Chaoyang Park is the second largest park in Beijing, with a water surface area of 68.2 hectares and a green space occupancy rate of 87%. It attracts many Beijing grandmothers for a walk almost every day. And featuring the Beijing dating corner, which is dominated by middle-aged and old people, is the legend about the north gate of Chaoyang Park.
What is interesting in Chaoyang Park?
Chaoyang Park, formerly known as ShuiDuiZi Park, was built in 1984 with a total area of 288.7 hectares. It is a comprehensive, multi-functional large-scale cultural and recreational park with a focus on landscaping. It is not only a national 4A-level scenic spot, but also the largest city park within the fourth ring road of Beijing.
Chaoyang Park is divided into eight different areas, such as the Central Activity Area, the Cultural and Sports Activity Area, and the Ecological and Science Popularization Area, with a main north-south axis and two east-west sub-axes as its skeleton.
Unlike the history and culture contained in Beijing, Chaoyang Park has nothing to do with history and culture. It is purely a place for citizens to relax, and is very grounded (even a bit earthy).
The good thing is that Chaoyang Park is very large, do not have to worry about "want to enjoy the flowers to see all the people", "want to run in half an hour to run", "want to relax can not find a vacant seat" and so on. If you throw people into Chaoyang Park, you won't be able to find them.
The location of Chaoyang Park is also very good. It's surrounded by all kinds of bus stops at the subway station, and it's adjacent to Blue Harbor. After visiting the park, you can have a meal.
The right way to open Chaoyang Park
1, Chaoyang people
Chaoyang Park is the favorite place for the "Chaoyang people" to go after dinner. Practice a little Tai Chi, dance a little square dance, and then take a look at the Marriage Corner. Maybe you'll meet a star running here.
In 2012, Chaoyang Park unexpectedly became popular because of its label as a "dating destination. Plus, there's a good chance you'll meet a celebrity here. After all, there are many high-class international apartments around.
The "Chaoyang crowd" certainly won't miss this place full of "wisdom".
2. Walking
If you ask me, walking in Chaoyang Park is the way to go. As a national 4A park, Chaoyang Park has a very high vegetation cover.
Since the last time I took a taxi to Zhongshan Park, the driver asked me, "What are young girls doing there? Don't you all go shopping?" I wondered, do you have to be old to visit the park?
But when it comes to visiting parks, especially Chaoyang Park, the image of a Beijing man spinning 360 degrees on a gym machine and the ladies dancing day and night quickly comes to mind.
3, brush the monster run
Chaoyang Park's "little monster" is a secret discovered by people who run in Chaoyang Park all year round. When you run 6 kilometers along the prescribed track, you will find that the entire running path forms a hidden small monster state, so this running distance is also known as "brush monster" by runners.
Chaoyang Park is ideal for running because of its large area.
In 2015, it was named the TOP10 running mecca of the year in China along with Ossen Park.
In addition, Chaoyang Park's running facilities are also very user-friendly, with four running paths of varying lengths, and street lamps set up every 30 meters to make it convenient for a funrun, a fitness enthusiast.
4, this is Beijing's lungs
Located in the green space in the north of Chaoyang Park in the ecological water flow, naturally forming a valley between the hills. The area is planted with a variety of plants including sequoias and weeping willows. There are also wooden bridges and pavilions over the water for visitors to rest and stroll.
The park means more to the city than just providing recreation for its citizens.
Large areas of green space and water bodies will make the surrounding air contain more negative air ions and oxygen. Like New York's Central Park, it provides Manhattan with an oasis in the city, known as the city's "green lung.
Beijing also has Chaoyang Park. It has 68.2 hectares of water and five lakes. Open the map, you will find that the largest water area within the fourth ring road of Beijing is the center lake of Chaoyang Park.
5, low-cost Internet celebrity spotting
, you can see a row of white European-style cloisters and rainbow fountains from the south gate of Chaoyang Park. This spot attracts many internet celebrities to take photos.
After all, tickets can be taken as long as they are under 5 yuan.
06, Doomsday Wind Playground
The playground in Chaoyang Park is special. Only those who have seen it in person can appreciate the feeling. Jumpers and pirate ships are in disrepair, and there are sculptures of wildly misbehaving dolls everywhere.
This double-decker carousel is probably the most likely ride in Chaoyang Park.
7, other play
Picnic
Chaoyang Park also has a large lawn with shade, perfect for picnics. The lawn near the south gate is the most recommended, not only is it directly across the central lake, but you can also see the white European-style buildings with a great view.
The lake in Chaoyang Park, also known as "Beijing's lungs", has a variety of boats parked on the pier, and from time to time a breeze blowing, very comfortable.
Amusement Park
There are many amusement facilities in Chaoyang Park, such as the hammer, pirate ship, haunted house, carousel. But some of them are quite old and not open for the time being.
There are also theme parks such as Lego Town, Sony Discovery Science and Technology Museum and Parent-Child Zoo, which are perfect for children.
Since 2014, the former Ditan Book Market has been moved to Chaoyang Park and renamed Beijing Book Market. Since then, it has grown in size and is held annually, with the aim of making books "mobile", so there are both new and used books, just at a discounted price.
Walking in the temple
Chaoyang Park's international scene, also known as the foreign temple fair, is held every year during the Spring Festival holiday, with international exhibitions, special food, game carnival, circus and other activities.
Chaoyang Park is large and it is difficult to stroll through the whole park. It is recommended to plan your route in advance and reserve enough time. You can take a walk around the lake, have a picnic on the lawn, and there are a variety of recreational facilities, perfect for playing with children.