Trip 2: Leisure & Romantic Trip

Updated:
Wed, 04/19/2023

Route:

College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Sanlitun → Sanlitun SOHO → Sanlitun East/West Fifth Street → Liangma River International Style Waterfront → SOLANA

 

Recommendations:

A popular destination with an air of romance. Niched and artistic, the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Sanlitun offers opportunities for sunbathing on the rooftop, buying flowers, wandering around, and visiting Déjà Vu Recycle Store where you may find desired second-hand books. It allows you to experience a comfortable and relaxing lifestyle.

In the winter afternoon, you can head for Sanlitun SOHO, where various cute pets in pet shops may melt your heart. Or you can enjoy an audio-visual feast from a concert in Music Fans Art Space. Sauntering along Sanlitun West Fifth Street to East Fifth Street, you can find a slow-paced lifestyle.

At dusk, you can appreciate the eye-catching sunset along the Liangma River. The dazzling neon lights add to the romantic atmosphere.

At night, SOLANA provides an impressive light festival exclusive for winter. When the neon lights are lit, it will be starry. Here, you can enjoy various delicacies and it’s a perfect photo spot for you and your friends.

 

Tourist attractions:

 

1. College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Sanlitun

sanlitun

It was formerly known as the Capital Primary Industrial School founded in 1907. Integrating featured shops, selected shops, and restaurants, it boasts a quiet and pleasant environment and is dubbed the "artistic backyard garden at Sanlitun".

Address: No. 4 Workers' Stadium North Road, Chaoyang District

 

2. SOHO at Sanlitun

SOHO

Across the street from Taikoo Li Sanlitun, this place has rich popular shops and fashionistas.

Address: No. 8 Workers' Stadium North Road, Chaoyang District

 

3. Sanlitun East/West Fifth Street

Sanlitun East/West Fifth Street

The East/West Fifth Street is situated in the central part of the embassy area, brimming with an exotic atmosphere. It is quiet even though it is close to Taikoo Li Sanlitun.

Address: East Fifth Street, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District

 

4. Liangma River International Style Waterfront

Liangma River International Style Waterfront

It is a cluster of national night culture and tourism consumption. At night, the Liangma River shimmers with stunning brilliance. It incisively and vividly displays an international style and is dubbed the Beijing version of Seine. If taking a boat for sightseeing, you may experience the distinctive beauty of the place.

Address: About 160 meters west of the intersection of Maizidian West Street and Maizidian Street, Chaoyang District

 

5. SOLANA

SOLANA

It is a commercial town full of exotic atmosphere and is provided with a fashionable shopping street, a comfortable entertainment resort, and a catering center with food from all over the world.

Address: No. 6 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District