[2024 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Purple Bamboo Park (Updated Nov)

Youxian Mountain House | A 'Little Jiangnan' hidden in Beijing's Third Ring

🔹🔹Zizhuyuan is a rare indoor park in Beijing known for its bamboo scenery, a landscape with Jiangnan characteristics, naturally there are Jiangnan-style buildings, hidden on the north bank of the South Long River, Youxian Mountain House, is my long-cherished Jiangnan courtyard, surrounded by mountains and green bamboo, the courtyard is elegant and quiet, small bridges and flowing water, as if in the middle of Jiangnan water town. . 🔹🔹There are also exhibitions in the courtyard recently, the exhibition is free, lasting until next February, interested friends can go and see. ❤️Exhibition: 🔸Viewing Ceremony - The Importance of Ancient Chinese Rituals🔸 . 💰Ticket: Free (No reservation required) 🕒Park opening hours: 06:00—20:00 Exhibition opening hours: 08:30—17:30 📍Inside Zizhuyuan Park, Haidian District, Beijing 🚆Subway Line 9 National Library Station D Southwest Exit, then walk about 500 meters to Zizhuyuan. .

Zizhuyuan Park

It is situated in the Haidian District of northwestern Beijing and comprises three picturesque lakes with small islands within them. The lakes are connected by bridges. The water is full of lotus flowers in summer and surrounded by tall willow trees. Here and there pavilions offer shade and a place to relax. There are several groves of splendid bamboo hence its name of "Purple Bamboo Park" - indeed around 50 species of bamboo can be found here. Some of the buildings, bridges and other structures are constructed from the bamboo. Also of note are the lovely plum blossoms which flower in spring. The dredging of the lakes and building of the artificial hills dates from the 12th century with further renovations during the Ming dynasty and again in 1959. It is possible to be rowed on a traditional, covered boat on the lakes. #beijingtrip #urbanexplorer #easylife

Zizhuyuan rewards maple to see ginkgo, autumn scenery is good, free Beijing enjoy autumn colors, not far, free, people are still less! ? Look at this! Located in Haidian District, the Zizhuyuan Park next to the National Library wins with bamboo scenery, but the cherry blossoms in spring, the ginkgo and red maple in autumn are also very good. When the crowds flock to Xiangshan on weekends, there are often not many people in Zizhuyuan. Look at Ginkgo: The scale of Ginkgo in Zizhuyuan Park is not as good as that of Diaoyutai, but it is very old and very powerful. From afar, even a few trees are particularly eye-catching and self-contained. When the weather is good, don't bother to look for it. If you go to the most dazzling yellow, you must be ginkgo. Red Maple: The maple trees in Zizhuyuan are basically ingots, about twenty or thirty. Although it is not a piece of forest, the shape of the tree is very attractive, and the color is gradually reddening, which is very eye-catching. Many people are here to pick up the leaves and take pictures, which is the most beautiful autumn scene. Practical tips: Tickets: Zizhuyuan tickets free Opening time: October-April: Opening time 6:00, stop time 20 :00, closing time 21:00 Traffic information: Get off at the National Library Station of Metro Line 4 and Metro Line 9, and walk on foot. The National Library next to the Zizhuyuan also has a huge ginkgo, quite beautiful

Zizhuyuan Park, here I come!

Zizhuyuan Park is a natural landscape park located at No. 35, Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing. It is named after the "Fuyin Zizhuyuan" temple from the Ming and Qing dynasties in the northwest of the park. The South Changhe River and Shuangzi Canal run through the park, forming a basic pattern of three lakes, two islands, one embankment, one river, and one canal. Zizhuyuan Park is known for its bamboo scenery, with over 300 species of plants, more than 50 species of birds, and various other organisms, making it a park rich in biodiversity. The park's landscaping strives for a natural look, with rugged rocks interspersed with flowers, trees, and bamboo, showcasing the cultural charm of the Chinese nation. In the middle of the park, Qinglian Island features "Bayi Pavilion" and "Bamboo Rhythm Scenic Stone"; Mingyue Island has "Wenyue Tower" and "Xiaosheng Drunken Moon"; the west side has "Crossing the Sea to the East" and "Zizhu Fishing"; the south side has "Chengbi Mountain House" and a children's playground; the north side of Changhe River is the "Junshi Garden" with unique Jiangnan garden features, where the mountains are winding and undulating, the water bodies are gathered and scattered, the plant configuration is delicate, and the structures are light, elegant, and unique. The park also offers a wealth of science education resources and special activities, such as the beauty of gardens, traditional festivals, birds and fish, plant notes, as well as garden tours and traditional cultural activities. Zizhuyuan Park is a park that combines natural beauty, cultural charm, and science education, suitable for visitors of all ages to visit and learn.

