5. Shichahai scenic area

Location: Xicheng District, Beijing

Shichahai, the only open water landscape in the capital, hosts a wide range of winter activities. Ice rinks in the Shichahai area are one of the city's most popular outdoor skating venues, where visitors can rent skates, ice bikes and sleds. 

The neighboring attractions include the time-honored Yandaixiejie Street and Nanluoguxiang Lane dotted with boutiques, restaurants and trendy bars.