[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Taoranting Park (Updated Apr)

|||. Secret place in the capital! A new landmark for lotus viewing in Beijing, Taoranting Park is as beautiful as a painting🌸🌿 In the scorching summer, the capital is unbearably hot, but there is a secret place that can make you forget the heat, as if you are in the water towns of Jiangnan—that is Taoranting Park located within the Second Ring Road. The lotus feast here is definitely the 'ceiling' of lotus viewing in the capital!🌞🌸 🚶‍♀️【Walking Route】 Leisurely step out from Exit C of Taoranting Metro Station and head straight to the west gate of the park, where an encounter with ancient charm and lotus fragrance begins. Along the carefully planned route, the tranquility of the lakeside pavilion, the elegance of Chuitai, and the resilience of the Fengyu Tongzhou Stele, every step is a scene, and every step brings lotus blooms. 📷【Photo Tips】 👗 For attire, you might try traditional Chinese style makeup and clothing, such as a cheongsam or Hanfu, paired with a delicate fan, instantly transporting you back to that elegant era. 📸 The pristine white pavilion on Chuitai is definitely a must-visit spot for social media photos. Standing on the opposite bank, whether in close-up or panoramic view, you can capture that fresh and untainted elegance. 🏞️ Other pavilions and towers in the park are also great places for photos. Just stroll around, and you will find a scene that touches your heart. 🔖【Practical Tips】 Avoid the midday sun and choose to visit before 10 am or after 4 pm. The lotus flowers are more vibrant, the light is softer, and it's easier to take stunning photos. Check the weather forecast before you go. On sunny days, the blue sky and white clouds complement the ancient buildings and lotus flowers, making your photos even better. 📍 Address: Taoranting Park ⏰ Opening hours: 6:00-22:00 🚇 Transportation: Exit C of Taoranting Station on Metro Line 4 This summer, why not step into Taoranting Park and let your soul find a moment of tranquility and coolness in the blend of ancient buildings and lotus flowers.🌿💖

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Taoranting Park, in the south western area of Beijing, to the west of the Temple of Heaven, is an historic area of lakes and pavilions. Frequented by revolutionaries and poets in the past, Taoranting Park is now a popular urban space visited by couples enjoying boating on the lake, skaters in winter and tai chi enthusiasts year round. The park is also well-liked by families with kids due to the numerous fun activities available for young children. There were people doing all the usual (for Beijing) outdoor activities like ribbon dancing, square dancing, exercising, singing, playing exotic instruments, etc. We saw a group playing a game that was a composite of badminton, hackeysack, and volleyball. Good entertainment. Go for the atmosphere and the pavilions but not if you're looking for some solitude. #beijingtrip #urbanexplorer #easylife

Just a few meters walk from the subway, this park has lots of beautiful flowers. It is also a good place for the family to walk around, relax and forget about the busy life in the city. #urbanexplorer #beijingtrip

#discoverchina Taoranting Park in Beijing is a peaceful place, perfect for summer. The park has beautiful pavilions, willow trees, and a calm lake. In summer, the lotus flowers bloom, making the view even prettier. You can rent a paddle boat, walk along the shaded paths, or just relax on a bench. It's quieter than other parks, so it’s a nice escape from the city. Entry is only 2 RMB, and it’s easy to get to from Taoranting Station on Subway Line 4. It’s a great spot for a calm and relaxing day.

#cherryblossom25 Taoranting Park offers a charming blend of classic Chinese garden elements and natural springtime beauty. The cherry blossoms here aren’t overwhelming in number, but they’re placed so poetically — near pavilions, bridges, and serene lakes. I loved sitting in one of the traditional pavilions with petals falling all around, reading a book while musicians nearby played erhu melodies. This park isn’t touristy, so you get more of a local vibe, which I appreciated. It’s a peaceful place to escape the noise and reflect while surrounded by beauty. “Taoranting” means “Joyful Pavilion,” and that’s exactly the feeling I took away from my visit.

