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In 2022, the Beijing Water Authority plans to open five ice rinks at various lakes throughout the city, including those in Bayi, Mencheng, Xiaoyue, Lianshi, and Wenyu River Park with a total area of 268,300 square meters which can provide services for 5,300 people concurrently. Each ice rink is facilitated with bathrooms and parking lots, and certain areas or services are complimentary. Ice rinks will be open to the public after the ice thickness reaches standard and passes security checks by the appropriate authorities. Beijing residents can follow the news on the Beijing Water Authority official website to get informed on relevant information regarding the business operations of the ice rinks.

1.Bayi Lake Ice Rink can be found 400 meters west  of the Yongjin Canal on Bayi Lake, outside the south gate of Yuyuantan Park in Haidian District. Its public skating area is free to the public.

2. Mencheng Lake Ice Rink is located upstream of the Rubber Dam of Mencheng Lake Park in Mentougou District. With the theme of Mentougou Ice Carnival, the ice rink invites visitors to experience curling and ice hockey free of charge. Entrance needs to be reserved and to be guided by staff in an orderly manner.

3. Xiaoyue Lake Ice Rink is located in Fengtai District. A limited number of reservations are available every day to experience free ice skating.

4. Lianshilu Ice Rink is located in the center of Winter Olympic Park in Shijingshan District, which is adjacent to the No. 3 Parking Lot. Besides the operating area, there is a separate area set up for the public to experience complimentary ice activity.

5. Wenyu River Park Ice Rink is located in Qinyuan of the Chaoyang Demonstration Zone West Park in Wenyu River Park. Operators offer ice sailing, ice cars, a snow playground and other projects.    

Tips: Ice rinks lacking safety facilities, and proper supervision could give rise to safety risks and residents shall avoided using such ice rinks to prevent injury.

(Source: The Beijing News)