Nanshilu Park

　　Nanshilu Park is situated on the east side of Nanshilu Street in Xicheng District and the west side of the West Second Ring Road. Constructed in 1960, the park could no longer meet the needs of society due to rapid urban development and increasing public demand for cultural and recreational activities. In 2001, the Xicheng District Bureau of Landscape Architecture began a comprehensive renovation of Nanshilu Park. The new park features main pathways paved with marble, along with plazas, landscape features, fitness areas, children’s play zones, a complete overhaul of plant materials, as well as added amenities such as benches, trash bins, street lamps, and sprinkler systems. The renovated Nanshilu Park has been widely praised by the public for its fresh and tidy appearance.

　　To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and showcase the beautiful, civilized, and harmonious urban environment of Xicheng District, in accordance with the requirements of the district government’s “2009 Xicheng District Environmental Improvement Task Book,” the Xicheng District Bureau of Landscape Architecture commenced renovation work on Nanshilu Park on June 22.

　　Guided by a people-oriented approach, the bureau built a new bicycle parking area to regulate parking order, installed circular gates at the park’s east and west entrances to prevent bicycles from entering the park, and added barrier-free ramps to facilitate access for people with disabilities. Old railings and public facilities within the park were replaced and upgraded, fitness areas were standardized, and surveillance equipment was installed to eliminate safety hazards. To avoid interference with the Second Ring Road pedestrian overpass, the entrance location and elevation of the park’s east gate were adjusted. Additionally, new trees and seasonal flowers were planted, and landscape stones were added, creating a renewed sense of spatial scale for the “Xiyuan Chunzao” (Spring Dawn in the Morning Garden) scenic spot at the east gate, further enhancing its landscape appeal and making this gem on the “Second Ring” green necklace shine even brighter.

　　Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development