S’now Much Fun To Be Had at These Snow & Ice Play Parks

Tired of waiting for snow? Well, it looks like we’re all due to wait some more before Beijing gets a white makeover, since the weather forecast still shows no sign of snow for now. But if you can’t wait any longer, then check out these play places around the capital for some snowy fun!

玉渊潭公园 yùyuāntán gōngyuán

Located in Haidian District, on the west side of the city, is a huge park that’s been transformed into a snowy winter wonderland. The park is an open snowy playground that’s perfect for tubing and running around in giant inflatable balls like a hamster. Simply put, they’ve got plenty of snow and plenty of open space. Like with most places in Beijing, though, if you go on a weekend or holiday, you can expect some pretty sizable crowds. But, during the weekdays the place is as good as exclusively yours!

Find it:
海淀区西三环中路10号
10 West Third Ring Middle Road, Haidian District

圣露庄园冰雪嘉年华 Shenglu Ice and Snow Festival

A parent kindly recommended this park which is currently offering discounted tickets on the mini-program below. The park sits on the border between Chaoyang and Shunyi north of central Beijing, and welcomes visitors to enjoy their myriad of snow activities including dog sleds, banana boats, snow tanks, inflatables, and ice chair skating and more. A single child free play ticket starts from RMB 298 (50% the usual price) and a 1 parent 1 child ticket is RMB 328.

Find it:
北京市朝阳区崔各庄乡奶东工业园圣雅圣露国际酒庄（东1门）
Sheng Yashenglu International Cellar
Cuigezhuangxiang Naidong Industrial Park, Chaoyang

龙潭湖冰雪嘉年华 Longtanhu Snow and Ice

This is probably the most centrally located snow and ice play park you can find in Beijing, as it is right in Longtan Park in Dongcheng District, a mere six kilometers south of the Forbidden City. Offering snow slopes, a snow maze, snow tanks and inflatables for rolling around in the snow, kids can easily spend a couple hours playing here. Accompanying adults are subject to an entrance ticket of RMB 100, and on Dianping you can purchase a RMB 65 ticket that gives you access to three activities.

Find it:
东城区龙潭路16号 (龙潭湖公园北门内)
16 Longtan Road, Dongcheng (inside Longtan Park North Gate)

蟹岛冰雪·大世界 xièdǎo bīngxuě · dàshìjiè

This snow and ice world isn’t the largest, but it‘s located within Chaoyang District and has the basics – snow slopes for tubing, inflatables for rolling around in the snow, and banana boating (yes, on snow). There’s also an inflatable kiddy castle for little ones to play around in. Tickets start from RMB 68 for different areas within the park.

Find it:
朝阳区蟹岛路1号蟹岛荷花池 (蟹岛绿色生态度假村内)
1 Xiedao Lu, Chaoyang District (Hehuachi, inside Xiedao Green Ecology Holiday Village)

香江冰雪嘉年华 Xiangjiang Ice and Snow Carnival

Great for young kids who want to slide down and dig around in the powdery white snow, this snow park located in east Beijing does not look to be too crowded at the moment. The park is open every day from 9am to 6pm and offers discounted tickets starting from RMB 38 on Dianping.

Find it:
朝阳区常营乡草房地铁站
Caofang Subway Station, Changying Township, Chaoyang District