City Walk: Shichahai in Winter

Beijing is already in the second nine-day period of winter, and the Shichahai area is bustling with tourists in the afternoon sun. In previous years, the ice rink was lively with people skating, children riding ice bikes, and sledding. This year, the ice rink opened late due to the warm winter, and workers are still preparing. The wide, quiet water surface is frozen, and the withered willow branches and ancient buildings are reflected on the ice. The beautiful ice flowers have delicate and unique textures, which are also a sight to behold. Tourists hold sugar-coated haws, ride tricycles, take photos in ancient costumes, and eat old Beijing snacks... all in high spirits. There are also attractions such as the Drum Tower and Nanluoguxiang around Shichahai, so you can spend a whole day there.