🥰📍 Address: Taoranting Park is located at No. 19, Taiping Street, Xicheng District, Beijing📍 🚗 Transportation: - 🚌 By bus: There are many bus routes to get there, such as Route 40 and Route 59🚌. Get off at Zixinlukou East Station and walk to the park. - 🚇 By subway: Take subway Line 4 and get off at Taoranting Station. Take Exit C or D, and you can quickly walk to the park🚇. 🌟 Must-see attractions: - 🌊 Taoran Lake: The lake is rippling with blue waves🌊. You can often see tourists boating on the lake. It is super comfortable to walk along the lake with the breeze blowing on your face🌊. - 🛕 Ci Bei An (Temple of Compassion): A building with a profound historical background🛕. There are many historical sites and stone inscriptions in the temple, where you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere🛕. 🎫 Ticket information: The ticket price is very affordable, only CNY 2🎫, and children under 1.2 m and seniors over 65 years old can enter the park for free🎫. 📌 Other tips: 💰 Budget: The ticket is cheap. Including transportation and food, the average budget per person per day is about CNY 100–150💰. 🌞 Sun protection: The sun in Beijing is sometimes strong. Bring a sun hat and apply sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun🌞. 👚 What to wear: Casual wear with comfortable shoes is fine👚, which is convenient for walking in the park for a long time👚. 🏨 Hotels: There are many hotels around the park🏨. You can choose a hotel close to the subway station for easy travel. There are good options near Niujie Street🏨. Are you looking forward to visiting Taoranting Park?🧐

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Affordable yet precious things are rare, but springtime at Taoranting Park is one of them 🌸. For just ¥2, you can unlock a park full of gentle beauty. Huaxia Mingting Garden replicates the elegance of Zuiweng Pavilion and Lanting Pavilion. Amidst the red railings and black tiles, the spring scenery has its own ink-wash filter 🌊. Wear a simple shirt, and any snapshot will exude "new Chinese style." 🗺 Spring Colors Distribution 🌼 White magnolias shower their petals in front of Cibei Temple, peach blossoms bloom freely against small wooden houses, and weeping willows by the lake seem to write poems with their dipping branches. The blossoms here aren't boisterous, much like the "Beiping spring" described by Lao She. 👣 East Gate Starting Route: Cibei Temple (white magnolias) → Zhexian Pavilion (winter jasmine) → Science Hut (peach blossoms) → Lakeside Weeping Willows (sit and relax). 👣 Cultural Stroll Route: Huaxia Mingting Garden (the final notes of wintersweet, the fragrance still lingers) → Yunhui Building (flowering crabapples will be in full bloom in the coming weeks, perfect for scouting). 🌸 Added Value Beyond ¥2 📚 By the stone railings, ladies in Hanfu take pictures, yet they won't disturb you as you read quietly. 🎶 Under the archway, uncles and aunties dance energetically, displaying an enviable spirit. 🪁 By the lake, an elderly gentleman flies a kite high, drawing cheers from onlookers. 🐱 On a stone bench, a cat basks leisurely in the sun. 📅 Bloom Forecast: White magnolias and winter jasmine are in full bloom, peach blossoms are nearing their end, and flowering crabapples are expected to bloom around the Qingming Festival. If you want to see the "four varieties of crabapples," come back at the end of the month.

Taoranting Park in Beijing is a beautiful and peaceful place known for its traditional Chinese pavilions, gardens, and lake. It is a great spot for walking, boating, or just relaxing in nature. The park is famous for its Pavilion of Literary Mind, symbolizing Chinese culture and history. In spring, flowers bloom beautifully, making the scenery even more charming. There are also open spaces for exercise and family outings. Compared to other parks, it is less crowded, offering a quiet escape from the busy city. Whether for leisure or photography, Taoranting Park is a wonderful place to visit.

