Guishui Park

Guishui Park

Guishui Park was initially built in early 2002 and completed in June 2003. It is a large urban water-themed park. Covering nearly 10,000 acres in total, the park includes water areas spanning 5,000 acres. Stretching 8 kilometers from east to west—from Yankang Bridge in the east to the Farm Rubber Dam in the west—it comprises five scenic areas: the Terrace Garden, Breeze Garden, Tranquil Garden, Secluded Path Garden, and Elegant Lotus Garden. The entire park features a landscape design primarily based on plants and water bodies, rich in artistic and cultural significance. The Italian-style Terrace Garden is situated in the eastern part of the park, built along the natural terrain. It includes eight Tuscan columns, three sculptures, a cascading pool, and a European-style pavilion.

Breeze Garden

Located north of Daying Village, this garden covers an area of 48.52 acres. Bordered by locust forests to the south and an observation deck to the north, it offers a serene environment and is a classic example of a natural landscape garden. An arched wooden bridge divides the lake into two sections—one large and one small. Visitors can stroll across the bridge, enjoying the refreshing fragrance of locust blossoms; pause on the lakeside platform to gaze at the shimmering water and leisurely boats; admire the fragrant lotus flowers up close; explore ancient platform ruins and imagine the days of war; or wander along the winding forest paths to witness the fiery red maples, all while feeling completely at ease.

Tranquil Garden

Built along the water, this 51.18-acre garden features a central square and pathways laid out symmetrically along the axis, resembling a butterfly in flight. Since it is located in a wetland area, the square is constructed with wooden materials. The plaza includes three membrane structure pavilions and 20 white mast-like pillars arranged in an arc, each topped with a red luminous ring that glows beautifully at night. A winding bridge extends from the square toward the lake, guiding visitors through blooming flower paths or offering opportunities for boat rides. In peak summer, the lake is dotted with lotus flowers floating on the surface, their vibrant colors and delicate fragrance lasting for months. Four plum blossom-shaped flower stands in the southern part of the scenic area burst with blooms, attracting butterflies and enchanting visitors who linger in delight.

Elegant Lotus Garden

Situated southeast of Xibaimiao Village on the northern bank of the Guishui River, this 49-acre garden uses arcs and straight lines to divide green spaces and paved areas, highlighting axial features. At the center of the square is a group of stainless steel sculptures depicting a frog catching pests among a cluster of lotuses. The lifelike forms and fresh concept reflect people’s longing to connect with and become one with nature, emphasizing the importance of ecological preservation. Dense woods planted on both sides of the square blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment. Looking south from the square, a vast lotus pond spreads out with vibrant blooms, fragrant aromas drifting in the air, and lush green leaves providing a refreshing and cooling sensation. From an elevated view, the contrast between the lotuses and the clear water paints a tranquil ink-wash painting.

Secluded Path Garden

Located at the westernmost end of the northern bank of Guishui Park, this 22.97-acre garden serves as the main docking bay for pleasure boats. The overall architectural style is European, with the main structure consisting of a colonnade made up of six sets of arched gateways. On the northern side of the fan-shaped waterside platform stand four Western figure sculptures symbolizing the four seasons. The central green space is designed with precise geometric patterns and neatly trimmed hedges, while the outer green area is backed by densely planted deciduous trees, complemented by evergreen species such as Chinese pine and cypress, along with flowering shrubs and open lawns that create an expansive visual experience. Visitors resting here by boat can reflect on the enchanting scenery of Guishui, where endless blue waters offer the sensation of being in a heavenly paradise.

Guishui Park boasts picturesque and captivating scenery. Taking a boat downstream offers a journey through beautiful views, creating the feeling of traveling through a celestial paradise.

Category: Natural Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Year-round

Address: Yanqing County

Phone: 69185370, 69104105

Price: Free

Transportation

By Car: Take the Beijing–Lhasa Expressway directly to Yanqing County.

By Bus: Take bus 919 from Deshengmen directly to Yanqing County.