After the minor heat, the weather in Beijing is gradually entering the “cooking” mode.

At this time, it is suitable to go to the waterfront after sunset to avoid the hot summer weather and rest in the shade, watch the night scene and feel the cool water vapor echoing in the breeze.

These scenic waterfront in Beijing

“City or not”

It’s your choice.

Xihai Wetland Park

Xihai Wetland Park covers an area of 105,000 square meters, including 74,000 square meters of water area and 35,000 square meters of surrounding green space. The whole wetland park integrates the surrounding historical sites such as Huitong Temple and becomes a rare natural wetland in the urban area.

July is the season when lotus flowers are in full bloom, “The willows encircle the bank and there are countless lotus flowers, reeds and flocks of teals and the cicadas are singing loudly”, the beautiful scenery of Xihai in Lao She’s works reappears.

When the sun goes down, walk along the plank road around the lake. In the night, light and shadow are intertwined with water waves, accompanied by the sound of insects and frogs, and the noise of downtown is isolated. Come to Xihai Wetland Park to harvest your quiet summer night.

Address: No.A-60, Deshengmen Xidajie(St), Xicheng, Beijing

Liangma River International Style Waterfront

The route of Liangma River Cruises is 6 kilometers long, connecting two major business districts: Sanlitun and Solana. Here, waterfront, river, green space and buildings are closely connected, and 24 bridges with different styles are strung together by the endless rivers, drawing a beautiful picture.

As night falls, Liangma River looks dazzling under the illumination of light. This year, Liangma River created the first 3D dynamic art experience space with ultra-high definition and naked eyes on water in China. Taking a boat through the lock, you can feast your eyes on the 12-minute 3D naked-eye show in the Platinum Palace Water Watching Hall. The elements of Phoenix are introduced from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and the changes of Grand Canal and Liangma River are interpreted from the perspective of Phoenix, and the stories of Beijing and China are told.

As night falls, the lights are on, facing the evening breeze of summer night, visit one lake, 24 bridges and 18 scenic spots along the route, and watch the pastel reflections break into pieces and melt into the blue waves. The Liangma River in Chaoyang, Beijing will certainly not let you down.

Address: Blue Harbor (Blue Harbor Wharf), Chaoyang Gongyuanlu (Rd), Chaoyang District, Beijing

Dropping Dew from Lotus Bridge in the Grand Canal

Dropping Dew from Lotus Bridge across the Grand Canal has a total length of more than 360 meters, with three layers of landscape trails. Seen from a distance, it presents a wavy “dropping dew from lotus” shape. Walking on the trail is like drawing the leaf edge of the lotus leaf with your feet. Strolling along the banks, the soft curve of the bridge seems to “flow” along with the Grand Canal. At night, the light outlines the beautiful line features of Dropping Dew from Lotus Bridge, forming an elegant reflection.

Crossing the Dropping Dew from Lotus Bridge from the side of Beijing International Fortune Center, you will come to the Moon River Art Town. In 2023, Moon River Art Town was awarded as “Beijing Night Capital Food Integration Consumption Punch Place”. This year, more than 300 merchants formed a hustle-and-bustle “Weekend Market” here, which was divided into seven theme areas: food market, music market, cute baby market, graffiti market, trunk market, game market and handmade market, with delicious, fun and beautiful products.

Photo: Sponsor of Moon River Town Market

At night, the exquisite blocks are lit with flashing colored lights. You can see different scenery with every step. There are about 400 booths including literary handicrafts, characteristic cultural and creative products, national jewelry, all kinds of good things and classic food. The market is open after 16:00 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and there is still a chance to meet the band unexpectedly.

Address: About 90 meters east of Beijing International Fortune Center, Binhe Beilu (Rd), Tongzhou District, Beijing

Qinghe Zhizhou (A park in Haidian District, Beijing)

Qinghe Waterfront Green Corridor - “Qinghe Zhizhou (A park in Haidian District, Beijing)” is located in Qinghe River in the middle of Haidian District and has the reputation of “The Golden Belt in Haidian”. Walking into the “Qinghe Zhizhou (A park in Haidian District, Beijing)”, the scenery changes with the pace of movement, full of green. Eighteen landscapes, such as “Shucun Zhaying”, “Yunzhou Fangshu”, “Yuexuan Fangfei” and “Shuimu Changge”, seem to be inlaid with jade pendant for this “Golden Belt”.

In the “Xishan Changyuan”, you can look at the Qinghe River in the east, the Old Summer Palace in the south, the Summer Palace and the Western Hills in the west. Visitors can enjoy the culture of three mountains and five gardens and enjoy the leisure and hydrophilic time here.

As the sun sets, night falls, the “Qinghe Zhizhou (A park in Haidian District, Beijing)” is ablaze with lights and it is also tranquil and peaceful. The light belt along the hydrophilic plank road winds forward, leaving a reflection on the water, and the river is like silver silk. The combination of lighting and beam lighting creates a dynamic projection landscape. Goldfish, flowers, snowflakes ... When you stroll along the river, you will meet with various elements unexpectedly along the way, and you will feel more fun when you walk into the shadows.

Address: No.A-4, Shucunjie(St), Haidian District, Beijing

“Guihe Night Painting” in Donghu Park, Yanqing District

The “Guihe Night Painting” project is located on the east side of Xiadu Bridge, a landmark building in Yanqing District. This project takes advantage of the beautiful natural scenery of the lake and its surroundings in Donghu Park, based on the well-known legend of Guishui girl in Yanqing, and incorporates special effects of light and shadow to create the artistic conception of “The boat is wandering in the scenery, and the boat is also a wandering scenery”, which is a brand-new night consumption scene.

Visitors who experience the night tour of “Guihe Night Painting” can board the painting boat from the pier on the east side of Xiadu Bridge, and enjoy the night view of the lake and water all the way under the guidance of “Guishui Niangniang”.

The first stop is the tea shed in the mid-lake island, where the cruise ship stops for a short time. Visitors can learn about the story of Guishui River and the customs of Yanqing. Afterwards, tourists take a boat tour along the lake, the breeze blows on their faces, the water waves are quiet, tourists can look at the starry sky, enjoy the night and the romantic midsummer night.

When the cruise ship goes to the north side of the pagoda, visitors can enjoy the pagoda light show. Dynamic rhythm and dreamy lighting make this antique building a bright pearl in the night of Guihe.

The cruise ship goes to the west side of the pagoda and stops. After disembarking, the tourists cross the “Time Tunnel” built by laser lights, cross the arch bridge decorated with magpie lights, and the costumed “Guishui Niangniang” and “Emperor Shun” lead the tourists to the pagoda to enjoy wonderful performances. Come to Yanqing with your family when you are free, and feel the ultimate night tour charm brought by the new cultural tourism project.

Address: No.16, Hu’nan Donglu(Rd), Yanqing District, Beijing

A small fan brings a slight coolness, and the summer is long.

Come to the waterfront for a walk to cool off.

Visit the night market and have a good time.

What other cool places do you have to spend the summer?

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