Following the dynamic sound of music, visitors from all over the world walked into the Water Interactive Plaza of Universal Studios Beijing Theme Park, and carnival with movie characters such as "Bumblebee" in the water mist; In the 10,000-acre forest sea, the happy water world of the urban green heart forest park has become the "first choice for walking children" for many families; At night, at the north end of the Millennium Grand Canal, visitors can board a canal cruise and feel the beauty of the canal under the evening breeze...
In the summer of 2023, Beijing ushered in continuous high temperature weather. The reporter observed that even if the heat wave hits, the tourism heat of the sub-center of the city is still unabated. Scenic spots, parks, country houses, etc. have done enough to "spend the summer and escape the heat". According to the statistics of the Tongzhou District Culture and Tourism Bureau, during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Scenic Area received a total of 37,200 tourists, and the rural tourism in the region received a total of 42,200 tourists.
The night view of the canal attracts many tourists.
Immerse yourself in a water music party
Universal Studios opens "cool summer"
"A family of three went to Universal Studios all day!" When Liu Lili shared her Dragon Boat Festival time with her friends, many people expressed puzzlement, "Well-known scenic spots must be crowded during holidays, or is it such an old and hot day, and they are not afraid of heat stroke?" ”
In fact, Liu Lili's family went to the cool feeling of the scenic area. On the first day of the Dragon Boat Holiday, Universal Beijing Resort opened its first summer experience "Universal Cool Summer". A variety of entertainment water dance devices such as giant water cannons, super water spray guns and inflatable balloons turn the entire area into a water interactive plaza.
"It's for the water project, it's so cool!" Liu Lili's family arrived at the park at 1 p.m., just in time for the second theme performance of the day, quickly put on the raincoat prepared in advance, and immediately rushed into the water interactive plaza.
The scene was divided into "wet area", "splash area" and "waterless area", and on a hot summer day, the family of three chose the "wet area" closest to the stage without hesitation. At the beginning of the performance, the Transformers character "Bumblebee" on the stage turned into a "music DJ", interacting with the audience while DJing, and the water cannons and water guns on both sides of the stage will also spray rhythms according to the music changes, directly filling the "immersive" atmosphere of the scene.
"I've never seen a 'Bumblebee' appearance like this." Liu Lili said that in addition to Transformers, more than 10 characters such as Minions and Kung Fu Panda Po have also changed into summer clothes to join this hearty fancy water play music party.
Amid the dynamic music, the family of three enjoyed the cooling in the water mist, and the music blossomed. The photographers on the scene also surprised this joy and put their group photos on the big screen. "Although the weather is hot, this trip around the world is not discounted, but it is more interesting."
Drinking beer and chatting about movies
Country houses focus on "relaxation"
While Universal Studios Beijing theme park attracts thousands of tourists, the surrounding country houses also usher in a good opportunity for development. Tang Dazhuang, Taihu Town, is currently the closest homestay village to Universal Resort.
On the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival this year, Tang Dazhuang opened a new campsite on the Global Peninsula to attract tourists to camp and have picnics. Li Yan, a tourist, said that the grass was thick and soft to step on, and it was full of green in the eyes, which felt very pleasant.
In the hot summer, Tang Dazhuang B&B focuses on "relaxation". Li Yan stayed in a homestay called "Nuan Tang", which not only has themed rooms, but also cafes and bars, which is very suitable for relaxing, "I took beautiful photos, enjoyed food, and the holiday was very fulfilling, and I felt that the weather was not so hot." ”
Ma Jiali, a tourist, said that compared with the country houses built on natural landscapes in the mountainous areas of Beijing, the characteristics of "Nuantang" are "full of atmosphere". The day before she went to Universal Studios, she stayed here with her family, eating crayfish and drinking craft beer at dinner, and several people at the next table, like her, were "Harry Potter fans", and everyone had a very happy chat, meeting the next day to visit the park together, "This feeling is like extending Universal Studios to a homestay, full of immersion experience." ”
In the early years, Tangdazhuang was the largest ornamental fish aquaculture professional village in the city, but with the adjustment of the industrial structure, the fish farming industry gradually withdrew, and the village's collective income fell sharply in recent years. Themed homestays are a new direction for Tang Dazhuang to increase income and become rich. Liang Xiaojuan, the person in charge of the "Nuantang" homestay, said that the guests of this year's Dragon Boat Festival are still mainly tourists from Universal Studios, and there are also some college students, friends gathering bags, etc., and the overall occupancy rate exceeds 80%.
