Sun Palace Park

　　The first phase of Sun Palace Park was one of the sixty practical projects carried out by Beijing Municipality for its residents in 2002. It covers an area of 10.7 hectares, with a total investment of 38 million yuan. It was completed on August 20, 2002.

　　The second phase of Sun Palace Park was listed as one of the 60 practical projects of the Beijing Municipal Government in 2003. At the same time, the project was one of the key initiatives in the landscape construction along the Fourth Ring Road in 2003. It was designed by the Beijing Institute of Landscape Architecture and Ancient Architectural Design and constructed by the People’s Government of Sun Palace County. The second phase covers an area of 27.4 hectares, with an investment of 247 million yuan. Themed around the sun and science education, the park features cultural, educational, and leisure activities related to its main themes. The second phase mainly consists of the following six areas: the Sun and Technology Theme Area, Children and Elderly Activity Area, Stream Scenic Area, Artificial Mountain Forest Area, Sunny Lawn, and South Gate Entrance Plaza. Construction began at the end of March 2003 and is still ongoing, with completion planned for September 30.

　　Once completed, Sun Palace Park will improve the ecological environment of the Sun Palace area and serve as a great destination for local residents to relax, entertain, and exercise.

　　Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development