This year's Taoranting Ice and Snow Carnival has a lot of activities. Apart from the crowds, the variety and playability of the activities are worth mentioning. 🎫 Let's talk about the tickets first: The ticket price is not cheap this year, with the lowest price for a single ticket being CNY 99. There may be a three-person ticket that is more affordable. However, the ticket only allows one entry and exit, so it's impossible to go out for a meal (there are simple meals available inside). 🎠 Let's talk about the activities: There are many activities on the two lakes, such as various electric cars, various ice slides, non-powered parks, ice carousels, etc. They are quite interesting, and the kids went crazy. The ice slide🛝, snow slide, snow tank, and snow ATV are the ones with the longest queues, with an estimated wait time of at least one hour (really a long wait). 🤡 In addition to the activities, there are also performances: mainly two penguin🐧 parades and mascot parades every day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). The penguin🐧 parade is held at a fixed venue each time, mainly featuring penguin play and clown performances. As for the mascot parade, there are quite a few characters, and all the popular IPs are there. You can take photos as needed. In conclusion, this year's Taoranting Ice and Snow Carnival opened relatively late, with a lot of activities overall, but there are too many people. There are long queues for each activity, so most of the time is spent waiting in line. Whether it's worth it or not depends on personal preference. That's all for today. Follow me, and let's explore new destinations together!

Li Bai said in "Going down Zhongnan Mountain and passing Husi Mountain, people stay and buy wine": "I was drunk and the king was happy again, and we forgot our memories together." It revealed that the poets talked happily together, drank wine together, and sang long songs in the wind and pines, which was pleasing to the heart. Pleasure, naturally intoxicated and forgetful of feelings. The word Taoran means "taoran self-pleasure", which is a state of mind and state that represents the spiritual pursuit of inner peace and harmony with nature. The name of Taoranting Park comes from the meaning of Bai Juyi, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, who means "waiting for the Juhuang family to mature, and sharing the monarch's drunkenness with each other", which is full of leisure and leisure. It is the earliest modern garden built in the capital Beijing after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a modern new urban garden that integrates ancient and modern gardening arts and highlights the "pavilion culture" of the Chinese nation. The reputation of "gate resort". 📌TIPS: 📍Location: Just search Taoranting Park in the navigation. 💰Ticket: 2 yuan/person ⏰️Opening hours: 🔰Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): The park opens at 6:00, closes at 21:00, and closes at 22:00. 🔰Off season (November 1st - March 31st): The park opens at 6:00, closes at 21:00, and closes at 21:30. 💟Things to do and see: 💠Martyr Gao Junyu’s Tomb: Red Theme Education 🔰Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): Doors open at 8:00, entry is closed at 17:30, and doors close at 18:00. 🔰Off season (November 1st - March 31st): The doors open at 8:30, entry is closed at 17:00, and the doors close at 17:30. 💠 Mercy Temple: 🔰Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): Doors open at 8:00, entry is closed at 17:30, and doors close at 18:00. 🔰Off season (November 1st - March 31st): The doors open at 8:30, entry is closed at 17:00, and the doors close at 17:30. 💠Taoranting Park Winter Ice and Snow Carnival Activities: From December 26, 2024 to mid-to-late February 2025, the specific date depends on weather conditions. ❇️Penguin viewing area ❇️Ice and Snow Play Area ❇️Farm Market Area In the square inside the north gate, a winter national farm market is set up with the theme of "One City, One Thing, One Story". It brings together Yunnan Pu'er small grain coffee, Guangdong Meishan agarwood tea and other specialty agricultural products and handicrafts from all over the country. 🔰Opening hours: The National Farm Market and Ice and Snow Carnival are open from 9:00 to 17:00 every day.

Taoranting Park is located at the northwest corner of Taoran Bridge, Xicheng District, Beijing. You can take Metro Line 4 directly to Taoranting Station. Taoranting Park was named after the line "Wait till the chrysanthemums turn yellow and the wine is ripe, so that we can get drunk and be intoxicated together" from Bai Juyi's poem "Drinking with Meng De and Making an Appointment for Later Date". The park is themed on pavilions, and has the Famous Chinese Pavilions Garden at the west gate, which is dotted with imitations of famous pavilions from all over the country, including the Lanting Pavilion, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Canglang Pavilion, Chuiting, etc. There are rockery and waterside pavilions in the garden, which is especially great for fun in summer. In the summer evenings, visitors can stroll in the park, climb the hills, walk along the lakeside, take a rest, take photos, enjoy the flowers, or watch the fish, each has its own fun.

