Summer has officially arrived in the Chinese mainland! ☀️ Yesterday, May 30, Beijing and Hebei Province felt the first real sting of the 2026 heatwave, with temperatures climbing past the 35°C mark. 🌡️
Beijing saw the mercury hit 35.2°C, while Shijiazhuang City in Hebei Province matched it with a scorching 35°C by midday. For anyone walking the streets, it was definitely time to break out the sunscreen and iced coffees! 🥤✨
But here is the coolest part: the Beijing Subway has your back. To make sure commuters and tourists don't melt during their journeys, they've launched a dual-temperature car system. 🚇❄️
Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach to AC, the subway now offers "cold" and "cool" cars, with a 2-degree Celsius difference between them. Whether you're someone who loves a frosty breeze or prefer something a bit milder, this flexible cooling measure is a total game-changer for summer travel in the city. 🌍💬
Stay hydrated and keep it chill, everyone! 💧
Reference(s):
First heatwave of 2026 exceeding 35 C hits Beijing and Hebei
cgtn.com