I watch the seasons change at Zizhuyuan Park.

Autumn at Zizhuyuan Park 1. Best time to visit: • The best time to visit Zizhuyuan Park is from mid-October to mid-November, when chrysanthemums are in full bloom and the ginkgo and maple trees are ablaze with color. 2. Opening hours and tickets: • Zizhuyuan Park is open from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm. Admission is free and no reservation is required. 3. Transportation: • Subway: Take Line 4 to National Library Station and walk about 500 meters to the park. • Bus: The east gate is near National Library Station, served by buses 86, 92, 129, and more. The south gate is near Baishiqiao West Station, served by buses 87, 114, and more. The southwest gate is near Zizhuyuan South Gate Station, served by buses 87, 114, and more. The west gate is near Wanshousi Station, served by many buses. The north gate is near Zizhuyuan North Gate Station, served by bus 481. 4. Autumn viewing route: • Enter through the east gate and admire the chrysanthemums at the entrance. Then, head to the south lake to see the "sacred tree." Continue clockwise around the lake, enjoying the willows, reeds, and chrysanthemums along the way. Finally, admire the red maples near Wenyue Tower. 5. Cultural experience route: • Visit Yunshiyuan to appreciate the exquisite Jiangnan gardens. Tour Youxianshanguan to learn about traditional culture. 6. Natural scenery route: • Stroll to the western hillside area of the park to admire the dense forest and cute cats. Then, head to the bamboo grove in the southeast to enjoy the tall, green bamboo. 7. Highlights: • Sacred tree: A huge willow tree on the island in the south lake. Its leaves turn a beautiful yellow in autumn. • Red maples: The red maples near Wenyue Tower are a great photo spot. • Ginkgo trees: Two ginkgo trees in the Fuyin Zizhuyuan Palace courtyard were planted in the Ming Dynasty. They are very old and impressive. • Chrysanthemums: Chrysanthemums can be seen throughout the park. There are many varieties and colors. 8. Dining options: • The park has some small shops selling drinks, snacks, and other simple foods. 9. Activities: • The park has planned a series of autumn activities, including leaf collages, leaf viewing, and chrysanthemum arranging, to immerse visitors in the beauty of chrysanthemums in floral art. 10. Photography tips: • The "Green Carpet Poetry" area in Zizhuyuan Park uses a plant landscaping method that creates a vast open space with sparse trees and grass, making it a great photo spot. I hope this guide helps you fully experience the natural beauty and cultural charm of Zizhuyuan Park in Beijing this autumn.

Don't miss it! The red maple leaves at Zizhuyuan Park are here (with route).

After waiting for a year, I finally got to see them! 😄 On November 7, the maple leaves at Zizhuyuan Park 🍁 have turned red on a large scale It is now the best time to view them 📣 If you want to see the red maple leaves 🍁, hurry up I just came back today and made a map of the red maple spots, sharing it with you ✅Must-see 1⃣️ Sacred Tree on Huxin Island: The park has removed the withered lotus leaves, and the lake is clean, so you can take photos of the reflections, see picture 9 2⃣️ Red Maple at Wenyue Tower: Currently, 80% of the red maple leaves have turned red, and the next two weeks are the best time to view them. 🗺️Zizhuyuan Park Autumn Viewing Route Enter from the East Gate ➡️ See the Sacred Tree at Hehua Ferry ➡️ See the Red Maple at Wenyue Tower ➡️ See the Jiangnan Autumn Scenery at Youxian Mountain Pavilion ➡️ Enjoy the Autumn Scenery at Zizhuyuan Palace 🚇Transportation Take Metro Line 16 to National Library Station, Exit F If you drive, you can park at the southwest gate or east gate of the park. The parking lot is very small and often full. I usually park at the Shangri-La Hotel and then ride a bike or walk to the southwest gate. 💗Travel Tips 1⃣️ Besides the popular maple trees, there are many beautiful maple trees by the lake at Zizhuyuan Park, and the Yuanbao Maple is very photogenic. 2⃣️ Zizhuyuan Palace is open to the public from November, and the ginkgo trees are also golden, so you can visit them together. 3⃣️ There are also Wuta Temple and Wanshou Temple around the park, which are good places to see ginkgo trees, and you can visit them together.

