As temperatures drop across Northeast Asia, Beijing's Shougang Park has transformed into a magical winter destination, offering free access to its newly opened snow garden through the 2026 season. Visitors can build snow sculptures, engage in friendly snowball battles, and photograph whimsical light installations against the backdrop of the park's iconic industrial heritage structures.
More than 200 winter-themed installations adorn the space, including trees wrapped in colorful knitted 'sweaters' and kinetic butterfly sculptures with mechanized wings. Energy-efficient LED lighting creates ethereal evening displays, drawing both local residents and international tourists to this urban renewal project that blends nature with industrial history.
The attraction forms part of Beijing's broader efforts to develop year-round cultural tourism offerings, with Shougang Park – a former steel mill turned Olympic venue – emerging as a model for sustainable urban regeneration. Tourism analysts note such initiatives are driving increased winter visitation to the Chinese mainland's capital city.
