Recently, many scenic spots in Beijing have launched winter carnivals featuring snow parks, stunning ice and snow landscapes, and a variety of activities for residents and tourists to enjoy a joyful winter while exploring the city.
Round 1 of Winter Events: The first wave of ice and snow activities is about to kick off, spanning the New Year and Spring Festival holidays. Don't miss out—let's go!
Round 2 Highlights: The second round is here! Ice lanterns, sculptures, frozen waterfalls, and endless fun in the snow—discover just how many ways winter can bring happiness. Check it out now!
Ice Ribbon Winter Carnival Season
The 2024 Ice Ribbon Winter Carnival Season is now officially open! Covering nearly 20,000 square meters, the event takes place at the southern plaza and roller skating area of the National Speed Skating Oval. It features all-age ice and snow entertainment facilities, including 11 family-friendly activities such as Blizzard Hurricane, giant snow tube slides, snow bungee jumping, snow tanks, and snow octopus rides, with the addition of the Snow UFO experience. To enhance the festive atmosphere, a special winter-themed food area has also been planned and set up.
Event Duration: December 12, 2024 – February 12, 2025
Location: South Plaza of the National Speed Skating Oval, No. 2 Lincui Lu (Rd), Chaoyang
Aqua Magic Blizzard Carnival
With a play area of approximately 40,000 square meters and nearly 30,000 square meters of snow, Aqua Magic is bringing back its star snow-play attractions this winter season. Highlights include Snow Tube Leaps, High-Speed Ice Slides, Blizzard Hurricane Walls, Snow Go-Karts, Snow Treasure Hunts, and Snow Tanks. This year, Aqua Magic introduces a cutting-edge "International Super-Wide Magic Carpet" that lets visitors experience thrilling high-speed rides while fully enjoying the icy wonderland. Additionally, the park has created a "Mythical Beast Secret Pet Paradise," where guests of all ages can immerse themselves in endless joy!
Event Duration: December 12, 2024 – February 12, 2025
Location: No. 11 Xiaotun Lu (Rd), Fengtai
Sun Palace Snow Land
With a snowfield spanning approximately 25,000 square meters, Sun Palace offers a winter wonderland full of excitement. From snow tubes and snow tube leaps to the thrilling blizzard hurricane wall, every attraction is designed to get your heart racing. Bring your family along and embark on a memorable winter adventure together!
Event Duration: December 12, 2024 – February 12, 2025
Location: Sun Palace Park, No. 6 Taiyanggong Zhonglu (Rd Middle), Chaoyang, Beijing
Liuliqu Scenic Area First Ice and Snow Carnival
The first Ice and Snow Carnival at Liuliqu Scenic Area kicked off on December 14. On that day, the Liuli Star Valley Ice and Snow Park officially opened, featuring more than ten snow-themed entertainment activities, including snow tubing, excavators, rickshaws, snowball soccer, airplane slides, mushroom houses, pedal-powered pony sleds, and more. As night falls, the Ice Lantern Art Night lights up the entire Liuli Star Valley, creating a fairy-tale-like atmosphere.
Event Duration: December 14, 2024 – February 16, 2025
Location: Liuliqu Village, Longquan Town, Mentougou District
Note: The temperature at Liuliqu Scenic Area is 2-3°C lower than in the city, so please bring warm clothing and take care to avoid getting cold.
Nanyuan Forest and Wetland Park Ice and Snow Carnivals
Yunmile Ice and Snow Carnival
Attractions: Snow sculpture exhibition, snow tube slides, snow turns, snow tanks, snow excavators, snowmobiles, snow rollers, snow drifting, snowboarding, snow bicycles, and other non-powered activities.
Event Duration: December 20, 2024 – March 1, 2025
Location: Forest Wetland Area, Qiu Lu Fei Xue (near P1 parking lot)
Shanglin Lake Ice and Snow Carnival
Attractions: Hot pot by the stove, snow hotpot, winter pet park, ice sports, fun sports games, Hanfu photo sessions, and intangible cultural heritage experiences.
Event Duration: December 15, 2024 – February 14, 2025
Location: Shanglin Lake, Nanyuan Forest and Wetland Park (near P2/P10 parking lot)
Tumenmiao Ice and Snow Carnival
Attractions: Go-karts, snow four-wheel drives, banana boats, snow tanks, snow rotations, water balls, snow bowling, and snowball fights.
Event Duration: December 15, 2024 – February 13, 2025
Location: Tumenmiao Expansion Base, Forest Wetland Area (near P2/P10 parking lot)
Ancient Poetry Ice and Snow Garden Party
Attractions: Ice and snow wonders, fairy tale world, parent-child snow experiences, ice skating, snow games, magical snow world, and dining.