The maple leaves in Zizhuyuan Park have reached the next level!

Many people think that to see maple leaves in Beijing, you have to go to famous attractions like Xiangshan or Pofengling. But actually, there is a park in the city with beautiful maple leaves, and that is Zizhuyuan Park. ⛺[Tips]: There is a large area of red maple trees next to the island in the middle of the lake. The maple leaves here have already turned red and are expected to last for about two weeks. In addition to red maple leaves, you can also see yellow maple leaves. The colorful autumn scenery is mesmerizing. ⭐️ Lotus Ferry There are many red and yellow maple trees nearby, and the maple trees by the lake shine in the sunlight. ⭐️ Lotus Bridge You can see a few red maple trees when passing by Lotus Bridge. They are bright red in the sunlight. ⭐️ Plum Bridge A good spot to see the "sacred tree" of Zizhuyuan Park. You can find different photo spots along the lake. ⭐️ Moon Tower The red maple leaves are even brighter in the sunlight, and the ancient buildings add a unique charm. 🚶‍♂️[Recommended Route]: Enter through the east gate of Zizhuyuan Park ➡ Lotus Ferry ➡ Lotus Bridge ➡ Lanchui Pavilion ➡ Plum Bridge ➡ Moon Tower Location: Zizhuyuan Park 🚇Subway: Exit E of National Library Station, 5-minute walk to the east gate 🎫Tickets: Free ⏰Opening Hours: 6:00–21:30, last entry at 21:00

[Haidian District, Beijing - Zizhuyuan Palace Chrysanthemum Exhibition]

⛰[Travel Guide] The chrysanthemums in Zizhuyuan Park are in full bloom, and the scenery is too beautiful to miss. The ground is covered with yellow chrysanthemums, like a dream! Some say there are more people than flowers here, and I believe it because the chrysanthemum exhibition is so beautiful! After more than a year of renovation and maintenance, the Zizhuyuan Park Palace has completed its protective renovation work and will be open to the public from November 1. It was once the resting place for the emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty on their way to Wanshou Temple and Suzhou Street. It is a shining pearl on the Beijing Grand Canal Cultural Belt. The palace is now one of the main exhibition areas of the Zizhuyuan Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition. The chrysanthemums and ancient buildings complement each other, showing the beauty of classical architecture. The flower arrangement exhibition in Jingyi Zhai features a variety of chrysanthemum flower arrangements, attracting us to take photos.

The royal palace is open after renovation.

After being closed for nearly a year, the Zizhuyuan Palace is reopening. The renovation took a long time, and many people peeked through the door every day to see how it was going. Check-in attractions: [The charm of ancient ginkgo] There are two ancient ginkgo trees planted during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and their 400-year history makes them particularly magnificent. The golden leaves shimmer in the sunlight, like countless golden butterflies dancing, attracting countless tourists to stop and admire. [The grand chrysanthemum exhibition] During the "Autumn Rhyme Zizhu·Chrysanthemum Painting" chrysanthemum exhibition, the palace, as an important exhibition area, displayed various beautiful chrysanthemums, which complemented the ancient buildings and formed a beautiful autumn picture. Especially the multi-colored chrysanthemum, it is really amazing! [Tour route] East Gate Scenic Area - South Xiaohu Square - Xiaodongmen Line - North Gate Pingqiao - North Bank Scenic Area of Dahu [Ticket] Free Low season (November 1 to March 31) Opening: 6:00 Stop admission: 21:00 Closing: 21:30 [Transportation] East Gate: Baishiqiao East Station South Gate: Baishiqiao West Station Southwest Gate: Zizhuyuan South Gate Station West Gate: Wanshou Temple Station North Gate: Zizhuyuan North Gate Station

Zizhuyuan Park.

Zizhuyuan Park is located at No. 35, South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, covering an area of more than 450,000 square meters, of which the water area accounts for more than 150,000 square meters. Zizhuyuan Park is home to more than 300 species of plants, including more than 20 species of bamboo, such as purple bamboo, golden bamboo, lohan bamboo, green bamboo, and spotted bamboo, as well as more than 50 species of birds. The main attractions of Zizhuyuan Park include Junshiyuan, Jiangnan Zhuyun, Bayixuan, Xiaosheng Zuoyue, Kuahai Dongzheng Sculpture, and Fuyin Zizhuyuan. Zizhuyuan Park is rated as a 4A-level scenic spot by the state.

Zizhuyuan Park in autumn.

