Tongzhou: The Perfect Fusion of Art and Life

🌈 Tongzhou, once known as a "sleeping city", has now transformed into Beijing's urban sub-center, and it's simply too charming! Here, art and fashion intertwine, and the everyday life coexists perfectly with poetry and distant places😎. If you don't know about Tongzhou yet, you might really not understand life! 🎨【Artistic Touches of Life】 🌟 Beijing City Library: This place boasts the world's largest single reading room and a leading domestic intelligent three-dimensional book storage! The floor-to-ceiling glass windows, comfortable sofa seats, and the well-arranged mountain of books design make reading super stylish and cozy🤩. 🌟 Beijing Art Center: Known as Beijing's version of the "Sydney Opera House", it is the National Centre for the Performing Arts' branch in Tongzhou! The architectural inspiration comes from Tongzhou's ancient granaries and the ships that transported goods, located by the canal lake, the nighttime lighting effects are simply stunning😍. 🌟 Dagao International Art Center: This is a super exquisite and low-key niche art district, also one of my "secret gardens". In addition to the sculptures scattered around, you can also find the creative space of the cutting-edge designer clothing brand N·MORE, and the treasure restaurant Warm Time that amazes the taste buds with local dishes. Moreover, the wine cellar Easydrink house's casual business style is also a unique scenery in the district😜. 🌳【Green Quests】 🌟 Grand Canal Forest Park: As the big brother of Tongzhou's parks, it has beautiful natural scenery and rich entertainment facilities. It's not only an excellent place for camping but also pet-friendly, with a playground specially designed for children🎠. 🌟 Jinfu Wetland Park: This is a little-known treasure, with winding paths and a super tranquil environment. It's more suitable to drive there as public transportation is not very convenient. There are many birds, making it a great place for bird watching. Inside the park, there's a Fusion restaurant Fish Road that specializes in fish, and Apollo Bakehouse, a dessert and bakery coffee shop run by a New Zealander, both worth a try😋. 🚶‍【Leisurely Strolls】 🌟 Zhangjiawan Market: On the 3rd and 8th days of the lunar calendar, this becomes the unified destination for the people of Tongzhou. The strong local atmosphere and the fun of bargaining are full of joy😜. 🌟 BERRY BEANS: This coffee shop located inside a water tower is so distinctive! Specialty cold drip and special blend coffee, as well as various flavors of Napoleon cake, are all must-tries. The echo and reverberation of the water tower itself intertwine, creating a sensory feast🤩. 🌟 Tongzhou Hutong city walk: Tongzhou Museum - Hui Min Hutong - Mosque - Nan Da Jie - Zizhu An Hutong - Xiong Jia Hutong - Ma Jia Hutong. Following this route, you can both learn about the history and culture of Tongzhou and experience the authentic life of the hutongs. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦【Quality Time】 🌟 You'an RV Club: A paradise for families, backed by a park with vast green spaces. Inside the park, there's a special restaurant converted from an abandoned train, which is both delicious and photogenic. At the entrance of the campsite, the "Hobbit's hut" is a place where children can play to their heart's content. 🌟 Unique Organic Strawberry Mushroom Vegetable Picking Garden: The strawberries here are known as some of the best in Beijing! Children can also get up close and personal with various small animals, participate in every step from the field to the table, which is super awesome🤗. In short, Tongzhou is really a place full of charm, whether it's art, culture, nature, or life, you can feel endless fun. For those who haven't been to Tongzhou yet, take some time to explore this mysterious and beautiful place!💖