The Minor Cold season has passed, and the really cold days of winter are coming.

If you want to go out and play warmly at this time, besides wearing more clothes, you can also refer to this winter travel guide to Beijing.

Part 1 View green plants and flowers in greenhouse

Beijing Yarlung Tropical Botanical Garden

Beijing Yarlung Tropical Botanical Garden covers an area of 600 acres and is currently the largest tropical botanical garden in Beijing. It is a national 3A tourist attraction.

The forest is lush, vines are entwined, exotic flowers and grasses compete for beauty, the stream is clear and continuous, thatched cottages, wooden houses, and stilted buildings complement each other, and the ethnic totems are exaggerated but natural, forming a magical and magnificent poem of tropical rainforest.

Stepping into the garden, what comes into view is a series of passion fruits, with slender vines interweaving with each other, like weaving a green net. Not far away, the papaya tree stands tall, and the large leaves sway gently in the breeze, as if telling a tropical story. The small and exquisite kumquats hanging on the branches are like round and smooth emerald beads, fresh and playful.

In addition to the fragrance of tropical fruits, there are also unrestrained vegetation and blooming flowers in the garden, quietly waiting for those who are destined to come.

Address: 100 meters east of Zhuzhuang North Gate, 104 National Highway, Changziying Town, Daxing, Beijing

Beijing Nangong Wuzhou Botanical Amusement Park

Beijing Nangong Wuzhou Botanical Amusement Park is a national 4A tourist attraction, consisting of five venues: greenhouse park, parrot park, bird park, Huaguoshan and Shuilian Cave park.

Here, more than a thousand kinds of plants are collected and planted, and you can enter the world of plants with a warm wind blowing on your face.

The parrot park gathers rare parrot species from all over the world. These little elves not only have high appearance value, but also have high IQs. Huaguoshan and Shuilian Cave park have a suitable temperature and are full of vitality. Plants and amusement facilities are arranged in a high and low, dense and sparse manner. Children can have fun playing among the plants.

Address: Nangong Wuzhou Botanical Amusement Park, No. 1 Nangong Yingbin Lu (Rd), Wangzhuang Town, Fengtai, Beijing

Beijing World Flower Wonderland Park

In the tropical plant hall, a flower waterfall composed of butterfly orchids pours down like a colorful river from the sky.

Looking up, you can also see orchids, ferns, and air plants growing in mid-air. In the boutique flower hall, flower corridors and flower balls are on display. The orchids, with different postures and handcrafted processing, present different beauties.

The orange fireworks flowers are not inferior, blooming everywhere with enthusiasm, like fireworks blooming in the sky. In the flower research laboratory, flowers such as red azaleas, orchids, and rhododendrons are paired with traditional elements such as lanterns, couplets, and kites, creating a warm and festive New Year scene.

Address: World Flower Wonderland Park, Nan 4 Huan Zhonglu (S 4 Ring M Rd), Fengtai, Beijing

Part 2 Go to the aquarium and watch fish

Blue Zoo Beijing

Blue Zoo Beijing is an underwater theme park.

There are more than 6,000 rare marine creatures, more than a dozen large and fierce sharks, and a 120-meter-long panoramic underwater tunnel.

Stepping into the hundred-meter-long underwater tunnel, you are instantly surrounded by a group of more than 6,000 colorful fish, swimming elegantly or dancing gracefully. Each scene is the most brilliant picture of nature. You can also participate in an exclusive interactive experience - otter paw touching. Gently reach out your hand, and the otter babies will curiously come over and touch your palm with their soft little paws. Professional keepers will accompany visitors throughout the process and tell the story of the otter babies' growth.

Address: South Gate of Worker's Stadium, Chaoyang, Beijing

Beijing Andover Taipingyang Under Water World

Beijing Andover Taipingyang Under Water World is located under the Central Radio and Television Tower in Beijing, with a tour area of 8,000 square meters.