Photos taken on November 5! Beijing is beautiful in late autumn. The maple trees in Zizhuyuan Park are turning red! I went there today! The maple trees near Wenyue Tower are 90% red. They are expected to be fully red in about a week! They are so beautiful. I was amazed by the current state of the trees. I will come back when they are fully red! In addition to the maple trees, Zizhuyuan Park is full of beautiful scenery. Some of the Chinese sweet gum trees are yellow, and some are in gradient colors. They are really beautiful! The best time to visit is expected to be in the next 1–2 weeks!

Like an oil painting~ Zizhuyuan Park, October 27, 2024.

❤️❤️❤️ I haven't been to Zizhuyuan Park for a long time, and I didn't expect its beauty to reach a new level. 🌟 Walk along the south side from the east gate, and soon you'll find a bridge. Curious why people are taking photos of the bridge hole, I used my camera to capture this oil painting-like green, green water, green trees, and sunlight dappling the calm water. Photo 1 🌟 Continue west and you'll reach the famous tree. Standing in front of it, you might feel like worshiping it. Photos 2 and 3. A friend commented that Zizhuyuan Park has many tall, thick, and ancient trees. Thanks to the park for protecting them so well. 🌟 Continue west and you'll see green, yellow-green, and yellow, all beautiful under the blue sky. 🌟 Head north to the Wenyue Pavilion, where a red maple tree stands out. 🍗☕️🍝 Nearby is Tianfuhao Restaurant, where you can enjoy both food and scenery. 🌟🌟🌟 Zizhuyuan Park is famous for its bamboo, and you can see different varieties of bamboo in the park, each with its own characteristics. 🌟🌟🌟 The park is full of Peking opera fans, choirs, musicians, tai chi practitioners, models, dancers, and more. Interestingly, the lively atmosphere and the quiet scenery blend together perfectly!

Beijing's Little Jiangnan | Zizhuyuan Park in early autumn is like a painting.

Beijing's Little Jiangnan🍃 | Zizhuyuan Park in early autumn is like a painting I had a few hours to spare in the afternoon, and I was near Zizhuyuan Park, so I thought I'd go and see this park that I've always heard about. It's really, really beautiful! The early autumn weather is clear and refreshing, with arched bridges, small boats, and birds... It's like walking into a painting. And the water is really clean and "plump", you can sit here and absorb a lot of energy. 📍Location: Zizhuyuan Park (No. 35, Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District) 🚇Transportation: 500 meters walk from Exit F of the National Library Subway Station ⏳Time: 6:00-21:30 (entry stops at 21:00) 🎫Tickets: No tickets, no reservation required. The attractions inside are charged separately

A landscape garden park with the theme of 'bamboo'

'Zizhuyuan Park' is located on South Zhongguancun Street in Beijing. It was first built in 1953 and named after the 'Fuyin Zizhuyuan' temple from the Ming and Qing dynasties located in the northwest part of the park. The park's layout is characterized by 'three lakes, two islands, and one embankment' due to the South Changhe River and Shuangzi Canal running through it. Zizhuyuan Park is a comprehensive park themed around bamboo. The landscaping within the park strives for natural beauty, with pavilions, corridors, pavilions, and halls arranged in an orderly manner. Bamboo groves and flowers are artfully placed throughout, creating picturesque views in every direction and pleasant scenery in all seasons. The park features dozens of unique bamboo species, using bamboo to create landscapes and showcasing the distinctive characteristics of Jiangnan gardens.

In the Zizhu Garden, there is a scenic spot called 'Crossing the Sea to Conquer the East

' Chinese chess, with its profound and ever-changing strategies, deeply attracts a wide range of enthusiasts. 'Crossing the Sea to Conquer the East' is also a famous endgame in Chinese chess. Based on this, a scenic area behind the hospital was created and named 'Crossing the Sea to Conquer the East.' Here, you can find various shapes of chess manuals or endgames, vividly attracting many chess enthusiasts and tourists. It is also a very nice tourist spot.

A free and open park beloved by the people of Beijing

Zizhuyuan Park is a free and open park. During the Qing Dynasty, the emperor would pass through the Imperial Canal here on his water route to the Summer Palace. There is a dock, Emperor Qianlong's palace, and temples. The lake is expansive, with gentle ripples glimmering on the surface. Strolling through the park, one is surrounded by lush green bamboo. A gentle breeze stirs the bamboo leaves, creating a rustling sound, as if whispering. The weeping willows by the lake sway in the wind, resembling a young girl's long hair. On the lake, small boats glide softly, leaving behind ripples. The pavilions, terraces, and towers in the distance are reflected in the water, forming a beautiful picture scroll. The pavilions inside Zizhuyuan are also very beautiful. There are restaurants and fitness areas in the park, and many people come here to sing and dance. This park is greatly loved by the citizens. In winter, it is also a great place to bring children for ice sports. Transportation: The bus service is very convenient, and there is a paid parking lot in front of the park.