Event Duration: December 15, 2024 – February 14, 2025
Location: Yiran Music Farm, Huai Fang Area (near P9 parking lot)
Shijingshan Amusement Park Ice Music New Year Season
The Castle Ice and Fire Light Show & Fireworks illuminate the night sky, with four major ice and snow themes and landmark scenic spots creating a magical atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy nearly 1,000 square meters of interactive ice and snow scenes, situational performances, and special events like the Ferris Wheel Stage (music performances). The entire event offers a chance for citizens and tourists to fully immerse themselves in the charm of ice and snow, experiencing the joy and excitement of winter.
Event Duration: December 20, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Location: No. 25 Shijingshan Lu (Rd), Shijingshan
Beijing Happy Valley Sparkling Festival
With one ticket, enjoy access to 30+ amusement rides and 12 major ice and snow attractions. This year's Ice and Snow Festival features three main play zones: Egg Waffle Ice Island, Snow Town, and Odyssey Square. The event offers a giant ice rink, snow flying saucers, tanks, trampolines, ice and snow performances, and a float parade… There's so much fun, you won't know where to start!
Event Duration: December 21, 2024 – February 16, 2025
Location: Xiaowuji Beilu (Rd North), Dong 4 Huan Lu(E.3rd Ring Rd), Chaoyang
Note: You can check the availability of rides and performance schedules by visiting the official Beijing Happy Valley website or using the "Happy Valley Official Mini Program." For details, please refer to on-site announcements.
Heilongtan Scenic Area Ice and Snow Wind Chime Festival
In the winter, Heilongtan transforms into a magical ice and snow wonderland, with its three waterfalls and eighteen pools turning into icy spectacles. Nearly 20,000 wind chimes sway in the branches of trees along the Heilongtan Gorge, while stunning ice waterfalls, ice formations, and ice stalactites are scattered throughout the pavilions and corridors, creating a breathtaking scene. Visitors can also hang wind chimes in the blessing area to make wishes and prayers.
Event Duration: December 24, 2024 – February 28, 2025
Location: Daguang Bridge, Shicheng Town, Miyun
Beijing WTown Super Ice Guide
This year's ice activities are an upgraded version of last year's offerings, adding an Ice Expansion Zone and Ice Sculpture Interactive Zone. Over ten ice and snow sports will shine brightly in the town for a limited time. The Ice Fun Zone includes ice skating, ice biking, ice fishing, ice slides, ice play area, dog sledding, snowball fights, and bumper cars on ice. In addition, more than ten creatively designed ice and snow atmosphere installations have been set up.
Event Duration: Expected from late December 2024 to mid-February 2025
Location: Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun
Yudu Mountain 6th Ice and Snow Festival
This year, Yudu Mountain will combine ice and snow experiences with scenic attractions, featuring areas like Snowy Joy, Snow Kingdom, and Ice Creek Gorge. Snow activities include snow tubing, horse-drawn sledding, snow banana boats, snowmobiles, snow go-karts, and ice cars. Visitors can also enjoy snow mountain climbing, snowball fights, and building snowmen. For families, there are a snow maze and a snow play area for children. There's even a pet-friendly park, so visitors can bring their furry friends to enjoy the snow together! The Ice Creek Gorge will feature a stunning "Ballet on Ice Waterfalls" performance.
Event Duration: Expected to open in early January 2025
Location: No. 1 Yuhai Lu (Rd), Zhangshanying Town, Yanqing
Longqing Gorge 39th Ice Lantern and Ice Snow Carnival
Founded in 1987, the Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern and Ice Snow Carnival is a classic winter tourism event in Beijing. This year's carnival will feature three main areas: the Lantern Zone, Ice Lantern Art Zone, and Glacier Gorge Zone. Visitors can enjoy classic lantern displays, dreamy ice sculptures, magical bubble ice, the wild and primitive Glacier Gorge, exciting glacier-themed entertainment, giant cliff projection shows, cosplay interactions, and various activities at Longqing Gorge. There will also be a series of wonderful events, including the opening ceremony of the Ice Lantern Art Festival, a fun sports competition in the Glacier Gorge, an international food festival, and the Yanqing "Intangible Cultural Heritage" folk flower performance.
Event Duration: Expected from early to mid-January 2025 to February 28, 2025
Location: North of Gucheng Village, Jiuxian Town, Yanqing
Expo Park 3rd Ice and Snow Carnival
Expo Park 3rd Ice and Snow Carnival will open on January 15, 2025, alongside the "Most Beautiful is Hometown" 3rd Expo Garden Lantern Art Festival. This event will offer an outdoor winter experience, utilizing the natural ice rink at Juirui Lake in the resort area. Visitors can enjoy ice fishing, wild luxury camping, and experience the thrill and speed of racing down the snow slopes on snow tubes.
Event Date: Starting January 15, 2025
Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of Yankan Lu (Rd) and Baikan Lu (Rd), Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort, Yanqing, Beijing
Planning your ice and snow holiday ahead!
Translator: BAI Jing
Reviewer: FENG Haoxuan
