[Photo via Beijing Daily] Researchers have recently spotted a yellow-breasted bunting, a critically endangered bird species, in Beijing Olympic Forest Park. The species, also known as Emberiza aureola, is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species and is under first-class national protection in China. The discovery of the rare bird in a city park indicates improving ecological environment of the Chinese capital, according to the researchers from Beijing Forestry University and the municipal wildlife rescue center. In recent years, Beijing has strived to launch afforestation projects, ecosystem restoration projects, and the like to enrich the local biodiversity in its urban areas. The latest list of Beijing's terrestrial wildlife shows that currently, the city boasts 515 varieties of wild birds, ranking second among all the capital cities of G20 countries. (Source: The People's Government of…

Beijing has launched a series of activities for the 32nd National Urban Water Conservation Publicity Week. This year's activities will be held on the theme of "promoting urban water conservation and building cities desirable to live in". The first water-saving theme cinema in Beijing was unveiled in SOLANA, Chaoyang District. During the publicity week, Beijing will organize activities such as "Exploration Journey to Tap Water" in the Beijing Water Museum, the cultural and creative stamp collection in the Beijing Water Saving Exhibition Hall, and water-saving check-in routes in Beijing Zoo. (Source: Beijing Daily)

As night falls, the south square of Chaoyang Joy City is bustling with tourists, who come there for food, alcoholic beverage, and music... The 1,200-square-meter open-air Urban Night Alley provides a space for young people to relax and have fun. This summer, the Urban Night Alley will last until July 16, opening at 16:00 and closing spontaneously every day. They will vitalize the night-time economy on Qingnian Road. With government putting efforts in upgrading the surrounding environment and traffic conditions, the accessibility and consumption experience of the Chaoqing Business District will be greatly improved. In early March this year, Chaoyang District started to upgrade the surrounding environment of Chaoyang Joy City. The renovation will render the surroundings of the Qingnianlu metro station a "city living room" that integrates the city square, street-front interaction space, and green space. (Source: WeChat Official Account of Chaoyang District Bureau of…

Located in the China World Trade Center near the East 3rd Ring Road, Jingxiang Street is in the Jianwai Sub-district of Chaoyang District, next to the CBD core area. At present, the renovation of Jingxiang Street is underway. According to the project leader, the renovation area of Jingxiang Street is about 200 meters long. It starts from the west end of the attached building of AVIC headquarters and ends at the outer wall of Nanlang Home at the east end of the Ruisai Business Building, with a construction area of 14,000 square meters. After the renovation, Jingxiang Street will introduce 12 to 15 high-quality catering brands. According to the statistics of Report on China Fine Dining Industry 2023 released by Meituan, consumption of exquisite food and beverage is becoming popular year by year with Chaoyang District accounting for 80% among the top 5 business districts in Beijing. These restaurants are mainly located around Liangmaqiao, Sanyuanqiao, Beijing…