With the Beijing Winter Olympics being held this year, ice sports are the hottest keyword in Beijing this winter. Recently, the weather in Beijing has turned colder. Where are the best places to go ice skating and play in the snow in Beijing this winter? Let’s take a look at some of the recommendations below!
1、Kunming Lake Ice Rink in the Summer Palace
In addition to its unparalleled snowy scenery, the Summer Palace also boasts the largest natural ice rink in Beijing during the winter. It’s a unique experience to go ice skating and play on the Kunming Lake, the historical royal garden, during the winter. In order to welcome the Winter Olympics, the Summer Palace has created a strong environmental atmosphere within the ice rink. Winter Olympic elements can be seen everywhere on the ice rink.
Opening hours: 08:30 to 17:00, ticket sales stop at 16:00, and the rink clears at 17:00.
Entrance: Yulan Hall Pier, Paiyun Temple Pier, West Dike Pier.
Activities: Single-person ice sleds, double-person ice sleds, ice bicycles, electric dog sleds, electric ice bumper cars, electric dragon boats.
Pricing:
Summer Palace entrance fee: 20 yuan during the off-season.
Single-person ice sled: 50 yuan/person, unlimited time.
Double-person ice sled: 100 yuan/sled/2 people, unlimited time.
Single-person ice bicycle: 100 yuan/person, unlimited time.
Electric dog sled: 100 yuan/person/20 minutes.
Electric ice bumper cars: 100 yuan/person/25 minutes.
Electric dragon boat: 100 yuan/person/20 minutes.
Transportation:
Subway Line 4, Beigongmen Station, Subway Line 4, Xiyuan Station, Xijiao Line, Summer Palace West Gate Station.
2、Lotus Lake Ice Rink in Beihai Park
Starting January 4, 2022, the Beihai Ice Rink officially opened to the public. This year’s ice rink is located on Lotus Lake on the south bank of the park, covering an area of 15,000 square meters. The entire ice rink is divided into four zones: the ice bicycle and ice sled mixed zone, the ice skate zone, the bumper car zone, and the drift car zone.
Opening Hours: Until February 4, 2022, daily from 09:00 to 17:00, ticket sales stop at 16:30.
Activities: Ice bicycles, cartoon ice sleds, ice skates, bumper ice cars, drift ice cars, etc.
Pricing: 80 yuan/person. All entertainment projects are charged with a universal ticket, unlimited time. Visitors who bring their own ice skates will be charged 30 yuan/person, unlimited time. Rental of ice skate assistance devices costs 30 yuan/vehicle, unlimited time.
Transportation:
a. To the North Gate: Bus routes 3, 13, 42, 107, 111, 118, 612, 701, Subway Line 6, Beihai North Station.
b. To the South Gate: Bus routes 101, 103, 109, 124, 685, Night Bus Route 13.
c. To the East Gate: Bus routes 5, 58.
3、Shichahai Ice Rink
The Shichahai Ice Rink is divided into two ice rinks: the front lake and the back lake. The entire front lake and the east side of the back lake are integrated areas where you can rent single-person ice sleds, double-person ice sleds, ice bicycles, and other entertainment facilities. The west side of the back lake is a speed skating area where you can rent ice skates.
Opening Hours: Daytime: 09:00 to 17:30, Front Lake Nighttime: 17:00 to 21:00.
Pricing: Integrated Area: Weekdays 60 yuan, Weekends and holidays 80 yuan; Speed skating area: Weekdays 30 yuan, Weekends and holidays 40 yuan; Ice skates: 30 yuan/pair, 100 yuan deposit.
Transportation:
【To the Front Lake Ice Rink】
Subway Line 6, Beihai North Station.
Subway Line 8, Shichahai Station.
Bus routes 107, 111, 701, to Beihai North Station.
【To the Back Lake Ice Rink】
Subway Line 2, Jishuitan Station.
Bus routes 5, 55, 83, 877, to Deshengmen Station.
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