Blog Tag - Beijing Parks

Spring has (Finally) Sprung! Here's Where to See Blossoms in Beijing
Today (Mar 21) is traditionally celebrated as the official start of spring and if you've been out and about recently you might have noticed that...
These Popular Places Require Reservation to Visit
National Holiday is but two days away, and if you want to see the sights of Beijing, there's more than crowds you'll have to contend with. A number...
3 Parks to Get Some Exercises in Beijing
Spring has finally sprung in the capital. And yet, over the past few days, no doubt influenced by anti-epidemic policies, many picnic areas have been...
Row Row Row Your Chuan: The Best Places to Go Boating in Beijing
There’s a lot to be said for messing about in boats, and simply drifting lazily on a lake. Boating season in Beijing is now upon us, and many of the ...
Camp and Play All Day for Less Than RMB 60 at This Reopened Outdoor Playground
With the warming weather, a popular outdoor playground on the outskirts of Beijing reopened its “doors” on Mar 25, where all-access, all-day tickets...
Use this Mini-App to Check Which Parks Are Open and Book Tickets
At last, the weather has turned, and staying indoors suddenly seems even less bearable. Even with sporatic shut downs that happen from time to time...
More Park closures, Subway Lines to Close Early Next Two Days
Information has continued to roll in about how anniversary celebrations over the next couple of days will affect your daily commute, and possibly...
The Best Spots to Enjoy Plum Blossom Season in Beijing
Plum blossom season is about to wrap up, so if you haven't gotten out to see these beautiful flowers then get on it! Here are three things you need...
Spring blossoms
Well, folks, we did it... we made it through the bleakness of winter and Beijing's best season is right around the corner! And despite the absolutely...
Hot Clocking: Interior Design Exhibit and a Peek at a Pagoda
Have you clocked in yet? No, we’re not talking about your 9-5. The phenomenon of 打卡 dǎkǎ clocking in is how netizens refer to hitting the must-see...
Black Swans test positive for bird flu at Old Summer Palace
The Old Summer Palace is facing a literal black swan event. Three of the park’s nesting community of Cygnus atratus (Black Swans) died last month...
Longan's Abandoned Ferris Wheel Set to Reopen This Summer
Consider it a harbinger of a better year to come – an abandoned amusement park, famous among urbanophiles in recent years for its dystopian aura but...
2020 Year in Review: The Tech News That Kept Us Distracted, Excited, and Confused
The 20th year of this millennium has been the longest yet, and boy are we ready to say goodbye. But hey, if we had to spend it anywhere, then Beijing...
Cinemas, KTVs, Gyms and More Get the Green Light to Open in Beijing
The good news just keeps coming! As officials have reduced the city's risk status to level three, more entertainment venues are starting to open up...
DP Everything You Need to Know About Tuanjiehu Park
Life's a park! We take a look at Beijing's most beloved parks, dig into what makes each of them special, and why they're worth your time to explore...