The Shichahai Ice and Snow Carnival has transformed Beijing's historic Shichahai district into a winter wonderland, welcoming visitors with traditional ice activities and cultural immersion since its January 10 launch. Against the backdrop of upcoming Year of the Horse celebrations, the rink offers single/double ice sleds and whimsical ice bikes, blending modern recreation with nostalgia for old Beijing's frosty pastimes.
Local families and international tourists alike navigate the polished surface, their laughter echoing past nearby hutongs adorned with red lanterns. The event serves as both a recreational hotspot and living museum, preserving skating traditions that date back to the Qing Dynasty while boosting winter tourism revenue.
Organizers report a 40% increase in overseas investor interest in Beijing's cultural tourism sector since the carnival's opening, with hospitality businesses near the UNESCO-protected Shichahai lakes experiencing full bookings through the Lunar New Year.
