3 Places to Escape Summer Heat in Beijing

Three Waterside Spots Where You Can Escape the Heat

Irene Li, Associate Editor | Jul 20, 2022 9:22 am | Add a comment | 332 reads

It's getting hotter each day! Why not cool off with a trip (or a quick stoll) to the waterfront? Here are three riverside and waterside spots where you can escape the heat.

1. Liangmahe International Customs Waterfront

Dubbed the Seine of Beijing, the Liangma River spans 9.3 kilometers of the northeastern Huchenghe that extends into Jiuxianqiao. Here, you can take a walk alongside the river, try your hand at paddleboarding and kayaking, or even go fishing (shoulder to shoulder with lots of Beijing daye, of course). If you love outdoor activities and enjoy sipping on some red wine by the riverside, you're definitely going to spend a lovely evening here.

Liangmahe International Customs Waterfront 亮马河国际风情水岸
Liangmahe South Road Sanlitun Road Intersection Northeast 200 meters, Chaoyang district
燕莎东侧路亮马河国际风情水岸

2. Baihewan

Located in Liulimiao town in Huairou district, Baihewan is especially lovely during the summer months. The area winds through a rocky canyon and has plenty of natural pools and streams. The area is pretty unpopulated, making it a perfect spot for anyone looking to escape the crowds.

You can set up a sent and throw yourself a little barbecue party or even have a water fight to cool yourself down in summer.

Baihewan 白河湾自然风景区
Liulimiaozhen Baihebeicun No.3, Huairou district
怀柔区琉璃苗镇白河北新村

3. Luomahu Park 罗马湖

Known as the "Little Houhai of Shunyi", Luomahu Park's lakeside is filled with lots of restaurants and cafes from which you can sit and bask waterside. Whether you're looking for pizza or paella, this place has a little bit of something for everybody.

On a clear day, you can get a glimpse of lotus flowers dotting on the river looming in the distance, making it a perfect spot to spend a casual Sunday afternoon while watching the beautiful sunset.