Ancient City Park in Beijing

Ancient City Park in Beijing

Ancient City Park is a cultural tourism attraction.

Ancient City Park was the first residential park built in Shijingshan District in 1981 and is known as the "flower among the buildings." The park covers an area of 2.33 hectares and is divided into a children's play area, a central sculpture area, the Lanhui Dicui Square, and a flower and potted plant display area.

The children's play area is located near the main entrance for easy access and is equipped with non-motorized play equipment suitable for children of various ages. The central sculpture area serves as the compositional centerpiece of the park. The "Mother and Child" sculpture, surrounded by a corridor, highlights the park’s theme with its aesthetic appeal and has become an iconic symbol. The Lanhui Dicui Square, reconstructed from the original lake, features a backdrop of shaded hills and the Lanhui Dicui pavilion, creating a spacious activity area with steps that lead up to elevated viewpoints. The flower and potted plant garden showcases peonies and tree peonies—referred to as the "kings of flowers"—which have been cultivated for over twenty years, along with decorative window designs and landscape walls, forming a charming bonsai viewing area.

Ancient City Park is small but very popular, with a high density of visitors. Possibly due to its early construction, most of the facilities are somewhat outdated. To meet the demands of modern urban life and further improve the park’s landscaping and management standards, the Shijingshan District government invested heavily in 2001 to renovate and upgrade the park on its existing foundation.

Address: No. 1 Gucheng South Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing

Type: Urban park

Recommended visiting time: 10–20 minutes

Phone: 010-68878597

Opening hours:

6:00-21:00

Ticket information:

Free admission.

Information source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development