Beijing in June｜Hiding a Pool of Summer Coolness in the Hutong Cicada Songs

June in old Beijing is about willow shadows swaying against palace walls and the fragrance of locust blossoms clinging to clothes in the hutongs. The daytime wind carries waves of heat, but don’t worry! Here’s your guide to escaping into the greenery for some healing👇 ▫️ The Ritual of Afternoon Escape Take refuge in the shaded corridors of the Imperial College🍃 and savor a bite of Sanyuan Meiyuan’s milk rolls. On a paddleboat in Beihai Park, lotus flowers begin to bloom, and the breeze through the leaves feels like nature’s air conditioning in 39°C heat. In the evening, hold a chilled sour plum drink in Wudaoying Hutong and wait for a pink sunset to spill over the corner tower. ▫️ Exclusive Nighttime Romance Candlelit dinner by Liangma River + tipsy cocktails🌙 Firefly forest in Olympic Forest Park’s North Garden (late June only!) Handmade ice cream truck at Sanlitun Night Market—mango flavor is summer incarnate🥭 ▫️ Hidden Gem Moments —When the urban heat leaves you wilted… I escaped to Haidian’s "secret oxygen bar"🌳 @Bieyuanli·Private Hot Spring Villa Hotel Soak in a private hot spring♨️ amid white walls and bamboo shadows, wrapped in the herbal scent of thermal water. Look up to a starlit cinema, with chilled bayberry wine within reach. The secluded courtyard echoes only with cicadas and flowing water. When the butler hands you a chilled mung bean paste with qingtuan, you’ll suddenly understand the true meaning of "luxury in simplicity, returning to nature." Tips: The hotel is nestled in Haidian’s "three-access dual-core" golden circle, just 15 minutes from Zhongguancun’s hustle. Private hot spring rooms feature smart temperature control—soaking in summer actually cools and refreshes. Practice Ba Duan Jin in the courtyard at dawn, and at night, breathe in the moist scent of earth. 🌿 This summer, may you find your own "Bieyuan moments" between urban vibrancy and mountain serenity— "Wind or rain, the spring is warm, waiting for your return"💦