On January 4, visitors at the Qianhai area of Shichahai Ice Rink enjoy ice skating under cool, dazzling lights. This year, the operating hours of the Shichahai Ice Rink are from 9:00 to 17:30. To better accommodate visitors' needs for nighttime activities, a night session has been introduced in the Qianhai area, operating from 18:00 to 21:00. Tourists can follow the "Shichahai Cultural Tourism" (什刹海文旅) official WeChat account and click on "Ice Rink Ticketing" (冰场购票) to book and purchase tickets online in advance.

Visitors gliding on ice carts at Qianhai area of Shichahai Ice Rink on January 4

The night session has attracted many young people.

A group of visitors forming a "train" on the ice.

Visitors skate towards the center of the rink, illuminated by the lights.

(Source: The Beijing News)