An aerial view of Dongli Lake in Tianjin's Dongli district. [Photo/WeChat account: tianjindongli001]
Dongli Lake in Tianjin's Dongli district, covering the same area as Hangzhou's West Lake and featuring a 45-kilometer shoreline, offers the ideal balance of travel pace and relaxation.
Spanning 8 square kilometers of water and over 2,333 hectares of forest, the area releases 56,700 metric tons of oxygen annually, creating a refreshing microclimate and providing a natural increase in humidity of 9.6 percent that offers soothing coolness.
Beyond its scenic beauty, Dongli Lake is a lively public space. The 13-km lakeside trail welcomes runners in the morning and families in the evening. The half-marathon, now in its third year, attracts thousands of runners to this beautiful ecological track.
At night, the immersive show "Jinxi (Tonight) Dongli Lake" provides a 50-minute visual and auditory experience.
The area also boasts a thriving consumer scene, with the vitalized Langju Hot Spring Valley now a complex integrating hot springs, performances, sports, and hotels. Lakeside camping bases and themed party venues offer trendy spots for young people to relax.
Additionally, Dongli Lake offers a "one-ticket" pass that links eight attractions for a seamless experience: relax in hot springs, enjoy amusement parks, stroll through lakeside markets, and chat over tea in quaint inns — all in one day.