Zizhuyuan Park

Beijing's Zizhuyuan Park can be called a treasure park, with small bridges over flowing water, deep bamboo forests, and moonlit lotus ponds, it has all these features, and it's free with no reservation required. Large areas of green trees and lush bamboo are dripping with vitality, forming a natural oxygen bar. Just sit down and space out. In spring, peonies, fringe trees, vulgaris, and hydrangeas bloom in succession; in summer, when the lotus flowers are in full bloom, you can pay 15 yuan to take a leisurely ride in a hand-rowed boat through the lotus pond, with only the sound of oars splashing in the water and the croaking of frogs in your ears, and a full view of the lotus flowers and leaves within reach, which is quite poetic. The northernmost part of the park, the Youxian Mountain Pavilion, with its pavilions, terraces, towers, artificial mountains, strange rocks, and architectural corridors, is full of Suzhou-style charm and is great for young ladies to take photos in ancient and modern Chinese styles. Transportation is convenient, within the third ring of the city center, with multiple bus and subway lines leading to the entrance.

Strolling in Beijing Parks/Zizhuyuan Park

If you're looking for a weekend route suitable for taking children to see animals and stroll through parks, then Zizhuyuan Park + Beijing Zoo is a great choice! ✅ Lakeside Area There is a very suitable lakeside walkway for strolling, perfect for a walk; of course, many people are doing just that. Everyone tacitly walks in a counterclockwise circle; Not far away is a small bridge for sightseeing; In the lake, ducks gather in twos and threes, very cute! ✅ Junshi Garden Located in the southeast corner of the park, it is a landscape of Jiangnan-style garden architecture, very quiet and with few people～ There is an ancient ritual exhibition, which might be of interest to some ☑️ Western Hillside Area Suitable for those who like to walk in the woods and climb hills a bit There are many small pavilions here for resting Photography enthusiasts and those who like to sing often gather nearby ✅ Southeast Bamboo Forest Area This area has a dense and large bamboo forest, with small seats suitable for chatting for two Because it's very quiet, it's easy to see cats grooming Near the south gate, there are many areas for local residents' activities: partner dance, folk dance, singing... The park has a small amusement area, a favorite spot for children. In summer, you can also go boating on the lake, which is a memory for many Beijing children Impressions The ecology here is very good, with many birds and plants, and the park is not very big, about 1 hour to walk around, not tiring and very pleasant! 🎟 Ticket Price: Free ⌚️ Visiting Time: About 1-2 hours ⏳️ Business Hours: 6:00-21:30 🛑 Parking: Zizhuyuan Park West Gate Parking Lot (limited parking spaces)

Enjoy a royal cruise along the same route as Empress Dowager Cixi with your child, and experience the splendor of the imperial family

