The Bus Line 1 has been extended west to Shougang Park. Let's follow the newly added stops and enjoy the urban landscape of Shijingshan along the way.

[Photo via the Beijing International Sculpture Park]

Getting off at Babaoshan (八宝山) Stop, you can reach the Beijing International Sculpture Park in no time. Inside, the lakes mirror the sunset glow, amazing bronze statues are accompanied by the roses nearby, creating an amazing ambiance integrating art and the fragrance of flowers and presenting the gentle charm unique to Shijingshan.

[Photo via the official WeChat account of the Zhongguancun Shijingshan Science Park]

Langyuan Park is also near Babaoshan Stop. Besides the old factory buildings with red-brick walls, there is an ancient stupa. Here, old warehouses have been converted into bookshops and cafés, making every visitor reluctant to leave.

[Photo via the Converged Media Center of Shijingshan District]

Take the bus to Laoshan (老山) Stop, and Laoshan Park is only a few steps away. The pines and cypresses in the park stay evergreen. Strolling along the forest paths, you are greeted by lush greenery on every side and a sense of tranquility.

[Photo via VCG]

Getting off at Jingyanfandian (京燕饭店) Stop, you can reach the Shijingshan Amusement Park. As night falls, the Ferris wheel and the castle light up, and a spectacular molten-iron firework show begins.

[Photo via the Converged Media Center of Shijingshan District]

Near Laogucheng (老古城) Stop lies the Xin'an City Memory Park, where red-brick houses and old enamelware quietly tell the stories of the past.

[Photo via Beijing Shijingshan]

Getting off at Xinshougang (新首钢) Stop, a short walk brings you to Shougang Park. The Big Air Shougang, blast furnaces, the former cooling towers and the WTT competition venues are located across the area — all well worth a visit.

(Source: Shijingshan Wenlv)