Beijing parks begin to open their lakes for boating

Beihai Park

The icy surface of The lake in Beihai Park melted half a month ago. The Park has since replaced ship batteries and cleaned The boats. Saturday at 9 a.m., The Park was officially open for boating. Many tourists came to enjoy The fun. This year, There are more than 460 vessels in The Park, including electric, paddle and pedal boats. The electrical boats and pedal boats can take four to six people. Boats that come in shapes of lotus flowers and ducks are also available for entertainment.

In order to facilitate The rental of boats, The Park has opened seven terminals. The sales booths are opened daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The lake closes at 5 p.m.

Recreational boating at Beihai Park, March 16, 2019 /VCG Photo

Beihai Park is now open for boating. /VCG Photo

Tips:

For an electrical boat of 6 people, The price is a 400 yuan deposit and 160 yuan per hour. For 4 people, Thedeposit is 300 yuan and 100 yuan per hour.

For a pedal boat of 6 people, The price is a 300 yuan deposit and 120 yuan per hour. For 4 people, Thedeposit is 200 yuan and 60 yuan per hour.

Beihai Park is located on No.1, Wenjin Street, Xicheng District of Beijing.

Yuyuantan Park

Yuyuantan Park located on The south street of Yuyuantan Road, Haidian District, is also open to boating starting from today, with more than 600 boats to choose from. The Park is also at its best time for cherry blossoms.

Visitors on a boat in Yuyuantan Park, March 16, 2019 /VCG Photo

A girl takes pictures of cherry blossoms in Yuyuantan Park. /VCG Photo

Spring has already come. With two Parks opening Their lakes to visitors, oTher Parks in Beijing such as The Summer Palace and Zizhuyuan Park will also be open for boating soon.