Good places to visit during Beijing holidays (XII) - Shichahai Xihai Wetland Park

Xihai, also known as Jishuitan, is a rare wetland in the center of Beijing. It consists of water area and surrounding green space, as well as historical sites such as Huitong Temple, Sanguan Temple, Jingye Temple, Puji Temple, and Deshengmen Arrow Tower. More than 30 biological species, large tracts of aquatic plants and more than 700 weeping willows, mountain peaches, Chinese pine and other trees and shrubs by the water make the wetland landscape here rich in species and lush. It is both simple and natural, yet full of sentiment. Time is suspended in the hustle and bustle of life, as if returning to the picturesque scenery described by Mr. Lao She. It is still the same Peking, the same fascinating Peking. 💚Along the river bank, there stands the ⭐Xihai Art Museum⭐. Recently there will be a free exhibition of Xu Zhan's realistic ink figure paintings, and the works are worth seeing. 🔶Exhibition time: August 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024 🔶Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:30-22:00 🔶There are coffee and snacks in the museum. If you are tired of shopping, you can stop here to drink coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xihai Wetland Park. It is very comfortable. 📌TIPS: 📍Location: Just search for Xihai Wetland Park on the navigation. 💰Tickets: Free ⏱️Visit duration: 1-3 hours 🚎Transportation: Metro Line 2 Inner Ring, Jishuitan Station D Southwest Exit 💜Nearby: 🌟It is separated from Houhai by Deshengmen Street, where there are delicious and fun things to do. 🌟When the sun sets, you can rent a boat to row on the Houhai Sea, pass by the Yinding Bridge, and hear the bar singers singing. The years are quiet and good, nothing more than that. 👔 Dress: 🔺Be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes, jio jio friendly. 🔺The ultraviolet rays outdoors are very strong, so you must take good sun protection. 🔺Mosquitoes are very poisonous outdoors, so wind oil is a must. 🩵Compared to the crowded Houhai, Xihai Wetland Park is small, less crowded, and quiet. It is the perfect place for being alone, sketching, and taking your kids out for a walk.