Eight Must-See Attractions in Tongzhou District, Beijing

  As the sub-centre of Beijing, Tongzhou, with its unique charm, is the perfect place to explore the new face of the imperial capital. Today, let's set off on a journey together to uncover the eight unmissable attractions in Tongzhou, and start a cultural and natural feast on the go.

Universal Resort

Universal Resort brings the magical world of film to life with a comprehensive film-themed park that includes seven themed scenic spots. Here you can stroll through the magical world of Harry Potter or dance with the little yellow man. Every moment is the fulfilment of childhood dreams, making you forget the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in infinite joy.

Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Zone

As the first national 5A-level tourist attraction in eastern Beijing, the Grand Canal Cultural and Tourism Scenic Spot combines leisure, holiday, experience and shopping, with the core attractions including the 'Three Temples and One Pagoda', the Canal Park and the Grand Canal Forest Park. The adjacent Grand Canal Museum is the best place to read the story of the canal and get to know this 'living' cultural heritage.

Urban Green Centre Forest Park

Amidst the urban forest constructed by reinforced concrete, the Urban Green Centre Forest Park has become the first choice for citizens to get close to nature with its unique ecological design. The art installations in the park are cleverly integrated with the natural landscape, and every step is a flowing picture. Riding, walking, bird watching ...... every breath is a gift from nature.

Xihaizi Park

As the oldest park in Tongzhou, Xihaizi Park is not only home to the first water world in the suburbs of Beijing, but also to the famous Lamp-Burning Buddha Relic Pagoda. There are more than 60 kinds of plants and trees in the park, including ancient acacias that are more than 500 years old. On the rockery piled up at the old city ruins, there are scenic pavilions of different shapes, so that when you climb up to the top, you can see the beauty of the park at the bottom of your eyes.

Majuqiao Wetland Park in Wanzhou suburbs of Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan

As a paradise for bird-watching enthusiasts, Majuqiao Wetland Park is far away from the hustle and bustle, and is known for its rich wetland ecosystems and a great variety of bird resources. It is not only a treasure trove of ecological education, but also a paradise for photography enthusiasts, where every flying feather under the lens tells the story of nature.

Xiaobao Cultural Square

As the core of Songzhuang Art District, Xiaobao Culture Square gathers many artists' studios and galleries. Creative graffiti and art exhibitions can be seen everywhere as you stroll through it. It is a gathering place for artists and a spiritual home for literary and artistic youths , and every part of it exudes a strong artistic flavour and inspires unlimited creativity.

Canal Peony Park

The Canal Peony Garden is planted with more than 60 varieties of peonies, including Xugang, Blue Moon, Guifei Izutsui, Yellow Peony and Green Peony, totalling 150,000 plants. From April to May every year, 10,000 peonies bloom with colourful and fragrant scent, making it an excellent place to enjoy flowers and take photos. Being in the sea of flowers is not only a visual feast, but also a deep understanding of traditional culture.

Farm 1982

Want to experience some farming fun? 1982 Farm fulfils all your fantasies of country life. Bring your kids to 1982 Farm and experience the fun of farming. Planting and picking with your own hands, and having close contact with small animals, every moment here is full of innocent laughter, which is the ideal place for modern urban families to find their way back to the nature.

Sound Art Museum

Dedicated to exploring, collecting, protecting and disseminating sound works, the Sound Art Museum is the first museum about sound art in China. It collects a wide variety of sound artworks, from ancient records to modern audio installations, each sound carries the memory of the times, allowing people to swim in the sea of sound and feel the flow of time.
Whether you are a thrill-seeking adventurer, a culture-loving explorer, or a traveller longing for tranquillity, you can find your own spiritual habitat here. The next time you travel, why not include Tongzhou in your itinerary and experience for yourself the difference these eight sights bring.