🪷 I've long heard about the famous Imperial Canal tour and have been longing to experience it. Today, I finally got to enjoy the same joy as Empress Dowager Cixi, who visited the Summer Palace 32 times in her life. The Imperial Canal was an essential path for summer retreats☀️ This royal canal also encompasses numerous historical and cultural relics 【🚢Cruise Route and Schedule】 ✔️From 'Zi Yu Bay Wharf' at Zizhuyuan Park to Guangyuan Gate - Wanshou Temple - Mai Zhong Bridge - Changhe Gate - Changhe Bay Wharf - Changhe Bridge - 'South Ruyi Wharf' at the Summer Palace 🔹Purchase tickets online 2 hours in advance, exchange tickets at the wharf after issuance; tickets can also be purchased on-site 🔹One-way ticket per person is 100💰, round-trip per person is 150💰, children under 1.2 meters ride for free without occupying a seat, half-price tickets for children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters ✔️Departure Times Zi Yu Bay Wharf 10:00-16:00 (last boat) boats depart every hour on the hour South Ruyi Wharf 10:30-16:30 (last boat) boats depart every half hour 【🚢Cruise Seat Selection】 Highlight‼️Super practical‼️ ✔️Two rows on each side, three people per row ✔️Window seats for viewing outside, aisle seats for viewing ahead ⚠️Middle seats are average, try to arrive early to choose front row seats for a better view 🕗Choose the left side of the boat in the morning to see the wide river and oncoming boats 🕔Choose the right side in the afternoon or on the return trip to avoid the sun 【🚢Practical Tips for Taking Kids on the Cruise:】 ▪️Board the boat about 15 minutes early to choose a good window seat ▪️South Ruyi Wharf is outside the Summer Palace, and the cruise does not include the entrance ticket to the Summer Palace, which must be purchased separately; Zi Yu Bay Wharf is inside Zizhuyuan Park, which is free to enter from the north gate ▪️The current season in Beijing is perfect for wearing Hanfu, whether for taking photos or cruising, it's very fitting ▪️Prepare a sun hat for your child, it's quite sunny, and bring some snacks for a delightful journey ▪️Parking at the entrance is for internal use❗️It's also hard to find parking outside🚇 Take the subway to National Library Station, exit D or E, and go directly to Zizhuyuan Park, which is very convenient ▪️Boats depart on the hour on weekdays, and when full on weekends 【🚢The Entire Cruise Process】 Enter from the north gate of Zizhuyuan and walk straight for over 100 meters to see the 'Cruise Wharf' - exchange tickets at 'Zi Yu Bay Wharf' - board the boat 15 minutes early - the one-way trip on the boat takes about 25 minutes, round-trip about 45 minutes, with commentary on board, enjoy the scenery and the explanations, very educational 🪷The Imperial Canal, flowing with stories of the past, offers a boat tour that lets you feel the charm of history and the beauty of nature intertwined in a wonderful experience, witnessing the changes of time, listening to the echoes of history 🪷The breeze on your face, the ripples on the water, as if you are in a beautiful painting, it's really worth a visit, whether for the elderly or children, I believe this journey will be quite memorable! What if you want to go to the Summer Palace but are worried about traffic jams❓No worries, taking a boat is also a good option🚢 Refuse traffic jams, and you can also take a cityboat with your child👧🏻 Experiencing the same summer retreat route as Empress Dowager Cixi is just fantastic😍

Beijing Treasure Park Recommendation: Zizhuyuan Park, enjoy the flowers and the scenery of Jiangnan

Zizhuyuan Park is a natural landscape garden that features bamboo and wins with bamboo. The Nan Chang River and Shuangzi Canal run through the park, with three lakes, two islands, and one dike. The water area accounts for about one-third, and it is a national 4A-level scenic spot. The park's admission is free, making it a great place to enjoy flowers, daydream, and appreciate the gardens of Jiangnan! 📍Shooting location: Zizhuyuan Park ⏱️Shooting time: May 12th 📷Shooting equipment: Sony A7M4+28-70mm 📷Photography tips: ✅No reservation needed on site, free of charge 🆓 ✅For flower photography, position yourself at Yuan Ting for a distant view, and for Jiangnan gardens, position at Youxian Mountain Hall. The apricot and plum blossoms in spring are great to shoot, and the green light and shadows in summer are also nice ✅In terms of focal length, mainly use wide-angle and medium to short telephoto lenses, which are completely sufficient ✅Head there after 5 pm, when the light is soft. During this time, Youxian Mountain Hall has very nice light and shadows for photography

Your Guide to Boating in 5 Beijing Parks is All You Need

These five municipal parks are the Summer Palace, Beihai Park, Yuyuantan Park, Zizhuyuan Park, and Taoranting Park. The pleasant spring sunshine makes it the perfect season for boating. Embark on a boating journey and seek out the traces of spring on the water. 1. Yuyuantan Park: Equipped with four docks, it offers not only the common sightseeing boats but also flamingo boats, clownfish boats, dolphin boats, and yellow duck boats. The flamingo boat is especially recommended for its pink hue that matches the blooming cherry blossoms beautifully. The ferry service operates from now until May 5th from 8:30-18:00, with ticket sales stopping at 17:00; from May 6th to October 31st from 9:00-17:00, with ticket sales stopping at 16:00. 2. Zizhuyuan Park: Hidden within the Western Third Ring Road, the 'Little Jiangnan' Zizhuyuan is a rare bamboo-themed park in Beijing. The park's Chengxian Lake, also known as the Big Lake, has three docks located to the east, south, and north, with a total of 132 boats including four-person, six-person, and eight-person electric boats, as well as four-person pedal boats. Besides boating, you can also take a sightseeing boat from the Ziyu Bay dock to the Summer Palace, check in at the ancient style photo shooting spot, or head to the northwest corner of the park to admire the winter plum blossoms at the imperial lodge. The ferry service operates from 9:00-17:00, with ticket sales stopping at 16:00. 3. Beihai Park: 'The sea surface reflects the beautiful White Pagoda, surrounded by green trees and red walls...' In addition, you can also visit the 400-year-old Xitian Fan, and on Tuesdays, you can go to the Guetang Tower to enjoy the view. The ferry service operates from 9:00-17:00, with small boats stopping ticket sales at 16:00 and large boats at 16:30. 4. The Summer Palace: Deservedly called the best boating park in Beijing. It offers pedal boats, painted boats, electric sightseeing boats, electric car boats, etc... Truly a blessing for couples, and you can also head to Xijiu Pavilion to buy fortune cookies. The ferry service operates from 8:30-17:30, with ticket sales stopping at 16:30. 5. Taoranting Park: This place is an excellent spot for lotus viewing in Beijing's summer. Even before summer arrives, boating has become a regular activity here. With rippling blue waves and swaying willows, you can fully appreciate the beauty of 'Taoran'. The docks are located at the East and West docks. The ferry service operates from 9:00-16:00, with boats being collected at 17:00.

