Yuyuantan Park

Yuyuantan Park

Yuyuantan Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Yuyuantan Park is one of the eleven municipal parks in Beijing, conveniently located in the Haidian District. Its east gate is adjacent to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse; its west side reaches the Middle West Third Ring Road, facing the China Central Television Tower across the road; its south gate is situated just north of the China Millennium Monument, and its north side connects to the Navy General Hospital. As early as the Jin Dynasty, this area was a renowned scenic retreat in the northwest suburbs of the old Jin capital; during the Liao and Jin dynasties, the winding rivers here created a picturesque water town scene. Among the scenery were refined retreats sought by feudal scholars, such as “Nourishing Elegance in Forests and Springs” and “Fishing by the River Bend.” In the 38th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign during the Qing Dynasty, the famous Xiangshan River Diversion and Water Control Project excavated the Yuyuantan lake system. Migratory birds gathered here, bringing life to the lush, vibrant landscape of abundant water and grass.

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In 1960, the Beijing Municipal Government officially named it Yuyuantan Park. After years of development and changes in management, it gradually evolved into a modern municipal comprehensive park. Due to its limited historical relics, it was rated as a AAA-level scenic area. The park spans 1,820 meters from east to west and 1,106 meters from north to south, with a planned total area of 136.69 hectares, including 61 hectares of water area and 74.44 hectares of developed green space (including lawns), achieving a green coverage rate of over 95%. The park currently houses approximately 199,500 plants of various species.

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Suggested Duration

2–4 hours

Transportation

The park is within about 500 meters of Military Museum Subway Station (Lines 1 & 9), Bai Duizi Subway Station (Line 9), and Gongzhufen Subway Station (Lines 1 & 10), all of which are within walking distance.

Admission Fee

Regular ticket: 2 RMB; during the Cherry Blossom Festival: 10 RMB. Monthly passes are also available for 4 RMB per month, with no restrictions on the applicant’s identity.

Opening Hours

June to August: main gate open from 6:00 to 21:30, park closes at 22:30 daily

November to March of the following year: open from 6:30 to 19:00, park closes at 20:30 daily

April to May and September to October: open from 6:00 to 20:30, park closes at 21:30 daily

Location

No. 10, Middle West Third Ring Road, Haidian District, Beijing