There are hundreds of marine creatures in the museum, from large and fierce sharks to colorful coral fish and various rare freshwater fish. There are also wonderful underwater performances that are overwhelming.

Here, there is the largest coral exhibition tank in Beijing. The overall viewing surface is made of 10 cm thick acrylic glass, and the S-shaped curved surface design is novel, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coral from multiple angles. Nearly 30 kinds of corals have been exhibited in the tank.

There are flashing hand corals that obtain food by catching water, leather corals that can fight chemically, button corals with bright colors and strong reproductive ability, and dreamy and interesting bubble corals, which can be called a magnificent underwater garden.

The main part of the underwater tunnel is 74 meters long, and the 180-degree acrylic transparent tunnel design surrounds visitors, allowing them to appreciate the charm of the ocean.

Address: No. 11 Xi 3 Huan Zhonglu (W 3 Ring M Rd), Haidian, Beijing (under the Central Radio and Television Tower)

Qiqu Ocean Fun City (奇趣海洋欢乐城)

The park covers an area of nearly 10,000 square meters and is the first oceanarium to settle in a shopping center in Beijing, introduced by the new landmark Longyuecheng in Yizhuang's commercial district.

There are over 300 species of marine life here, including an underwater tunnel, a sea lion performance base, a mermaid show, a jellyfish hall, and touch-screen fish tanks that provide detailed information on marine animals with just one click. Consumers can enjoy a visual feast while gaining a wealth of knowledge. After visiting the oceanarium, they can also go directly to the mall!

After the renovation, Longyuecheng introduced more than 130 brands, with 50% of them being first-time brands in Yizhuang. It's really great for shopping!

Address: L2, Longyuecheng, No. 38 Kechuang Wujie (St), Daxing, Beijing

Part 3 Hot Spring Resort

Longmai Hot Springs

Beijing Longmai Hot Springs is a national 4A scenic spot located on the north extension line of the central axis of the Forbidden City, hence the name Longmai. The scenic area has three characteristic hot spring halls - the tropical rainforest hall, the lava hall, and the bamboo forest hall.

The tropical rainforest hall has a tall and spectacular three-dimensional net frame structure, surrounded by tropical plants, showcasing the charm of the tropical rainforest.

Shuttle through it and experience the excitement of rushing straight down from the wind and waves on the 400-meter circular drifting channel! The lava hall is the only underground characteristic lava hot spring hall in the north, with lava hot springs of various characteristics, warm in winter and cool in summer, with strange rocks, colorful and unique.

The bamboo forest hot spring is shrouded in mist and stands among the green bamboo forest. The pavilions and towers are connected by mountains and waters, with winding paths and hidden in the bamboo forest are 38 hot spring medicinal baths with their own characteristics.

Address: Longmai Hot Spring Resort, Xiaotangshan, Changping, Beijing

BBMG Fengshan Hotel&Resort

BBMG Fengshan Hotel&Resort is located on the east side of the Ming Tombs Reservoir in Changping, covering an area of 500 acres, integrating hot springs, entertainment, dining, and accommodation.

The hot spring park focuses on "health care and recuperation". The spring water is extracted from a natural hot spring 3,800 meters underground, containing fluoride, iron, magnesium, lithium, silicon, and other beneficial trace elements and minerals for the human body. There are a total of 68 special hot spring pools indoors and outdoors, with various shapes and different effects.

The indoor hot spring has a tropical rainforest style, with lush greenery all year round, offering medicinal baths for leisure and health, as well as dynamic hydrotherapy baths with massage effects. The outdoor hot spring is built according to the mountain terrain, with more than ten hot spring pools hidden among pine, cypress, fruit trees, and flowers. The pavilions are interspersed, and the environment is quiet and elegant. Visitors can not only enjoy the natural effects of hot spring water but also enjoy the natural fun of being close to the mountains and forests.

Address: No. 10 Mangshan Lu (Rd), Changping, Beijing (east of the Ming Tombs Reservoir)

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