Zizhuyuan, a park brimming with vitality!

Zizhuyuan is truly a treasure of a park. Spring boasts the red plum blossoms of the Youxian Guild Hall, as beautiful as those in the south of the Yangtze. Summer offers the lotus flowers of the oar-touched lotus ferry, as if one has mistakenly entered a realm of lotuses. Autumn has the red maples and the internet-famous divine tree. Winter provides a natural ice rink with various types of ice sleds. But the beauty of Zizhuyuan is far more than these. Spring in Zizhuyuan is filled with the comfortable vitality of life. In autumn, the stunning divine tree begins to turn green. Willows can be seen everywhere, swaying in the wind. Looking up, one can see the full measure of spring's vitality. At this moment, the park's 20-minute theory is effective. Why not find a quiet place away from the flower-chasing crowd? 📍Location: Zizhuyuan Park 🚗Transport: Subway Line 4 or Line 9 to National Library Station

Beijing's Zizhuyuan - Youxian Shanguan, with white walls, dark tiles, and upturned eaves, where red plum blossoms and green willows meet the azure sky

The Youxian Shanguan located in the northeast corner of Zizhuyuan Park is a typical Jiangnan-style garden complex, consisting of a lake, hall, pavilion, and covered walkways. With its flying eaves and upturned corners, dark tiles and white walls, bamboo groves and plum blossoms, green willows and clear streams, it fully embodies the gentle charm of the Jiangnan water towns. Adorned with a few blooming red plum trees in the spring, it's simply a breathtakingly beautiful painting. A must-see beauty spot when visiting Beijing. Nearby, you can also visit attractions such as the Beijing Art Museum, Beijing Zoo, and Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum.

Not Jiangnan, yet surpasses Jiangnan! Beijing's "Little Jiangnan" Zizhuyuan with apricot and plum blossoms

Spring breeze caresses the face, and apricot and plum blossoms bloom. Hidden in the lesser-known Zizhuyuan Park in Beijing is a mysterious Jiangnan-style garden. The Chinese architecture with white walls and grey tiles contrasts charmingly with the pink flowers, as if you've stepped into a Huizhou-style courtyard. It unfolds like a scroll painting, showcasing the unique charm of Jiangnan. There are dense bamboo paths, crystal-clear lakes, and a breeze carrying the fragrance of flowers, creating an otherworldly paradise of blooms. Take advantage of the sparse crowds and the flowers still in bloom, and hurry over! 📸 For friends who want to go for a photo shoot, it's best to choose a sunny day when the light is soft and the effect is even better. The best times for photography are from 8 am to 10 am and from 3 pm to 5 pm. If you want to enjoy some delicious food after admiring the flowers, why not try the Zhuyun Restaurant in the park, which is both tasty and affordable. Address: Youxian Mountain Hall, Zizhuyuan Park 🎫 Ticket: Free 🚇 Transportation: Take the subway line 16 to the National Library Station Exit A, walk 800 meters to reach the north gate, and then navigate along the right-side route to reach Youxian Mountain Hall.

