In Chaoyang District, agriculture can be such a fashion. Unmanned orchards, agricultural tourism, and landscape with wheat field …… What are the other highlights of urban agriculture? Let’s take a look! Irrigation and picking can be completed with just “one click” at "unmanned orchards"   At Chaolai Agricultural Park, Laiguangying Township, a technician can control the lighting, temperature, water, and air inside the greenhouse through a mini-programe set in the phone. Tasks such as irrigation and harvesting can be done by robots. With the aid of digital technology, Chaolai Agricultural Park has achieved a yield increase of over 15% per mu, reduced labor input by approximately 50%, and lowered the use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides by more than 10%. Similarly, Lang Jujube Orchard in Sunhe Township has been digitally upgraded and established 36 digitally-controlled greenhouse facilities, moving towards the goal of…

The public space located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Guanzhuang Road and Chaoyang Road's side road has been completed. The residents now have another small park right near their residences. The park is designed with leisure, fitness, and greening functions, truly realizing the concept of "park just outside the home". 2,100-square-meter multifunctional park The renovated public space covers an area of approximately 2,100 square meters. Although the space is not large, it is rich in functionality. It not only adds leisure seating and sunshades for residents to rest, but also provides greening lawns, artistic walls, and other environmental beautification facilities. To facilitate walking for the elderly, the park has also used colored water-permeable concrete pavement for footpaths. This environmentally friendly paving material enhances the park’s aesthetics and features slip resistance during rainy days. Besides, eight…

We are here at THE BOX. It is one of the trendiest places for young consumers in Beijing right now. There's a skatepark, basketball court. It’s also very pet-friendly. We need to go inside and find out why young consumers come here. Let's go!   IN-STORE SHOPPING VS ONLINE SHOPPING It’s a different experience when you bring the stuff online to physical retail stores. I like going to shopping malls like these during the weekend. I can try on the items in physical stores. It’s convenient online. There are more options. It’s easier, you can just scroll late at night at home.   IS PRICE THE MAIN FACTOR? It has to be affordable for what you're getting. If it's a nice pair of pants, it's okay to pay extra if the quality and style are good. Cheap price is only one reason. Before, all these branding are online. Now, they have retail stores. People can just come…

NOW IN SANLITUN [Photo via Beijing Daily App] On the evening of October 26, the 2023 Taikoo Li Sanlitun Light Festival kicked off.   About the Event [Photo via Beijing Daily App]   The venue was illuminated by world-class ChronoHarp and GLOW installations created by the Australian light art studio Amigo & Amigo. Following its premiere in Australia, ChronoHarp has embarked on a world tour, while GLOW is making its global debut.  [Photo via Beijing Daily App]   ChronoHarp, showcased in Taikoo Li Sanlitun South, is an electronic artwork that employs light-sensing technology to create a virtual harp that visitors can play. During the lighting ceremony, visitors gathered around the installation and created a unique musical composition together by plucking the sensor strings on the…

The 2023 Liangma River International Arts Festival kicked off on the evening of October 15, 2023, and is scheduled to run until mid-November, featuring 38 outstanding cultural and artistic events from both China and the rest of the world.   Cultural and art troupes from Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe have been invited to the festival. They will stage performances, participate in market gatherings, and engage in cultural exchanges, including the China-Europe Cultural and Art Carnival and the Kisters Russian Ensemble's flash mob show "Versatile Celebrities". In addition to showcasing exotic cultures, the arts festival will also feature public welfare shows such as the 2023 Capital Citizens' Music Hall and the "People's Weekend Grand Stage". This year's arts festival is scheduled to be held at multiple locations, with the Liangma River being the main stage where cultural performances will be presented on cruise ships. At the parks, business districts, and…