Autumn is the most beautiful season in Beijing. It is also a time when major international sporting events light up the city. The 2025 China Open has just begun, and the WTT China Smash is underway. Let's explore the vigor of Beijing through these exciting competitions!
[Photo via the official website of the China Open]
The 2025 China Open, as Asia's first three-week comprehensive tennis tournament, is taking place in Beijing from September 14 to October 5. For more details, please consult the official WeChat account of China Open (中国网球公开赛) and other authorized channels.
Route 1 Dream Journey
Tennis + Art District
Itinerary: Chaoyang Hopson One → Chaoyang Park → 798 Art District (Open Live) → National Tennis Center (Venue)
Duration: One day
798 Art District
[Photo via 798 Art District]
National Tennis Center
[Photos via Beijing Fabu]
Highlights: Start your day at Hopson One Chaoyang and browse the latest tennis gear. Then head to the tennis courts in Sun Park to soak up the sporty vibe. After that, proceed to the Power Square (动力广场) of the 798 Art District and immerse yourself in China Open's most popular off-court Open Live event. For a close-up match-day thrill, make your way to the National Tennis Center (Diamond Court, Lotus Court, and practice courts) in the Olympic Park.
Route 2 Vitality Journey
Tennis + Grand Canal in BMC
Itinerary: Three Major Cultural Landmarks (Beijing Library, Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, and Beijing Performing Arts Center) in the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center (BMC) → Shoukai Tongzhou MixC (Open Live) → Northern Area of the Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Area → West Bank of the Canal in the Central Area of the Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Area (Open Live)
Duration: One day
Three Major Cultural Landmarks in the BMC
[Photos via VCG and the official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism]
Highlights: Spend the morning immersing yourself in the architectural beauty and cultural charm of the three major cultural landmarks in BMC. Then, head to the China Open carnival's "party spot" at Shoukai Tongzhou MixC, where you can enjoy dining and shopping while experiencing the electrifying atmosphere of the live broadcast from China Open. In the afternoon, stroll north along the canal and step into the timeless scenery of the three temples and one pagoda (Confucian Temple, Youshengjiao Temple, Ziqing Palace, and Randeng Pagoda). As dusk falls, wrap up your day at China Open's live event on the west bank of the canal, cheering for top players at this unique crossroads of heritage and modernity.
Route 3 Romantic Journey
Tennis + Wine Chateau
Itinerary: HanJian Fine Art Gallery → Beijing Capital Outlets (Open Live) → Lion Castle City Camp
Duration: One day
Lion Chateau
Highlights: This itinerary leads you through Fangshan District in the southwest of Beijing. Start your morning by appreciating the beauty of art at HanJian Fine Art Gallery. In the afternoon, head to China Open's Open Live at Capital Outlets, where you can join fellow fans in cheering for world-class players. As evening approaches, unwind at the Lion City Camp and Lion Chateau—sip a glass of wine and embrace the romance.
Route 4 Countryside Journey
Tennis + Landscapes around Yanqi Lake
Itinerary: Yanqi Island → Yanqi Hotel → Yanqi Lake → Sunrise Kempinski Hotel
Duration: Two days
Yanqi Lake
[Photo via the official WeChat account of Beijing Huairou]
Highlights: From thrilling tennis matchups that ignite your passion to cultural landmarks rich in history, this route takes you through layers of excitement. End your first day at Brickyard Retreat, an Open Live venue perfectly integrated with nature that offers you an immersive match-watching experience.
[Photo via the official WeChat account of Shougang Park]
The 2025 WTT China Smash kicked off on September 25 and will run until October 5 at Shougang Park in Beijing's Shijingshan District. For more details, please follow official channels such as the "WTT" (世界乒乓球职业大联盟) WeChat account.
Route 5 Exploration Journey
Table Tennis + Historical and Cultural Block
Itinerary: Moshikou Historical and Cultural Block → Gongbei Pavilion → Shougang Park (including Smash Park, Shougang Speed Skating Hall, Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, and Shougang Figure Skating Hall) → Chang'an Mills
Duration: One day
Shougang Park
Highlights: Begin your journey at Moshikou Historical and Cultural Block, where you can stroll along the millennia-old Ancient Camel Bell Road, and feel the deep cultural roots of western Beijing through Fahai Temple’s murals, traditional teahouses, and shops dedicated to intangible cultural heritage. Climb up to Gongbei Pavilion for a panoramic view of Shougang Park. Then, visit the WTT main venue at Shougang Ice Hockey Arena to either watch the matches live or explore the newly upgraded Smash Park.
The 2025 WTT China Smash kicked off on September 25 and will run until October 5 at Shougang Park in Shijingshan District. For more details, please consult official channels such as the "WTT" (世界乒乓球职业大联盟) WeChat account.
Route 6 Adventure Journey
Table Tennis + Family Fun
Itinerary: Shougang Park → Shijingshan Amusement Park → Laoshan City Leisure Park → Langyuan Park
Duration: One day
Shijingshan Amusement Park
Highlights: In addition to watching live WTT matches at the Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, you can embark on a heart-pounding adventure at the Wanku Heartbeat Tower at Big Air Shougang, or enjoy swinging your racket and running freely at Leku Park. Don't miss the Jingcai Lantern Festival at Shijingshan Amusement Park, which runs until October 31.Highlights: In addition to watching live WTT matches at Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, you can embark on a heart-pounding adventure at the Wanku Heartbeat Tower at Big Air Shougang, or enjoy swinging your racket and running freely at Leku Park. Jingcai Lantern Show at Shijingshan Amusement Park, running through October 31, is also a must-visit.
Route 7 Time-Travel Journey
Table Tennis + Gardens + Archaeology
Day 1:Shougang Park → Beijing Garden Expo Park → The Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture
Day 2: Lugouqiao Cultural Tourism Area → Beijing Archaeological Site Museum (Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Tomb Site) →Sports Lord Park (“栋能魔王”运动公园)
Duration: Two days
Beijing Archaeological Site Museum (Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Tomb Site)
[Photo via Beijing Fabu]
Highlights: On the first day, watch WTT matches at Shougang Park that blends former industrial site of Shougang with Winter Olympics legacy, and experience the charm of Beijing as the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Then go to Beijing Garden Expo Park, where nature and culture intertwine—and where, the market of the 9th China Opera Culture Week (from September 29 to October 5) enlivens the park’s Ginkgo Boulevard. On the second day, explore the Lugou Bridge Cultural Tourism Area and delve into the Beijing Archaeological Site Museum (Dabaotai Western Han Dynasty Tomb Site), where you can witness the grandeur of Han Dynasty (202 BC - AD 220) civilization through the impressive "huangchang ticou" burial structure.
Route 8 Ancient-Modern Journey
Table Tennis + Ancient Temple
Day 1: Tanzhe Temple → TANKO Moofland Park → Jietai Temple Scenic Area
Day 2: Shougang Park → Badachu Park
Duration: Two days
TANKO Moofland Park
Highlights: On the first day, visit Tanzhe Temple and experience the distant, ethereal echoes of temple bells beneath the millennia-old Emperor Gingko Tree. Continue the tour to Jietai Temple to admire the exquisite structure of the largest ordination altar in China. On the following day, return to Shougang Park to watch a Grand Slam match or discover the infusion of a former industrial site and futuristic elements. Conclude your journey with a climb to the top of Badachu Park for a bird's eye view of the city.
(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural and Tourism)
