Good news for budget travelers! Several major parks in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu have installed 直饮水 (zhí yǐn shuǐ) — direct drinking water fountains with purified water. Look for the blue tap icons on park maps. This is part of a citywide initiative to reduce plastic waste. Bring a reusable bottle — it saves money and the environment.
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