A little girl skates at Shichahai Skating Rink. [File photo]

There is no better place to have fun than the skating rink at Shichahai in the northwestern corner of downtown Beijing. First established in 1952, Shichahai is known for its wide and long skating rink. During the skating season, it draws numerous ice fans, young and old, who come to enjoy speed skating, sleighs and ice hockey. Notably, it is the only skating avenue that stays open late at night. When night falls, the skating rink shines under the lights. Reflections of nearby neon lights shimmer on the rink. People stroll around the many nearby places of historical interest.