Beijing has lined up a full season of winter fun — here's your guide to the city's ice and snow events!

2025–2026 Winter Ice Culture Festival at Beihai Park

[Photo via the official WeChat account of Beihai Park]

Venue: Beihai Park

Time: Late December 2025 to February 4, 2026 (subject to weather conditions)

The event is underway at the 15,000-square-meter Lotus Lake ice rink near the south gate. A variety of recreational facilities are available, including traditional ice sleds, cartoon-style ice sleds, and ice bicycles.

 Lakeside Winter-Themed Market

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Venue: Shichahai Scenic Area

Time: January 1 to February 4, 2026

Featuring time-honored brands, top-rated snacks on Dianping, a popular review platform, and innovative cultural creativity brands, this market offers tourists a brand-new shopping and entertainment experience during the opening period of the Shichahai Ice Rink.

9th Olympic Forest Park Ice and Snow Carnival

[Photo via the official WeChat account of the Olympic Forest Park]

Venue: Olympic Forest Park

Time: December 24, 2025 to February 28, 2026

With more than 10 exciting attractions and rides, including snow go-karts, snowmobiles, an ice maze, a snow playground, and ice bicycles, the carnival caters to different types of visitors, including those enjoying competitive sports, those seeking casual entertainment, and families with children.

16th Longtan Ice and Snow Festival

[Photo via the official WeChat account of Longtan Park]

Venue: Longtan Park

Time: December 26, 2025 to February 23, 2026

Featuring winter sports, parent-child interactions, and sports challenges, Longtan Ice and Snow Festival has become a signature outdoor event in winter, combining recreation, competition, and educational elements.

"Wetland Ice Fun and Snowy Birdwatching" Ice and Snow Festival

[Photo via the official WeChat account of the Beijing Yeya Lake National Wetland Park]

Venue: Beijing Yeya Lake National Wetland Park

Time: December 25, 2025 to February 28, 2026

The event features several engaging challenges, including ice bicycle and traditional ice sled races, and the "Ice Treasure Hunt". Visitors can also attend ice birdwatching experience classes and enjoy tea brewed over an open fire.

Ice and Snow Carnival of Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park

Venue: Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park

Time: December 2025 to February 2026

The park serves as an ideal playground for building snowmen and having exciting snowball fights. Sliding down the specially designed tracks on snow tubes is also a good way to enjoy the fun of ice and snow.

(Source: Official website of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality)