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A Quiet Afternoon at the Ark

Start your afternoon at the local favorite gym, grab a quick bite, and wander through the nearby park.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Fitness Ark Health Club

    Arrive at Fitness Ark Health Club. It is a great and cheap health club where foreign students and teachers hang out. Use the time to stretch or just sit in the lobby and take in the local atmosphere near HIT.

  2. 14:15

    Be For Time

    Walk four minutes to Be For Time. It is open 24/7, so you can pop in anytime. Order an all-you-can-eat/drink deal for ¥18. It is a simple, reliable spot to refuel with a snack or drink without worrying about opening hours.

  3. 14:30

    詹天佑广场

    Take a short 12-minute walk north-northeast to Zhan Youjiang Square. This small park is close by and offers a quiet place to sit and watch the afternoon light change over the neighborhood.

Local tip

Be For Time is open 24/7, making it a safe bet for a break regardless of when you start. The walk from the gym to the cafe is short and straightforward.

Check before you go

  • Be For Time is open 24/7.

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