Here's your guide to nighttime leisure and activities in Beijing's parks. Save it to discover the most stunning spots and surprises that light up the capital's summer nights!

Temple of Heaven Park

This year, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is once again illuminated at night. The building is scheduled to be lit up for a limited time on weekends and major holidays, creating a stunning nighttime view on the Beijing Central Axis.

Time: Fridays and Saturdays; the illumination hours coincide with the city's street-lighting hours

[Photo via Beijing Daily App]

Beihai Park

Beihai Park's night tour event "Yin-Jingxin" (印・静心) is scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays in July. The event spans from Jingxin Studio (静心斋) to Xitian Fanjing (西天梵境). Visitors can enjoy immersive performances of Kunqu opera, traditional Chinese music and dance performances, and court-style welcome ceremonies, experiencing the tranquil and poetic vibes of this imperial garden at night.

Time: From 19:30 to 20:15 on weekends

Taoranting Park

This summer, the park has rolled out a summer market and a series of performances. The market brings together original cultural and creative products, distinctive goods, and stalls serving flavorful foods. On July 31 and August 2, from 19:00 to 20:00, Jiajing Archway (佳境牌楼) will also host special performances of traditional opera, traditional folk arts, and acrobatics.

Time: 17:00–20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from July 17 to August 30

Longtan Middle Park

The park has upgraded its signature "Ferris Wheel Night" (摩天轮之夜), a nighttime brand event featuring performances and leisure activities. It is also offering featured sports activities, such as around-the-lake running, integrating sports, camping, light dining, and tipsy offerings.

Time: 6:00–22:30

[Photo via the official WeChat account of the Beijing Wenyuhe Park]

Beijing Wenyuhe Park

The park is a one-stop destination for diverse outdoor leisure activities at night. The 2026 Lotus Life - Art and Nature Season (荷以生活・艺术自然季) will be held daily from 19:00 to 22:00, July 24 to August 2. The Mini 4WD Summer Sprint Race (迷你四驱车夏季冲锋赛) will take place from 16:00 to 22:00 on July 18 and 19. Meanwhile, Chimu Wonderland (尺木神奇世界) has introduced the "Return to Fairy Tales" (回归童话) themed night tour, with regular weekend evening sessions from 17:00 to 21:00. Zhenshi Sports' tennis center in the park's Phase II area and the International Karting Track (国际卡丁车场) have extended their opening hours until 22:00. Also, Wenyuhe Forest Urban Fishing Park (温榆河林生城市鱼乐公园) is offering night fishing from 17:30 to 22:30 daily.

Time: Activities run daily until 22:30

China National Botanical Garden (North Garden)

This summer, come to the China National Botanical Garden (North Garden) for magical nights in the world of plants! Under experts' guidance, visitors can discover how plants reveal a different side of their vitality after dark, observe nocturnal animals, and participate in interactive activities such as feeding insects and carnivorous plants. During the summer vacation, the small square in front of the low-temperature greenhouse will also host open-air film screenings.

Time: 18:00–20:00 on weekends in July 

Belo Park

The park is a one-stop natural and leisurely nighttime destination. Here, you can find a sea of firefly-like lights, a starry-sky terrace, and a forest bar all in one place—where dinner, relaxed drinks, market stalls and live music are awaiting you.

Time: 20:00–2:00 the following day, Wednesday through Sunday

Beijing World Park

The "Our Campus Food Days - Chinese Snack Culture Carnival" (我们的大学食光・中华小吃文化嘉年华) has recently opened here, creating a new consumer experience that combines traditional Chinese snacks with cultural tourism offerings from around the world.

Time: 9:00–21:00 until September 30

Aobei Forest Park

The park features three core sections—the Aobei Starry Forest Concert (奥北星河音乐会), a creative market, and immersive NPC interactive games—creating a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture that blends cultural heritage, leisure and entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Time: 18:00–21:00 on weekends in July

After nightfall, step into these parks and experience the enchanting summer nights of Beijing!

(Source: Beijing Fabu)