The stunning beauty hidden inside the Zizhuyuan Park

Zizhuyuan Park The location of the flowers is behind the Youxian Mountain Hall in Zizhuyuan Park The combination of Hui-style architecture's gray and white from the south of the Yangtze River with the pink and red of apricot and plum blossoms is perfect for wearing an ancient costume with low saturation colors Take photos in the long corridor, under the flowers, by the rockery, on the gallery bridge, through Chinese-style windows, and in pavilions It looks very beautiful Recently, the weather in Beijing has been mostly overcast On the day of the shoot, it was rare to have a bit of light near evening, and then the weather turned to clear skies for the following days, which is highly recommended for the weekend At the same time, the magnolias in Zizhuyuan Park are also blooming beautifully, willow buds, and various colors of plum blossoms have also begun to bloom one after another this week, go and experience the spring scenery of Beijing's Jiangnan, you will definitely not be disappointed

Zizhuyuan Park

Zizhuyuan Park offers free admission, and the park has the most bamboo groves, as well as many Jiangnan-style courtyards, waterfalls, and babbling brooks, making it a great spot for photography! The park's greening is very well done, with not only bamboo groves but also other green vegetation, making it a natural oxygen bar! It is worth mentioning that the water system in Zizhuyuan is connected to the Summer Palace, and you can take a boat directly to the Summer Palace!!! 1、| Location | No. 35, Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing. 2、| Ticket Price | Free admission. 3、| Transportation | Use mobile phone positioning to locate Beijing Zizhuyuan Park, which is 12 kilometers from Beijing Railway Station; after arriving in the Beijing urban area, take Subway Line 9 to the National Library Station and walk to reach the park. 4、| Surrounding Business Districts | Adjacent to the National Library, Beijing Zoo, Wanshou Temple, Beijing Planetarium, etc. 5、| Opening Hours | 6:00—21:00. 6、| Opening Months | Open all year round.

When it comes to a sense of relaxation, the elderly Beijingers at Zizhuyuan Park really know their stuff

Many people post about foreigners lounging on lawns abroad, but when it comes to chilling out, Beijing's seniors are quite adept too. Upon entering Zizhuyuan, one is not only captivated by the spring scenery but also by the contented demeanor of the retired uncles and aunties. There are those playing musical instruments, playing chess, taking photographs, engaging in various impressive skills, and some doing things that are simply beyond comprehension. The most thrilling are the teams singing revolutionary songs. Singing revolutionary songs really invigorates the spirit and blood! Just listening to them for a while makes one's blood surge with excitement! It makes me want to join them! When I retire, I too will come to Zizhuyuan Park to sing revolutionary songs!

It's not the south of the Yangtze River, it's a park within the Third Ring of Beijing that you must visit

🌈 Strolling through Zizhuyuan Park is definitely a hidden gem, so fragrant that you can wander around. 🕹 Location: Zizhuyuan Park 🕔 Time: 6:00-21:30 🚙 Transportation: Navigate to Zizhuyuan Park 🍀 Cost: Free 🍓 Nearby: National Library, Beijing Zoo 🍁 Saw many people taking photos in Zizhuyuan, the photos turn out very well, 🍁 you can wear new Chinese-style clothes or traditional Hanfu for a photo shoot.

The apricot blossoms in the Jiangnan-style Zizhuyuan (Purple Bamboo Garden) in Beijing are blooming as if they were in Suzhou

The small courtyard in Zizhuyuan with its Jiangnan style features white walls and black tiles, and flowers blooming splendidly. From every angle of the pavilion and corridor design, it's a great spot for photography. Both portraits and landscapes look great under the gallery bridges and among the flowering trees; The key is that it's not crowded! 📍Location: Zizhuyuan - Youxian Mountain House 🎫Admission: Free, no reservation required ⏰Opening Hours: 6:00-20:00 🚇Transport: National Library Subway Station Apricot and plum blossoms in the garden are gradually blooming; This weekend is the most suitable time for photography. There are hardly any people on weekday mornings, and if you're worried about crowds on weekends, it's advisable to come early. In addition to Youxian Mountain House, Zizhuyuan is now full of green willows and blooming flowers; Magnolias, forsythias, and some peach blossoms are in bloom; Boat rides have also been opened; The weekend is too perfect for coming over to enjoy the spring!

Beijing Zizhuyuan Park

Zizhuyuan Park, located near Baishi Bridge in Haidian District, Beijing, is adjacent to the National Library. The park was established in 1953, covering an area of 47.35 hectares, with about one third being water surface. The Nan Chang River and Shuangzi Canal run through the park, forming a basic layout of three lakes, two islands, one dike, one river, and one canal. It is a natural landscape garden characterized by its bamboo scenery, with thousands of bamboo poles creating a serene and lush environment. Since July 1, 2006, Zizhuyuan Park has been open to the public for free.