🍂 Taoranting Park is a must-visit in Beijing during autumn! As the autumn wind blows, the ginkgo trees turn yellow, creating a breathtaking autumn scene. 🎫 The ticket price is very affordable, only CNY 2, and annual cardholders can enter the park directly with their cards, making it a great value. 🚪 It is recommended to enter the park from the north gate, where you can immediately feel the strong autumn atmosphere. The ginkgo avenue at the entrance is like a golden time tunnel, with golden ginkgo leaves swaying on the branches. When the wind blows, the leaves fall like a golden rain, covering the ground with a thick "golden carpet." Walking on it, every step feels like stepping on the strings of autumn, playing a beautiful melody. 📸 Photo spots: - Ginkgo Avenue: Whether taking a portrait with the golden trees as the background or capturing the fallen leaves and pedestrians from above, you can capture the romance of autumn. - Xiehu Bridge: Standing on the bridge, you can enjoy the lake view and the colorful autumn trees on the shore, making it a great spot for taking backlit photos. - Canglang Pavilion: The ancient pavilion and red maple trees complement each other, with the fiery red leaves adding a touch of color to the ancient pavilion, making it a perfect spot for taking elegant autumn photos. 🍁 Travel route: Start your autumn journey from the north gate, walk slowly along the ginkgo avenue, immerse yourself in the golden world, and then head to Xiehu Bridge to enjoy the autumn scenery by the lake. Then, stroll to Canglang Pavilion to experience the beauty of history and nature intertwined. Afterward, you can visit the Rose Garden. Although the roses in autumn are not as lush as during the peak blooming season, the remaining flowers and autumn branches have a unique charm. Finally, head to the Huaxia Famous Pavilion Garden in the center of the park, where famous pavilions from all over the country are scattered among the colorful autumn trees. You can rest in the pavilions and quietly enjoy the autumn scenery. Visiting here with a few friends in autumn is a great choice!

1. Best Viewing Period According to the Beijing Meteorological Service Center, the best time to view ginkgo trees in Beijing is around November 3 to 15. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the golden leaves. 2. Location and Transportation Taoranting Park is located in Beijing. You can take public transportation or a taxi to get there. There are two entrances to the ginkgo forest: the East Gate and the North Gate. Enter through the East Gate and turn left to reach the ginkgo forest. 3. Ticket Information Tickets to Taoranting Park cost CNY 2, making it a very affordable option. 4. Highlights • Tan Ying Liu Jin Scenic Area: The ginkgo forest here is dense and lush, with tall and straight ginkgo trees. The branches and leaves intertwine to form a natural canopy. The area also features wooden walkways and stone valleys, all covered in a thick layer of gold. • Taoranting Pavilion: As one of China's four famous pavilions, Taoranting Pavilion is a highlight of the park, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture. 5. Photography and Experience • Wooden Walkways and Stone Valleys: These areas are covered in golden ginkgo leaves, making them perfect for capturing the essence of autumn and romantic moments. • Crowds: The forest is large and not too crowded, so you can take photos from any angle and still get great shots. 6. Other Tips • Clothing: As Beijing enters late autumn and early winter, temperatures can vary greatly between day and night. Remember to dress warmly. • Moisturizing: Beijing's winter is dry, so bring moisturizer and lip balm to protect your skin. • Itinerary: Consider your energy levels and interests to avoid a packed schedule. Allow enough time for rest. 7. Dining Recommendations While in Beijing, try local specialties like Peking duck and old Beijing-style noodles with soybean paste. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the golden ginkgo leaves and capture the romance and beauty of autumn.

