As the night descends upon the early autumn, brilliant lights illuminate the Liangma River along Beijing's East Third Ring Road. By the river, four ladies dressed in traditional attire are performing an enchanting symphony with Erhu, Pipa, flute, and Zhongruan. Across the tranquil river, a group of audience sits on the steps, captivated by the ethereal performance. A stones-throw away, reeds and lotus leaves cradle a stretch of pristine water, reflecting the colorful lights on the banks. Every now and then, a passing boat sends subtle ripples across the surface.

Regarded as Beijing's "Golden Card", the Liangma River boasts a unique geographical location — it threads through the second and third embassy zones and flows across the three major commercial centers of Sanlitun, Yansha, and SOLANA, which makes it one of the most prosperous areas in the capital.

The Liangma River is divided into four major sections with various themes from east to west. As one navigates by boat, a sequence of 24 bridges shows, each presenting its unique architectural elegance. Among them, the Haoyun Bridge stands out for its ingenious use of stage design techniques and an organic combination of bridge structure and fiber-optic lighting. This blend creates an immersive experience, reminiscent of a shimmering forest, echoing the aura of Van Gogh's renowned painting, the Starry Night.

The Liangma River International Style Waterfront has been recognized as one of the first national night culture and tourism consumption clusters and is included in the national smart tourism immersive experience new space cultivation pilot list. Currently, an increasing number of tourists come here to enjoy the delightful experience of "Nighttime Boat Ride on the Liangma River", immersing themselves in the magnificent spectacle of lights along its course.

Meanwhile, based on the cultural tourism map of the Liangma River Night Tour, Chaoyang District showcases the 1000 lifestyles around the Liangma River. To this end, it has developed three recommended tour routes — Journey of Delious Food, Journey of Fun, and Journey of Art Performance. These routes seamlessly connect numerous attractions and consumption spaces in Chaoyang, including the shopping centers of Sanlitun, Yansha and SOLANA, Chaoyang Park Center Island Theater, POP LAND, and Shuncheng Prince Jun’s Mansion.

(Source: People's Daily Overseas Edition)