Looking for somewhere to go during the holiday? Why not explore Beijing's rooftop terraces and enjoy a leisurely urban escape?

Following the launch of the first batch of "Breeze Terrace" last year, Beijing is now rolling out around 300 new rooftop terraces this summer, featuring four themed routes designed to showcase authentic Beijing experiences. Specific locations are listed below.

Imperial Views Along the Beijing Central Axis

Sightseeing spots: The Palace Museum, the Imperial Ancestral Temple

Dining: Siji Minfu Restaurant, Nanmen Hotpot, Laijinyuxuan Teahouse, Sugar Cafe

Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, The Waldorf Astoria, Grand Hyatt Beijing, Han Palace Beijing

Souvenirs include: Imperial pastries from Yucha Shanfang, special stamps and postcards from the Central Axis-themed post office, and cultural and creative products from the Forbidden City

Hutong Exploration

Sightseeing spots: Yonghe Temple, Dongsi Hutong Museum, Nanchizi Museum

Dining: Fuding Coffee, Hu Da Restaurant (Guijie Main Branch), Huajia Yiyuan, Fangzhuanchang Zha Jiang Mian, Mending Meat Pies, Yin San Douzhi, Yaoji Chao Gan

Accommodation: Capital Hotel, Grand Hotel Beijing, Beijing Wangfujing Sunworld Dynasty Hotel, Beijing Ancient City Old Courtyard Boutique Hotel

Souvenirs include: Beijing-style tea snacks from Chabingzhai (茶饼斋), Beijing-style pastries from Ziguanyuan (紫光园), Chinese pastries from Meitan Village, Daoxiangcun's (稻香村) pastries.

Leisurely Cultural Strolls

Sightseeing spots: Dongjiaomin Lane, Dahua City Center for the Performing Arts, Canran Bookstore (灿然书屋), Z-space, Chaodongli (潮东里).

Dining: Cuihualou (萃华楼), Nowmansion

Accommodation: Refactoring-Chaodongli Cultural Hotel, Sunworld Hotel, The Harmony Courtyard & Beijing Siheyuan Hotel, Sheraton Grand Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, Peace Hotel

Souvenirs include: Jade carvings from Xiangbo Jade

Light and Shadow Night Tours

Sightseeing spots: Temple of Heaven Park, Guantan Art Space, Beijing Enamel Factory Cloisonné Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Base, Lenbach Restaurant & Bar, Donghuamen Street

Dining: Bar Long Fong, Pie Near WangFu, Tangsuo

Accommodation: Beijing Puxuan Hotel, Beijing Wangfujing Hilton Hotel, New World Hotel & Resorts, Beijing International Hotel

Souvenirs include: Beijing Cloisonné, authentic Beijing souvenirs from Yuxun 

In addition, Dongcheng District has partnered with five major Chinese platforms — Ctrip, Meituan, Douyin, Amap Taxi and the Postal Savings Bank of China — to build a comprehensive service support network for visitors. Ctrip has set up "Breeze Terrace" consumer maps at both of Beijing's airports, enabling inbound tourists to experience the charm of Dongcheng's terraces right away. Meituan and Douyin will promote terrace-themed offerings across Dongcheng, covering the full range of dining, recreation, and nightlife services. Amap Taxi is giving out 100,000 discount vouchers valid at major scenic sites across Dongcheng, cutting visitors' travel expenses and encouraging longer stays in the district. Meanwhile, the Postal Savings Bank of China has introduced special credit financing for terrace business operators, offering financial support for eligible terrace renovation and expansion projects.

Don't miss this immersive summer getaway and plan your trip today!

(Sources: Beijing Fabu, The Heart of Beijing)