❤Recommendation reason: [Trunk] Taoranting Park is a modern new urban garden that integrates ancient and modern garden art and highlights the "pavilion culture" of the Chinese nation. It is the earliest modern garden built in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is known as the "capital resort". Taoranting Park not only has pleasant scenery in all seasons, but also contains a profound cultural heritage. The historical sites and scenic spots in the park, such as Taoranting and Cibei Temple, have witnessed the vicissitudes of history. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, people can also feel the influence of culture. The golden autumn season is the most beautiful time of Taoranting Park. When you step into the park, what comes into view is a golden ginkgo forest. These ginkgo trees have gone through countless storms and still stand proudly in the world. Their leaves are like dancing golden fans in the autumn wind. The sunlight shines through the gaps in the ginkgo leaves onto the ground, forming patches of mottled light and shadow, like a beautiful ink painting. Strolling in this autumn-filled Taoranting Park, every step is a scenery, every glance is a poem. Whether you are alone or with family and friends, you can find your own tranquility and beauty here. 📍Detailed address: 🗺️No. 19, Taiping Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 🕙Business hours: 06:00-21:30 🗓Itinerary: 1 day [Shrine] Tickets: ￥3💰 🚗 Transportation to attractions: [One] Train 🚞/High-speed rail 🚅: Starting station → Beijing South Railway Station → Taxi/Metro Line 4 Daxing Line/Bus No. 133 [Two] Self-driving 🍲Recommended dishes 😋Toast, chicken skewers, rice with fried chicken, steamed chicken, hot pot shabu-shabu [StarEyes] 🛏【️Hotel Guide】 [Trunk] Around the park 📝Note tips: [RedHeart] Make a guide in advance, learn about the attractions in advance, choose the right mode of transportation, and plan your travel route reasonably [RedHeart] Pay attention to personal safety, keep your belongings safe, and carry important documents [RedHeart] Pay attention to the weather forecast and protect yourself from the sun and rain [RedHeart] Travel in a civilized manner, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and do not litter [RedHeart] It is recommended to bring enough water and simple food with you. There are some in the park but they are quite expensive. [RedHeart] Wear suitable sports shoes or comfortable casual shoes, walk more, and focus on comfort

🎫 Taoranting Park Ticket Information • Peak season ticket: CNY 10 per person 🚇 Transportation • Take Subway Line 4 to Taoranting Station 🕒 Recommended visit duration • 2–3 hours 🌳 Recommended attractions • 📍 Chuitai: Located between the Rose Garden and Qingyin Pavilion, the nearby bridge is a great place to take photos. • 📍 Fengyu Tongzhou Pavilion: A pavilion on the central island, with a field of yellow roses in front of it. • 📍 Mini Baizhangji: Located next to Zhexian Pavilion in Huaxia Famous Pavilion Garden, a quiet and secluded place in summer. • 📍 Endless Summer: A sea of flowers near the East Gate, perfect for flower viewing and photography. • 📍 Cibei Temple Gate: The place where Mao Zedong, Deng Zhongxia, Luo Zhanglong, and others gathered in Taoranting in 1920. 📸 Recommended route • East Gate → Xiehu Bridge → Fengyu Tongzhou Pavilion → Taoranting Cibei Temple → Huaxia Famous Pavilion Garden → Chuitai → Rose Garden → North Gate. 🍳 Recommended nearby food • After your visit, try the nearby Heiyaochang sugar oil cake for an authentic Beijing snack. 📍 Useful information • Address: No. 19 Taiping Street, Xicheng District, Beijing • Transportation: Exit C of Taoranting Station on Line 4 • Opening hours: 6:00–22:00 (last entry at 21:00) • Ticket: CNY 2, Park Annual Pass is accepted • Parking lot: None, you can park in the nearby office building parking lot. We hope this guide helps you and your family enjoy a pleasant holiday at Taoranting Park! 🌿👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🌼 Strolling Through an Autumn Painting 🍁 Hello, everyone! Today, I want to share my autumn stroll in Beijing's Taoranting Park. 🌼 🍂 First Impressions of Taoranting 🌳 As soon as I entered the park, I was amazed by the beautiful scenery! The colorful leaves looked like they were dressed in festive attire, each leaf shining with a different light. I immediately started taking photos, and every picture turned out stunning! 📷 🍁 Harmonious Lake and Mountains 🌊 Walking by the lake, the water was crystal clear, reflecting the trees and sky on the shore, creating a captivating scene. A gentle breeze stirred ripples on the lake, making the whole world feel gentle. 😌 🎭 A Surprise Peking Opera Performance 🎭 While enjoying the natural beauty, I was lucky to stumble upon a wonderful Peking Opera performance! The actors' brilliant performance made me appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese culture, a delightful surprise! 🎉 🍃 A Leisurely Break 🍂 I found a quiet corner, ordered a fragrant coffee, and enjoyed the warm autumn sun and breeze. Such moments are truly delightful! 🛋️ 🌈 A Perfect Day 🌈 This visit to Taoranting Park made me deeply appreciate the beauty of autumn. Every scene here is worth savoring, and every breath is filled with the fragrance of nature. 🌟 If you're looking for a perfect destination, don't miss Beijing's Taoranting Park!

