Beijing Gets Its Own "Seine River"!

The willows along Beijing's streets and alleys are beginning to sprout and turn green, their catkins dancing in the wind like green sprites falling from the sky, adding a touch of romance and poetry to the city. Meanwhile, at Beihai Park, boats glide across the rippling waters where ducks swim freely, bringing to life the ancient Chinese saying "ducks are the first to know spring has warmed the river." Beijing's spring also reveals itself in the depths of hutongs, where in ancient courtyards, the spring breeze awakens grape vines and jujube trees that have slept through winter. They sprout new buds, and life's vitality flows through the weathered tiles and bricks. What's particularly worth mentioning is that Beijing now has its own "Seine River"! Here, you can enjoy coffee, bask in the sunshine, and go boating. Curious readers might wonder, where exactly is Beijing's "Seine River"? What unique scenery does it offer? With these questions in mind, let's talk about Ba River. Ba River, originally dug during the Yuan Dynasty as a grain transport waterway, was later replaced by the Tonghui River and became a drainage channel. It originates from the northeastern city moat in Dongcheng District and is located in the eastern suburbs of Beijing.