Russia is famous for its winter, so why not enjoy it? Ice-skating is the best way of doing this, there are numerous places around Moscow where you can take part.
I recommend Le Futur, which comes complete with orange ice and a clubbing soundtrack from Megapolis FM. And, of course, there's also skating at Gorky Park.
Le Futur ice-skating rink: Petrovskaya str, 26
Strictly a winter thing. Ice skating on the lake within Beijing University's beautiful campus. The campus itself is a nice place to wander through. A mixture of traditional architecture and modern things. A really nice setting for a bit of fun.
Out in Haidian. Not far from the new line 13 station in wudaokou.
This is a huge ice rink. You can hire skates there too. It is great fun.
Nearest underground/ S-Bahn station is Heidelberger Platz or Hohenzollerndamm.
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