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Beijing, April 18 – On April 18, the “Blooms in April, Joyful Spring for Children” Promotional Session for Beijing’s Tourism and Leisure Greenway Resources and the “Two Parks, One River” Greenway Roaming Themed Event were held simultaneously at Beijing Garden Expo Park in Fengtai District and Shougang Park in Shijingshan District. Featuring the characteristic of “One River, Two Banks, and Dual District Linkage”, the event deeply connected the core resources of Garden Expo Park, Shougang Park, and the Yongding River, namely the “Two Parks, One River”, presenting a panoramic view of the unique charm of the capital’s greenways that “integrate ecological livability with cultural and tourism elements”. It offered citizens and tourists a spring feast combining natural sightseeing, cultural experiences, and parent-child leisure.

At 9 a.m., the atmosphere at the main venue of Beijing Garden Expo Park was lively. A vibrant children’s street dance performance kicked off the event, its energetic rhythm instantly igniting the spring scene and opening the prologue with youthful vitality. Two “Little Promotion Ambassadors” tell the story of the two districts’ greenways with their earnestness, sharing the scenery at their doorstep with the purest affection, vividly and amicably conveying citizens’ genuine fondness for the greenways. The intangible cultural heritage (ICH) “Martial Rhyme of Western Beijing” Shaolin Bafa Quan performance was powerful and forceful, fully displaying the profound heritage of western Beijing’s traditional culture. It added a rich humanistic atmosphere to the greenway promotion, complementing the spring leisure vibe.

During the greenway activity release segment, “Half-Day Outdoor Charging Station” campaign by Meituan and the Beijing Walking Association’s “Greenway Tour” activities were launched on site. After a long whistle sound, the “Two Parks, One River” greenway cycling and hiking activities officially commenced. All participants, greeting the gentle spring breeze and the picturesque scenery, merged into the spring ecological stroll along the Garden Expo Park greenway.

Firmly seizing the major strategic opportunity presented by the coordinated development of the “Two Parks, One River”, Shougang deeply integrating industrial heritage with the ecological greenway. The newly unveiled Shougang Park Leisure Greenway, with a total length of 10.7 kilometers, connects such spots as the Blast Furnace No.3, Big Air Shougang, and Qunming Lake. It blends industrial style with Winter Olympics culture, catering to photography, trendy play, and leisure, making it a representative “internet-famous landmark” in Beijing. On the 18th, the “Greenway Roaming Party” flash mob activity made a brilliant debut at Shougang Park, with four themed activities complementing each other. For the “Spring Cycling and Hiking” event, a leisurely hiking route connected the East Factory Gate, High Line Park, “Ring of the Winter Olympics”, and Yongding River Market, offering scenic views at every step. An energetic cycling route traversed core landmarks like the Blast Furnace No.3, Chagang Cycling Station, Shangri-La Hotel, and the Aerial Walkway, featuring fun interactive stops such as aerobic drumming, hug interactions, an “Emotion Recycling Station”, and instant photo check-ins. Participants unlocked diverse experiences by collecting badge fragments and completing Bingo check-ins. The “Riverside Gathering of Poetry and Music” event utilized the open spaces at Yongding River Market and the shores of Qunming Lake to host a grassland concert and a lakeside poetry recital respectively. Bands played spring melodies while reciters performed by the water, allowing art, nature, and industrial heritage to shine together. The “ICH Market” event brought together Shijingshan Gifts, Fengtai Gifts, and ICH projects from both districts at Shijingshan Academy, gathering exquisite artisan craftsmanship and trendy cultural creative products to create a cultural market that was explorable, enjoyable, and shoppable. The “Family Exploration and Learning Tour” event was organized jointly by the two districts’ libraries, leading parent-child families into Shougang Park to explore its transformation story from “Steel Memory” to a new urban landmark, integrating natural science and industrial culture into the study tour. The four themed activities or events complemented each other, making all visitors have a warmer and more interesting experience in a vibrant spring greenway.

It is reported that this event used the greenway as a link, deeply integrating diverse formats such as ecology, culture and tourism, sports, consumption, and intangible cultural heritage. It achieved resource sharing, complementary advantages, and synergistic effects between Fengtai and Shijingshan districts, further polishing the distinctive “Two Parks, One River” cultural tourism brand. This empowers Beijing’s tourism and leisure greenways to truly become a high-quality preferred space for citizens’ leisure and fitness, parent-child study tours, and urban micro-vacations.