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Frozen Fun Meets Festive Traditions
As Chinese New Year approaches, Beijing’s icy landscapes transform into playgrounds for a quirky winter tradition: ice cycling! Locals and travelers alike are flocking to frozen hotspots like Shichahai Lake and the Olympic Stadium, where pedal-powered frosty adventures blend fitness with cultural celebration.
Shichahai’s Frozen Charm
Once a summer boating hub, Shichahai now dazzles with colorful ice bikes zipping across its frozen surface. Families snap selfies against traditional hutong backdrops, while vendors sell steaming tea—perfect for warming up between chilly laps.
Olympic Stadium: Where Sport Meets Frost
The iconic ‘Bird’s Nest’ stadium doubles as a winter wonderland, offering sleek ice bikes for adrenaline-seekers. Race friends under the arena’s towering steel curves, or practice spins that’d make Olympic skaters jealous!
Why It’s Going Viral
‘It’s like TikTok meets winter sports,’ says Liu Mei, a Beijing college student. With Chinese New Year festivities in full swing, ice cycling offers a fresh way to embrace nián wèi (New Year vibes) while staying active. Plus, who can resist those glittering ice selfies?
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Locals and travelers alike are flocking to frozen hotspots like Shichahai Lake and the Olympic Stadium, where pedal-powered frosty adventures blend fitness with cultural celebration.
