Beijing News: Snow & New Family-Friendly Theme Parks

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More Cold, Snow Expected This Week

Temperatures in the capital have dropped again, with highs for most of next week holding steady around -3 C and lows reaching a frigid -13 C on Tuesday before beginning to rise again. 

Snow is also forecast, with low-level southerly winds bringing increased humidity and light snow to some areas of Beijing. The main snowfall period will extend from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon. This will be followed by gentle to moderate southerly winds bringing the midweek drop in temperature. 

Family-Centered Dingdian Park to Open This Year

Tongzhou District’s new Dingdian Park (顶点公园) is set to open later this year, at which point it will become the largest indoor children's theme park in Asia. The site, which is sure to be a must-visit destination for the capital’s families, will feature five theme park areas, bringing together a number of major international entertainment IPs, including Hasbro, Mattel and Crayola. 

Among its many attractions, Dingdian Park will be the site of the world’s first Peppa Pig indoor ice and snow park, which will boast friendship tree houses, ice and snow castles and several fun slides, with the theme park attractions and activities modeled on well-known aspects of the beloved children’s show. Additionally, there will be an assortment of enchanting elements, including snow falling from the sky, contributing to the immersive wonder of the ice and snow kingdom.

Dingdian Park is located on Line 7, between Wansheng Xi (万盛西站) and Wansheng Dong (万盛东站) stations. Site planners anticipate 2 million visitors a year to the park.

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