When it comes to finding a great place in Beijing to spend quality time with your kids, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park is on the tip of the tongue for every parent. Before I became a mom, I had been to Solana maybe once or twice during my entire ten years in Beijing, but as soon as my daughter was born, Solana became our go-to place.
With its spacious outdoor areas, activities for kids, huge water fountain, and plenty of kid-friendly restaurants, Solana offers everything a family needs for a fun and relaxing day out.
Its large open-air spaces are perfect for kids to run around and play in. Unlike crowded indoor malls, Solana’s outdoor layout gives children plenty of room to explore safely. Parents can relax with an ice cream while keeping an eye on their little ones. 
And after all the playing and exploring, there are plenty of kid-friendly restaurants in which to wine and dine. From restaurants that offer free kids’ meals like Thai Garden and Dragon Planet, where kids can literally play with real live lizards, to Q MEX, the 2023 winner of the Beijinger‘s Juicy Burger Cup.
Every restaurant has high chairs, kids’ menus, and spacious seating, making dining hassle-free and also embarrassment-free for those whose kids can get a bit boisterous in restaurants.
This year, for Juicy Burger Fest, Q MEX has created a smash burger that’ll only be available at the festival. Be sure to grab your tickets early and bring the whole family out to this year’s fest.
For all the new parents out there, take a look at our list of recommendations on what to bring to the fest.
Solana is designed with families in mind. The pathways are wide and smooth, making it easy to navigate with strollers. The area is also pedestrian-friendly, so parents don’t have to worry about cars interrupting their walk.
Whether you’re looking for a place where your family can take part in fun activities, enjoy a meal in a pleasant setting, or simply where your kids can burn off energy, Solana has it all. Its combination of open spaces, entertainment, beautiful scenery, and great food makes it one of the best family hangouts in Beijing.
Find it:
6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区
Images: Uni You, the Beijinger
