor Yingzong (1439 AD) through the efforts of the Board of Works, with the eunuch Li Tong raising the funds and Emperor Yingzong bestowing the name "Fahai Zen Temple". The murals in the temple dating back to the Ming Dynasty are the oldest and most complete murals in Beijing.
Near Fahai Temple is the Fahai Temple Mural Art Museum, a new type of art museum constructed by the Shijingshan government to digitally interpret the murals of Fahai Temple. In the digital exhibition hall, the 4K high-definition display screen restores the true colors of the murals. Visitors can zoom in to see exciting details and explore the mural content step by step.
Food Recommendations
Fahai Temple Fried Cakes
Located at the foot of Fahai Temple Mountain, "Fahai Temple Fried Cake King" has become a signature snack in Moshikou. The fried cakes come in two varieties: the white rice cake has a soft and glutinous texture, while the golden yellow corn cake is rich and chewy. With crispy golden skin and non-sticky stretched glutinous rice, wrapped in granular sweet bean paste, it is crispy outside and tender inside, sweet but not greasy, reminiscent of the childhood taste of many Shijingshan locals.
Huizhen Xiaochu
Huizhen Xiaochu, located in Moshikou, features blue tiles and flying eaves, exuding an ancient charm. The courtyard retains its traditional style and incorporates modern urban living aesthetics, making it a "characteristic garden restaurant" in Moshikou. Signature dishes like stinky mandarin fish, award-winning braised pork, bamboo mushroom chicken soup, and many other specialty Anhui dishes are available here, providing a life enjoyment of dining, tea drinking, playing, and strolling for visitors.
Beijing International Sculpture Park
Beijing International Sculpture Park is one of the most well-known places for magnolia flower appreciation and check-ins in Beijingwhere magnolia flowers are widest planted richest in varieties. It has hosted the Magnolia Flower Viewing Festival for 20 consecutive years.
During the 21st Magnolia Flower Viewing Festival and the first Beijing·Shijingshan Flower Festival, a series of activities will be held, such as cultural gatherings of guochao (China-chics), tea and poetry appreciation ceremonies, intangible heritage promotions, cultural and creative marketplaces, etc.. Visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of blooming magnolias but also experience the beauty of traditional Chinese culture.
Micro-Vacation Accommodations
Beijing Shougang Shangri-La
Beijing Shougang Shangri-La is one of the "Official Reception Hotels of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics." It has undergone a comprehensive transformation on the basis of the original Shougang Power Plant building, fully displaying the industrial sense of the original site while ingeniously integrating architectural aesthetics with modern industry. The hotel has 283 modern and stylish rooms and suites, presenting three uniquely themed restaurants and bars featuring world-famous and local cuisines, over 1,400 square meters of meeting space, a fitness center, and a children"s playground, making it an excellent choice for business trips, leisure vacations, and conference activities.
Beijing Shougang Xiuchi Holiday Inn Express
Beijing Shougang Xiuchi Holiday Inn is adjacent to the Shougang Winter Sports Training Center and the Shougang Ice Hockey Arena. It currently has 298 guest rooms, with facilities including three meeting rooms ranging from 28 to 225 square meters, self-service laundry rooms, parking lots, etc.
Jing 199 Courtyard
Jing 199 Courtyard is a courtyard hidden in the bustling Moshikou area, featuring a two-tiered Beijing-style quadrangle courtyard, retaining the traditional layout while incorporating the atmosphere of modern urban lifestyle.
Its central courtyard is a courtyard-style bar,serving coffee, afternoon tea, and wine. Here, you can enjoy drinks under the moonlight, watch the clouds roll by, and experience the tranquility and leisure of the quadrangle courtyard. The backyard is an independent luxurious courtyard, with five rooms of different themes, star-rated bedding that is soft, comfortable, and tidy.
Yaojia Courtyard
Yaojia Courtyard is a composite boutique cultural courtyard that integrates coffee, bars, specialty simple meals, and theme party gatherings.
In front of the courtyard is a stylish coffee shop called Yao Coffee. Upon entering, the aroma of coffee fills the air, and the white spherical artistic chandelier greets the eye, creating a perfect atmosphere for photography. Walking through the front hall, you instantly arrive in the "Mediterranean" area—white walls, green plants, blue fences... The boutique accommodations of Yaojia Courtyard is in the backyard. The loft-style space adds warmth to the journey, with each room endowed with its unique theme and equipped with KTV, children"s entertainment areas, and party dining areas.
Micro-Vacation Transportation
Self-Driving
Public Transportation
From downtown to Shougang Park, you can take Metro Line 6 or Express Bus Line 4.
Taxi (online ride-hailing)
the distance from downtown (e.g., starting from Xizhimen) to Shougang Park is about 20 kilometers.
Cycling
It is recommended to experience shared bikes within the park area.