About the Ranking
Beijingers are a group of people that love sports, they always know how to make their life full of fun and health. If you have free time at any moment, try the following ways to relax yourself and enjoy the life in Beijing.
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Estimated 300 million Chinese people use the bicycle as a means of transport and, not surprisingly, bicycle hire shops can be found everywhere, even in smaller towns. Visitors should note that car traffic has been increasing in China, particularly in Beijing, where traffic and pollution levels are high. Major roads outside cities also tend to be busy.
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It is possible to ice skate on Beijing’s lakes during winter. Downhill and cross-country skiing can be practiced in the North-east provinces.
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Many fitness centres are linked to hotels and have membership fees, however, Capital Gymnasium, 5 Baishi Qiao, Xizhimen Wai Dajie, is open for badminton and table tennis, among other sports. The China World Fitness Centre at the China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, has a gym, swimming pool and squash courts.
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Many hotels have swimming pools but use of the facilities is often restricted to hotel residents or members. The Friendship Hotel, 3 Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian, has an outdoor pool, or the Olympic Sports Center, 1 Anding Lu also has a pool. Waterparks have arrived in China in a big way. There are a number around Beijing, including Qingnianhu Water Park, Qingnianhu Park, and Lakeview Waterpark, by Yanqi Lake in Huairou County.
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Indoor and outdoor tennis courts are available at the Beijing Grand Canal Club, Hu Ge Zhuang, Tongzhou District. Outdoor courts are also available at the Beijing International Club on Jianguomenwai, Beijing Tennis Club, on Xiannongtan, and Beijing International Centre, on Tiantan Donglu.
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The ancient ‘shadow art' of Tai Chi, a series of linked movements performed in a slow relaxed manner using the entire body whilst focusing the mind, is traditionally practised in towns throughout China, particularly in the early morning hours, and visitors wishing to learn or participate are welcome.