Beining Park

Beining Park

Beining Park is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Beining Park, also known as Ningyuan Garden, is located in the northeastern part of Hebei District, Tianjin. Its main entrance faces the Beizhan Overpass, and the east gate faces Zhongshan North Road, situated north of Tianjin North Railway Station. The park was first built during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty and originally served as a private garden for Yuan Shikai. The park features sluices that channel water, connecting the lake inside to the nearby Jinzhong River and Crescent River outside. With pavilions scattered throughout, it has the typical characteristics of a classical Chinese garden.

The park’s main attractions include the Nine-Turns Scenic Area, Moon-Waiting Pavilion, Layered Green Mountains, Lake Center Pavilion, Joyful Hall, and a small zoo. In the northern part of the park stands the Zhiyuan Pagoda, which has nine stories and is 74.4 meters tall. The inner walls of the pagoda are inlaid with over a hundred porcelain enamel paintings or bluestone relief carvings depicting historical themes, mainly showcasing China’s cultural heritage through the ages. Visitors can take the double-helix staircase or elevator to reach the top ninth floor, where they can enjoy panoramic views of the scenic beauty of Tianjin.