Beijing Taoranting Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition, the "Red Ribbon" design runs through the east gate to the north gate, cleverly integrating patriotism with the beauty of chrysanthemums, not only highlighting the deep red historical heritage of Taoranting Park, but also the park's chrysanthemum elements. The decoration creates an elegant and rich atmosphere for chrysanthemums, presenting a double feast of vision and culture for citizens and tourists. The East Gate area is centered on the "Flower Wave" flower bed. Its unique walk-in design cleverly integrates red elements and garden city concepts, symbolizing that under the leadership of the party, the country is rich and the people are strong, and the people are happy. The scenic spots in the park, such as "Butterfly Dance Elegance" and "Chrysanthemum Fragrance Taoran", are scattered and scattered, and they are reflected in the "Dragon Soaring" flower bed under the Taoran Pavilion. The characteristic flowers such as Art Chrysanthemum and Pile Scenery Chrysanthemum are vying for beauty, perfectly integrating natural beauty and humanistic feelings, and the festive atmosphere of National Day is overflowing in every corner. In the North Gate area, the "Autumn Return" theme flower bed uses chrysanthemums as a pen to draw a picture of autumn scenery, implying the vision of a better life in the new era. The boutique chrysanthemum exhibition shed in the central square is even more outstanding, with rare chrysanthemum varieties and art cut flowers, miniature potted chrysanthemums and other competing appearances. In addition, during the Chrysanthemum Culture Festival, the park will also hold a series of colorful literary performances and interactive experience activities, including non-legacy hand-fired foil paintings, interactive bamboo weaving paintings, ten-meter long scroll coloring, etc., allowing tourists to enjoy the scenery and flowers. In addition, you can also deeply experience the unique charm of traditional culture. Taoranting Park also cooperates with Beijing Arts and Crafts Industry Association and Shounong Food Group to launch non-legacy cultural display activities and Taoran Xishi, providing tourists with diversified and high-quality cultural consumption experiences.

🏯Taoranting is a famous pavilion from the Qing Dynasty and one of the four great pavilions in China. Its name is derived from a poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi: 'Wait until the chrysanthemums turn yellow and the home-brewed wine is ready, let's get drunk together and be carefree.' It is also the first modern garden built in Beijing, known as a 'famous spot in the capital.' 🌈Attraction Features: In addition to Taoranting itself, Taoranting Park also features the other three of China's four great pavilions reconstructed in the Huaxia Famous Pavilion Garden: Zuiweng Pavilion, Huxin Pavilion, and Aiwan Pavilion, along with many other famous pavilions, each carrying rich history and culture. 🎟️Ticket Information: The full-price ticket for the attraction is 2 yuan per person. 🕐️Opening Hours: The park opens at 6:00 AM, stops admitting visitors at 9:00 PM, and closes at 9:30 PM. ⏳Recommended Visit Duration: 1-2 hours is recommended. 💗Other Tips: 🔸It is recommended to visit on a sunny day to better appreciate the scenery. 🔸To take beautiful photos, consider wearing light-colored clothes to blend in with the environment. 🔸The park is quite large, so it's best to bring a map to easily find your destination. 🔸Take sun protection measures, especially in the hot summer. 🔸To take beautiful photos, try to avoid crowded areas.

#August2024 Taoranting Park is a place that combines natural beauty and human touch, and it is worth visiting! The rippling blue lake and the willow trees of various shapes, under which many tourists are resting leisurely! An afternoon passed and I felt extremely satisfied. The beautiful scenery and interesting things in Taoranting made me linger.

"Taoranting Park" is located at No. 19 Taiping Street, Beijing. It was established in 1952 and is a modern urban garden that integrates ancient and modern garden art, with a theme highlighting the "pavilion culture" of the Chinese nation. It enjoys the reputation of "a scenic spot at the capital's gate." The park features various distinctive scenic areas such as Shengchun Shanfang, Huaxia Famous Pavilion, Taoran Beautiful Scenery, and Tanying Liujin. The park imitates 36 famous pavilions from across the country, competing in beauty and splendor. The park contains both ancient temples and modern facilities, with lush trees, pavilions, terraces, small bridges, and flowing water, creating a perfect blend of natural and cultural landscapes.

