Beierhuan City Park

Beierhuan City Park

Beierhuan City Park is located along the southern section of Beijing’s Second Ring Road from Jiugulou Street to Yonghegong Bridge on the northern stretch, covering an area of approximately 54,000 square meters. It is the narrowest city park in Beijing. This is an east-west oriented linear landscape green space.

The most prominent design concept of this urban park is the cultural restoration of the ancient city. Beierhuan City Park is located near the central axis and coincides with the boundary of old Beijing’s inner city. With the aim of harmonizing with the surrounding environment, the park stretches two kilometers in length but is only 25 meters wide, resembling a long, narrow green ribbon. Once completed, Beijing’s East Second Ring, North Second Ring, and West Second Ring roads will form a complete urban greenbelt chain along the boundary of the old city. The entire green park is designed and constructed entirely using traditional building methods, with materials and construction techniques that reflect the traditional style of Beijing’s residential architecture. Upon completion, it will complement the classic-style Yonghegong Temple, highlighting the harmony between the urban park and the historical features of the old city’s boundary, further emphasizing the ancient capital charm of Beijing.

On the southern side of the park, there is an ancient architecture street lined with 36 courtyards and individual buildings, covering a total area of 6,800 square meters. These structures include siheyuan (courtyard houses), gate towers, small temples, and walls. Many of the beams, pillars, and some bricks and tiles of these ancient buildings are remnants from the original houses that were demolished. The materials used and the construction techniques all reflect the traditional styles of Beijing residences from different periods and in various architectural styles. These ancient buildings complement the classic-style Yonghegong Temple.

Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development