Dayangjing Park

　　Dayangjing Park is situated within the jurisdiction of Cuigezhuang Township in Chaoyang District. It is bordered by Beixiaohe River to the north, JingShun Road to the southeast, the Fifth Ring Road to the northeast, and Wangjing Planning Road to the west. The park covers a total area of 334,000 square meters, including 310,633 square meters of land area (261,608 square meters of green space and 49,025 square meters of pathways and paving), and 23,367 square meters of water surface.

　　Dayangjing is an area with a long history. In fact, Dayangjing predates Beijing by several hundred years. Historical records indicate that the name "Wangjing" (Looking at the Capital) first appeared during the Liao Dynasty, over a thousand years ago. The Liao Dynasty established its capital in Zhongjing (present-day Ningcheng, Inner Mongolia) and designated Youzhou (present-day Beijing) as one of its secondary capitals, known as Nanjing (also called Yanjing). Dayangjing was located on the crucial transportation route from Zhongjing through Gubeikou to Youzhou, making it a strategic military location. A watchtower was once built in the village to monitor enemy movements. To provide lodging and refreshments for envoys traveling between the north and south, the Liao Dynasty constructed guesthouses in Sunhou, initially called Sunhou Guesthouse and later renamed Wangjing Guesthouse. It is believed that Wangjing was more renowned than Sunhou at the time.

　　Wangjing Terrace: Located on the park’s main hill, which stands 8 meters high, this terrace consists of a 4-meter-high stone-clad viewing platform and a striking steel-frame pavilion painted in vibrant Chinese red. It can be seen from the Fifth Ring Road and Jingmi Road, serving as the park’s iconic landmark. The design of Wangjing Terrace also draws inspiration from the legend behind the naming of Wangjing. It is said that when Emperor Qianlong named this place “Wangjing,” the resting spot he used was roughly where the terrace stands today.

　　Ancient Tree Square: This is an important landscape feature in the park, symbolizing the nostalgia of many former villagers of Dayangjing. During the park’s construction, many large trees from the original village were carefully preserved. Although old houses have been demolished, the cultural history of Dayangjing continues to thrive. Notably, there is a 400-year-old ancient locust tree at the former entrance of the village. Many elderly residents return to see this tree under which they played as children. Despite the passage of time, the tree remains sturdy and full of vitality, like a guardian of the land. Today, this towering locust tree continues to inspire resilience and progress among the people.

　　Ruyi Lake: Visible from Wangjing Terrace, this clear body of water features fountains that spray water droplets onto the lake surface, creating a pleasant tinkling sound. A cascading water wall flows gently down its structure, complemented by lotus flowers swaying in the breeze in the pond and clusters of purple pickerelweed. In summer, visitors can relax on the lakeside platforms, enjoying the moonlight and the soothing sounds of water.

　　Clear Stream Channel: This winding channel is dotted with massive granite rocks. The banks are adorned with thoughtfully arranged stones, while various colorful flowers bloom in the planting beds along the stream. Dense aquatic plants such as water onion, reeds, water irises, and pickerelweed thrive here, their reflections dancing on the water’s surface along with drifting flower petals. On quiet summer days, children are often seen playing and laughing along the stream, adding a playful charm to the scenery.

　　Shaded Plaza: Comprising over 100 lushly foliaged Chinese scholar trees arranged in a grand formation, this plaza combines beautifully colored cement pavement with rustic red brick. A bronze-toned circular pergola offers visitors a place to rest. In midsummer, perennial flowers such as delphiniums, false dragonheads, yarrows, sedums, and daylilies, along with other blooms, create vibrant flower borders for visitors to enjoy.

　　The Health Trail is paved with 260 meters of black pebbles. Walking barefoot on it provides a foot massage-like experience. Its unique appeal attracts many health-conscious individuals. Lined with dense trees, the trail allows exercisers to breathe in the fresh scent of foliage while improving their physical health and refreshing their minds.

Dayangjing Park is aAAA-level attraction

　　Source: Yichuan County Government Website