Taoranting Park is located on the northwest side of Taoran Bridge on the South Second Ring Road in Beijing. It is a historical and cultural park that integrates classical architecture and modern garden art, highlighting the "pavilion culture" of the Chinese nation. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Here is a detailed introduction: • Historical Evolution: Taoranting Park was built in 1952. It is the first modern garden built in the capital Beijing after the founding of the People's Republic of China and is known as the "famous place of the capital." • Park Overview: The total area of the park is 56.56 hectares, of which the water area is 16.15 hectares. • Famous Attractions: • Taoran Pavilion: Built in the 34th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1695) by Jiang Zao, the supervisor of the kiln factory at the time, in the western part of Cibei Temple. It was named "Taoran" after the poem by Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi, "Waiting for the chrysanthemums to turn yellow and the home-brewed wine to mature, let's get drunk together and be carefree." • Cibei Temple: Founded in the Yuan Dynasty, it is an ancient temple with a long history. • Yunhui Building: A royal garden building built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Originally located on the east bank of Zhongnanhai, it is a two-story building with painted eaves and carved beams, exquisite and beautiful. It was a place where the emperor enjoyed the view of Taiye Pool, wrote, painted, and composed poetry. • Sai Jinhua's Tomb: Located on the south slope of Jinqiu Hill, west of Xiang Tomb and Parrot Tomb. The tomb is made of marble, with a 1.8-meter-high granite stele in front of it. The tombstone is now displayed in the stone carving exhibition room of Cibei Temple. • Gao Junyu Martyr's Tomb: Located in a pine forest on the north slope of Jinqiu Hill on the central island of Taoranting Park. It is the burial place of Gao Junyu, an early revolutionary of our party and one of the founders of the Communist Party of China, and his girlfriend Shi Pingmei. • Park Features: Taoranting Park has various distinctive scenic areas such as Shengchunshan House Scenic Area, Huaxia Famous Pavilion Scenic Area, Taoran Scenic Area, and Tanyingliujin Scenic Area. The famous Taoran Pavilion is located in the Taoran Scenic Area on the central island of the lake, surrounded by many famous historical sites. • Opening Hours: Peak season (April 1 - October 31) 6:00-22:00 (entry stops at 21:00); Off-season (November 1 - March 31) 6:00-21:00 (entry stops at 20:00). • Ticket Price: 2 yuan. • Transportation Guide: • Bus: Take bus routes 14, 40, 66, 70, 102, 106, 603, etc., and get off at "Taoranting Park North Gate" or "Taoranting Park South Gate" station. • Subway: Take Metro Line 4, get off at "Taoranting" station, exit from Exit C, and walk about 500 meters to reach the north gate of Taoranting Park.

🍭Name: Taoranting Park🍭 🍬Location: No. 19 Taiping Street, Taoranting Subdistrict, Xicheng District, Beijing🍬 🌺I have always particularly liked Taoranting Park. It is beautiful all year round. After admiring the bright roses and hydrangeas, I start to appreciate the lotus and water lilies, as well as the forsythia and crape myrtle. It is truly a great place for flower viewing. 🦆Watching the little ducks swim freely in the water makes me feel much more relaxed. The 20-minute park effect really works. ✔️This time I entered from the west gate, which is closer to the flowers. The park is not particularly large, so you can walk around it and always find pleasant surprises. You might encounter little squirrels 🐿️, take a boat ride 🚢, and there are beverage shops where you can take a break. Beijing Store Exploration | Food Exploration | Weekend Getaway | Recommended Kid-Friendly Places | Beijing Café Exploration

Starting from Niujie, head to Taoranting Park. On the way, you will pass by a mosque and the popular Romantic Hutong. Enjoy some snacks while strolling, and bring some more snacks into the park. The restaurants near Niujie Jubaoyuan are always crowded, but the one near the park entrance has fewer people and is a bit cheaper by one or two yuan. I bought some fried pork, which is re-fried after being weighed, so you have to wait a few minutes. The freshly fried pork has a crispy outer layer and is quite fragrant. One portion has about six or seven pieces, which is quite filling. The location is more than a hundred meters from the park entrance, making it perfect to buy some and take inside to eat slowly.

