Beierhuan City Park

　　   Beierhuan City Park is located along the northern section of Beijing’s Second Ring Road, stretching from Jiugulou Street to the south side of Yonghegong Bridge, covering an area of approximately 54,000 square meters. It is the narrowest city park in Beijing. The park is designed as 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 situated near Beijing’s central axis and aligns with the old boundary of the historic city. To harmonize 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 continuous urban greenbelt along the boundary of the old city. The entire green park is designed and constructed using traditional building methods, with materials and craftsmanship that reflect the traditional style of Beijing residences. Upon completion, it will complement the classic charm of Yonghegong Temple, highlighting the harmony between the urban park and the historical landscape of the old city boundary, further emphasizing the ancient capital’s timeless elegance.

　　   On the southern side of the park lies an ancient architecture street featuring 36 courtyards and individual structures, covering a total area of 6,800 square meters. These include traditional siheyuan (courtyard houses), gate towers, small temples, and walls. Many of the beams, pillars, and bricks used in these buildings were salvaged from demolished old houses. The materials and construction techniques reflect the traditional styles of Beijing residences from different periods. These historical structures create a visual harmony with the classic charm of Yonghegong Temple.

　　   Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development