Blog Tag - Ice Skating

Embrace Winter at These Outdoor Skating Rinks
Ice skating season is firmly upon us, and we'd have to admit, there’s nothing quite like skating in the open air on a frozen lake. Thankfully, there...
Use This Mini-program to Book Your Ice-skating Ticket
Parks in Beijing have finally kicked off ice skating season! Want to try it out but not sure how to get a ticket? Luckily, there's a handy WeChat...
Break Out the Skates, Ice Skating Season is Officially On at Shichahai, Summer Palace
Ice skating is officially open at Shichahai as of Jan 11 and the Summer Palace as of Jan 10, according to Beijing Evening News. Spanning Qianhai and...
Aching for a White Christmas? These Snow Parks and Ice Rinks Are Open!
To me, the only good part about winter is the ice and snow, and the joy of watching your kids play with all of it! This year, however, many snow...
Lace Up: The Best Places to Ice Skate in Beijing
With the pandemic situation being what it is, options are somewhat more limited than in previous years, but there are a  few spots around town to hit...
Winter Is Ending: 9 Things to Do Before Beijing Thaws Out
Winter's icy grip is slowly, slowly loosening. Yesterday's snowfall is evidence of the changing atmospheric conditions, with humidity gradually on...
Unseasonably Warm Weather Frustrates Outside Skating Venues in Beijing
Initially forecast to be the coldest winter since 2012, this winter turns out to be a warm one, according to BJ News, because of the warm winter, the...
Kempinski Adds to the Winter Fun List with New Outdoor Ice Rink
Good news for seasonal ice skaters: the Kempinski Hotel Beijing has just launched a cozy new rink filled with winter warmers courtesy of their F&...
Same as Sochi: Beijing Olympic Winter Games Confirms Sports for 2022 Event
The 2022 Olympic Winter Games will feature the same seven winter sports as the 2014 Sochi games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said,...
Houhai Skating and Vietnamese Cuisine at Nuage
Rather than staying indoors and hibernating, we decided to make the most of the freezing temperatures and head for the city's central lakes for some...
Fancy a Skate? Beijing's Newest (and Largest) Ice Skating Park Opens Today
When Wukesong Ice World unveiled its multipurpose outdoor ice arena last Thursday, droves of skaters arrived with the hopes of lacing up and having...
Community Matters: Figure Eight Out, New Year's on Ice
Here at The Beijinger, our January issue is hot off the press, and it is about everything icy you can do in Beijing during the winter months. We...
Whether you're a shaky amateur or can knock out a double axel like the pros, here are a list of rinks and lakes where you can work on your Olympic-...
Snow Wonderful: Skiing and Skating around Beijing
Searching for that bit of wintery fun this weekend? Despite an extreme lack of snow, or any precipitation for that matter, there are still plenty of...
Carve Up the Ice at Workers’ Stadium
Another outdoor ice rink has been added to Beijing’s ever-growing collection of winter playgrounds. Conveniently located at Workers' Stadium East...