The summer lotuses in Taoranting Park have made their debut But I feel that they are still relatively sparse compared to the flowers Mainly concentrated on the west bank of the lake The lotus area inside and outside the famous Huaxia Pavilion is quite extensive Admission is 2 yuan, 'Enjoy the Park' can be purchased directly No need for reservations, tickets can be bought in advance or on the spot Transportation is convenient, and there are plenty of dining options around, making it a perfect weekend plan

June in the capital city has already entered the hot summer weather, and it is best to visit parks in the morning. It's not an exaggeration to say that Taoranting Park is bustling with visitors every morning, with people strolling, running, dancing, practicing martial arts, and playing musical instruments, which are organized by type in different areas, while the choirs are roughly divided into groups in the east, west, south, north, and center. The succulent bonsai and Chinese ink painting exhibition in the Tao Garden along the north bank of the lake offer a peaceful retreat from the outside noise and sweltering heat, allowing one to enjoy a moment of tranquility.

Beijing Taoranting Park (4A) is small and not very famous, but the Taoranting Pavilion in the park is one of the four famous pavilions in China. The other three famous pavilions can also be seen in 1:1 simulation reconstructions in the park. It is a good place to appreciate the pavilions. ⏱️, Historical Origins Taoranting was built in Cibei Temple in Taoranting Park. Cibei Temple was first built in the Yuan Dynasty and became a resting place for celebrities and scholars since the middle of the Ming Dynasty. 2. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, Jiang Zao, a doctor of the Ministry of Works who was in charge of the kiln factory, founded Taoranting in Cibei Temple (the black kiln factory at the north gate of Taoranting is now famous for its sugar-coated oil cakes). It became a gathering place for scholars and writers. Whenever scholars from all over the country came to Beijing, they would "check in" at Taoranting, where they would discuss poetry and philosophy, drink wine and appreciate flowers. In modern times, it became an important place for advanced intellectuals to carry out revolutionary activities. Revolutionaries such as Sun Yat-sen, Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao, Tan Sitong, Lin Zexu, and Qiu Jin were all connected with Taoranting. Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Li Dazhao even carried out secret revolutionary activities here. Mao Zedong also took a photo with his colleagues from the Fushe Society at Taoranting. 2. ➡️ Tour route 1. Taoranting and Chinese Famous Pavilions Garden are both near the south gate of Taoranting Park. Therefore, enter from the south gate, walk 100 meters, and on the left hand is Chinese Famous Pavilions Garden, and on the right hand is Cibei Temple and Taoranting after crossing Luogou Bridge. A quick tour of 1 hour is enough. 📸、Highlights , Huaxia Famous Pavilion Garden The landscape garden with ancient pavilions as its theme spans 2,000 years of history. It has three famous pavilions besides Taoran Pavilion, one of the four famous pavilions in China: Zuiweng Pavilion in Chuzhou, Huxin Pavilion in Hangzhou, and Aiwan Pavilion in Changsha. All of them are built at a 1:1 scale. In addition, there are more than ten other famous pavilions. ]、Taoranting In Cibei Temple, the three characters "Taoranting" on the plaque of Taoranting were left by Qi Baishi, the two characters "Taoran" were written by Jiang Zao, the builder of the pavilion, the couplet was written by Lin Zexu, and there are also some calligraphy works by ancient and modern literati, with a strong scent of books. 4. Address No. 19, Taiping Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, is located in the city center with convenient transportation. 5. Ticket price: 2 yuan 1. Beijing Park Annual Pass is free 2. Beijing Senior Citizen Card is free 3. Taoranting Park, as a patriotism education base, is open free of charge to minors under the age of 18.

Felt so happy to visit this park since in summer, it's kinda hard to find a place to hang out. The name is Taoranting Park, opens everyday from 06.00 AM to 21.00 PM. Suitable for the visitors who's longing for an instagrammable and relaxing spot in the bustling city of Beijing. 📍 Taoranting Park Taiping Street number 19 Xicheng District, Beijing. Recommended time to visit : 1 to 2 hours. #chinatrip