Lin Haili walking his baby and riding
The city's green heart has become a summer resort on the doorstep
The Urban Green Heart Forest Park is a cool "green lung" in the sub-center. Since its opening in September 2020, the park has received more than 3 million visitors. During this year's Dragon Boat Festival, the popularity of Green Heart Park has not decreased, and a number of parent-child themed attractions represented by Happy Water World have provided citizens with a new place to "walk their babies".
On the second day of the Dragon Boat Festival, on the recommendation of his colleagues, Dou Xing took the children to the green heart of Apailang Park to play. "Although the weather is hot, it is worth the trip, and there are too many surprises." He said that as soon as he entered the door, he saw the cute lamb, and the child immediately came up. In hot weather, the happy water world in the park is fun and cool, and the interesting games are full of interactive tricks, and children play until the door closes.
The Urban Green Heart Forest Park was built on the site of the former Oriental Chemical Plant, retaining more than 6,000 large trees and planting more than 130,000 new trees. The core area has also set up an ecological conservation nucleus for small animals to inhabit, and now the grass grows and warblers fly, becoming home to fifty or sixty species of wild animals. Forest cover and natural wilderness make Green Heart Park a natural oxygen bar, and also provide a summer resort for citizens.
"Dragon Boat didn't go far away, so I pondered the Green Heart Park near my home. This was the first time I had ridden in the park, rented a double bike, had a canopy and provided shade. Tourist Lu Jianping said that the park is accompanied by beautiful scenery all the way, casually shooting is like a painting, the road is also clean and spacious, cycling to the park is very relaxing and pleasant.
Lighthouse lights up the "Little Bund"
Cruise the canals at night to experience the mix of classic and modern
This Dragon Boat Festival, along the North Canal, known as Beijing's "Little Bund", also attracted many tourists.
At night, on the shore of Hulu Lake in Xihaizi Park, the lighthouse with a history of more than 1,400 years is surrounded by a faint golden light, simple and solemn. The body of the tower and the lake are intertwined, like an ink painting.
"Look, how beautiful the lights of the ancient tower are!" Even Zhou Min, a 50-year-old "old Tongzhou" who has only seen a lighthouse lit up in recent years, "In the past, when we walked around at night, we walked along Xinhua Avenue, because it was lively and bright; Since the tower lit up, the old neighbors came here to gather. ”
Not only the "old Tongzhou" loves, but the tourists who see the lighthouse for the first time also give a thumbs up to this night view. On the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival, 62-year-old Feng Cuiqin saw a photo of the lights of the ancient tower on the Internet, and took the subway with her wife and children from Chaoyang Sanfangxiang that night. ”
Walking on the shore of Hulu Lake, the evening breeze brings a little coolness, looking north, is the modern canal business district, to the south is the Grand Canal tourist attraction where the lighthouse is located. "This blend of classical and modern is really hard to find elsewhere in Beijing." Feng Cuiqin said, no wonder there is an ancient poem - "A branch of tower shadow recognizes Tongzhou".
Further along the embankment of the Millennium Grand Canal, you will come to the cruise ship terminal. Feng Cuiqin and her wife bought two night cruise tickets to see Beijing's "Little Bund" from a different perspective. The siren sounded, the cruise ship started slowly, the two picked up their mobile phones and put the canal, ancient towers, and high-rise buildings into the camera, "When the weather is cooler, I have to bring relatives and friends to the Tongzhou Canal to go around." ”