During the winter vacation, some universities in Beijing are opening ice rinks, gymnasiums, museums, and other facilities to the public. Continue reading to plan your trips there!

Ice Rinks

Weiming Lake Ice Rink, Peking University

On January 17, Peking University launched its public visit period for the winter vacation. After making a reservation, you can enter the campus and skate at the Weiming Lake Ice Rink where ice skates and ice sleds are available for rent.

Make a reservation via the "Visit Peking University" (参观北大) WeChat mini-program.

Notice: Foreign nationals need to make reservations via email (campus.visit@pku.edu.cn) at least 7 days in advance.

Ming Lake Ice Rink, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (Daxing Campus)

The ice rink has an entertainment zone and a professional skating zone, offering ice sled and ice skate rental services. All preparations are complete, and the rink will open once the ice reaches the required thickness.

Make a reservation via the WeChat account "BUCEA Venue Center" (北建大场馆中心).

Gymnasiums

Gymnasium of Beijing Union University

From January 10 to March 7, sports venues at the North 4th Ring Campus of Beijing Union University, including the yoga studio, tennis courts, badminton courts, the table tennis hall, the fitness center, and the aerobics studio, are open to the public.

Make a reservation via the official WeChat account of the gymnasium (北京联合大学体育馆).

Gymnasium of University of Science and Technology Beijing

The ball sports facilities are open to the public. The "USTB Sparkles" (北科星火) Youth Badminton + Comprehensive Physical Fitness Training Camp is underway now.

Make a reservation via the WeChat account "USTB Venue Center Service Account" (北京科技大学场馆中心服务号).

Museums

Tsinghua University Art Museum

Currently, the museum is hosting "From Lausanne to Beijing: 13th International Fiber Art Biennale Exhibition", "Splendour of Skirts: The Enduring Appeal and Contemporary Resonance of the Mamianqun", and several other exhibitions. It is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday every week.

Make a reservation via the museum's official WeChat mini-program (清华艺博).

Entomological Museum, China Agricultural University

The museum will be open on weekends starting January 24.

Make a reservation via the museum's official WeChat account (中国农业大学昆虫博物馆).

Note: All the aforementioned venues will be closed to the public during the Spring Festival holiday. Any further adjustments will be subject to official announcements by the respective universities.

(Source: Beijing Daily App)