Patinage sur glace en plein air à Pekin 2025-2026
Les lacs de Pékin se transforment en patinoires naturelles en hiver
Meilleur moment: fin décembre–début février
À mesure que la température baisse, le patinage sur glace à Pékin devient une activité populaire pour les gens de tous âges. Les lacs de Pékin commencent à geler et à se transformer en patinoires naturelles de glace extérieure. Elles sont habituellement ouvertes aux visiteurs de la fin de décembre ou du début de janvier au début de février, selon le temps et les conditions de glace sur les lacs.
L'un des endroits les plus célèbres est le patinage Shichahai Rink, qui se compose de trois parties : Qianhai (Lac Front), Houhai (Lac Back) et Xihai (Lac Ouest). Qianhai ouvrirait même la patinoire de nuit pour les touristes où vous pourrez profiter du patinage la nuit avec des lumières colorées
Au Shichahai Patinage Rink, vous pouvez vous amuser beaucoup non seulement en étant impliqué dans le patinage sur glace traditionnel, mais aussi dans d'autres activités amusantes comme le vélo sur glace, les glissades de glace, les châteaux de glace pour les enfants et d'autres.
Le lac Kunming couvre les trois quarts du Palais d'été. Kunming Lake Skate Rink est le plus grand à Pékin qui a une superficie de 70 hectares (environ 170 acres). Il s'ouvre généralement plus tard que les autres régions. Il y a deux autres parties principales de patinage au Palais d'été, l'une au lac Suzhou tandis que l'autre est la glissière de glace au quai Xidi. Toutes les activités amusantes sur la glace sont un grand mélange d'exercice et d'amusement. Les adolescents et les enfants sont les principaux visiteurs ici. Ils peuvent profiter de plus de dix sortes de divertissement sur glace, y compris les bateaux à glace électriques et le vélo à glace électrique.
Les lacs dans les parcs deviennent aussi des patinoires populaires, comme la patinoire du parc Beihai et la patinoire du parc Taoranting. Les principales activités sont le patinage sur glace, les chaises glacées et les vélos sur glace, tandis que le parc Taoranting offre également un long glissement sur glace. Les dates d'ouverture des patinoires en plein air dépendent de l'état du lac. Pour la sécurité des visiteurs, ils ne peuvent s'ouvrir que lorsque la glace est de plus de 15 cm d'épaisseur. Cela se produit habituellement à la fin de l'hiver, soit janvier-février.
Il y a beaucoup d'autres patinoires naturelles à travers la ville dans des endroits tels que Zizhuyuan Park, l'Université de Pékin, Yuyuantan Park, et Beijing Botanical Garden Ice Rink. La plupart des lacs et des étangs sont disponibles pour le patinage dès que l'eau gèle, mais les dates varient chaque année.
Conveniently located in the heart of Beijing, Shichahai is easily accessible and surrounded by numerous bars and restaurants. After a day of skating, you can warm up with a hearty meal or a refreshing drink at one of the nearby establishments. However, keep in mind that due to its popularity, the rink can get quite crowded.
Kunming Lake covers three-quarters of the Summer Palace grounds. Kunming Lake Skate Rink is the largest one in Beijing and has an area of 70 hectares (about 170 acres). It is capable of accommodating up to 5,000 people skating on the ice at the same time! There are two other main skating parts in the Summer Palace—one is at Suzhou Lake, while the other is the ice slide at Xidi Wharf.
All fun activities on ice are a great mix of exercise and amusement. Teenagers and children are the main visitors here. They can enjoy more than ten kinds of ice entertainment, including electric iceboats and electric ice bicycles.
The skating rink welcomes visitors daily from late December 2024 to February 3, 8:30 am-5 pm, with ticket sales closing at 4:30 pm to ensure everyone leaves the rink by the designated time. Entrance tickets are priced at 20 yuan per person, with a discounted rate of 10 yuan available for students.
To make the experience more enjoyable, a variety of ice activities are offered. Visitors can enjoy the Single Ice Car at 50 yuan per person, allowing unlimited time on the ice. For a shared adventure, the Double Ice Car is available for 100 yuan per pair, also with no time limits. Additionally, the Ice Bicycle provides a unique way to explore the rink at 100 yuan per person, with unlimited skating time included.
Beihai Park Ice Rink stands as one of Beijing's oldest and most iconic ice skating destinations, offering a picturesque skating experience surrounded by traditional Beijing-style architecture. The combination of its expansive frozen lake and historic setting makes it a quintessential spot for locals and visitors to enjoy during winter.
Conveniently located in the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park Ice Rink is easy to reach without the need for long journeys. The rink provides various equipment for rent, including ice skates, ice chairs, and ice bikes, allowing everyone to partake in the fun, whether gliding across the ice or exploring it in more unique ways. Imbued with a rich atmosphere of traditional Beijing ice sports, the activities at Beihai Park will feature distinctive events such as traditional ice performance displays.
The ice rink operates from the end of December through February 3, depending on weather conditions. It offers two daily sessions: a morning session from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and an afternoon session from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Admission to the general area, which includes access to skating, cartoon ice cars, and ice bicycles, costs 80 yuan per session for both children and adults, with no time restrictions. For those interested in the electric ice motorcycle area, there is an additional charge of 50 yuan for a 10-minute ride.
Taoranting Park, built in 1952, is a renowned historical and cultural destination that blends classical Chinese architecture with modern landscape design. Celebrated for showcasing the rich "pavilion culture" of the Chinese nation, it offers visitors a unique glimpse into traditional aesthetics and artistry.
Since the opening of the Taoranting Park Ice Rink on January 1, 2015, the park has hosted an annual Ice and Snow Carnival, which has become a major attraction. Last year, the carnival has grown even larger, spanning an impressive 38,500 square meters. It now holds the distinction of being the largest snow-themed amusement park among Beijing's municipal parks, drawing crowds with its expansive winter-themed activities and festive atmosphere. The Largest Ice and Snow Park within the Second Ring Road, featuring unique interactive activities such as "Penguin Parades" and "Clown Performances."
The rink welcomes visitors daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with the last entry allowed at 4:30 pm and operations concluding promptly at 5 pm. This schedule runs from late December 2024 to mid-February 2025. Tickets can be purchased conveniently on-site by scanning a QR code or reserved in advance for a seamless experience.
There are lots of other natural ice rinks across the city in places such as Zizhuyuan Park, Peking University, Yuyuantan Park, and Beijing Botanical Garden Ice Rink. Most of the lakes and ponds are available for skating as soon as the water freezes, but dates vary annually.