Chaoyang Park

　　A national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Located in the bustling central area of Beijing's Chaoyang District, it is accessible via multiple bus lines. Chaoyang Park stretches north to Liangmaqiao Road, west to Chaoyang Park Road, east to East Fourth Ring Road, and south to Chaoyang Park South Road. It is approximately 2.8 kilometers long from north to south and about 1.5 kilometers wide from east to west, with a planned total area of 2.78 square kilometers, including a water surface area of 0.68 square kilometers. The green space coverage rate is 87%, making it the largest urban park within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road. It was first built in 1984 and opened to the public in its entirety on September 15, 2004.

　　Chaoyang Park is one of the key projects identified in the "Beijing Urban Master Plan" approved by the State Council. It is located in the bustling central area of Beijing's Chaoyang District, stretching north to Liangmaqiao Road, west to Chaoyang Park Road, east to East Fourth Ring Road, and south to Chaoyang Park South Road. The park is approximately 2.8 kilometers long from north to south and about 1.5 kilometers wide from east to west, with a planned total area of 288.7 hectares, including a water surface area of 68.2 hectares. The green space coverage rate is 87%, making it the largest urban park within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road. Originally called Shuiduizi Park, it was first built in 1984. Over the past 20 years, the construction of Chaoyang Park has received high attention from the Party Central Committee, the State Council, and municipal and district governments at all levels. Central leaders visited the park three times—in 1992, 1996, and 2004—to participate in the National Tree-Planting Day activities. In December 1999, General Secretary Jiang Zemin personally inscribed the park’s name. The development of Chaoyang Park has played an important role in improving the ecological environment of eastern Beijing and enriching the cultural life of its residents.

　　 Nearby Building Complexes

　　　　Qingjing Minghu, Longge, Huangshi International Apartments, Chaoyang Park Xili North Area, Apartment 9, Zaoying Nanli, Victoria Garden Apartments, Boning Garden, Bintu Garden Apartments, Zaoying Beili, Beijing Jingda Garden, Maizidian Street Community, Jingda International Apartments, GOLF Apartments, Jingyuan Building, Dongyuan Apartments, Boya Garden, Maizidian, Jialong International Building, Chaoyang Park Xili South Area

　　 Construction History

　　　　The development and construction of Chaoyang Park can be roughly divided into four phases:
　　The first is the preparatory phase, from 1984 to 1988, which mainly involved the initial planning of the park, enclosing a “park without walls” around the water area.
　　The second is the initial development phase, from 1988 to 1995, focusing primarily on real estate development and the construction of cultural landscapes.
　　The third is the accelerated construction phase, from 1995 to 2000. During this time, Chaoyang Park organized the “People’s Park Built by the People” project and the “50th National Day Tribute” project. In September 1999, the southern scenic area of the park was completed.
　　The fourth is the rapid development phase, from 2000 to the present. The Chaoyang District Government included the Chaoyang Park construction project as a district priority. Beijing Chaoyang Park Development and Operation Company increased financing efforts, vigorously advancing the development of scenic areas. They relocated over 3,900 households and more than 40 enterprises within the planned park area. Building upon the already completed southern scenic area, they further carried out greening renovations, improved municipal infrastructure, developed the European-style scenic area, Cherry Blossom Garden scenic area, and the sports park centered around the tennis center, as well as the development of the entire northern planned area of 1,300 acres. On September 15, 2004, Chaoyang Park was fully opened to the public. From 1988 to 2008, the park completed over 20 scenic spots, including the Central Tree Planting Forest, Generals’ Forest, Esperanto Forest, Vast Layered Woods, International Friendship Forest, Water Recreation Area, South Gate Scenic Area, Brave World Amusement Park, European Style Area, Green Field Joy, Source of Life, Art Square, Waterside Isle, and Eco Valley. A total of 2,500 acres of green space were developed. After international solicitation and extensive consultation with experts and various stakeholders, in March 2004, the "Comprehensive Plan for Chaoyang Park" was approved by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning. The park was positioned as a large-scale, comprehensive, and multifunctional cultural leisure and entertainment park with landscaping as its main focus. According to different functional characteristics, the plan divides the park into a central activity zone, sports and fitness zone, ecological science zone, horticultural viewing zone, cultural leisure zone, comprehensive service zone, administrative management zone, and ancient architecture preservation zone.

　　The construction of Chaoyang Park was listed as a key project of the district. Beijing Chaoyang Park Development and Operation Co., Ltd. intensified its fundraising efforts to fully advance the development of scenic areas. The relocation of over 3,900 households and more than 40 enterprises within the park’s planned land area was completed. Building on the already developed southern scenic area, further greening renovations were carried out, municipal infrastructure was enhanced, and construction commenced on the European-style scenic area, Cherry Blossom Garden, and the Sports Garden centered around the tennis center. Development also began on the entire 1,300-acre northern planned land area. On September 15, 2004, Chaoyang Park was fully opened to the public. From 1988 to 2008, the park saw the completion of over 20 scenic areas and attractions, including the Central Tree Planting Forest, Generals’ Forest, Esperanto Forest, Vast Layered Woods, International Friendship Forest, Water Recreation Area, South Gate Scenic Area, Brave World Amusement Park, European-style Scenic Area, Green Meadow Melody, Source of Life, Art Plaza, Riverside Isle, and Ecological Stream Valley, achieving a greened area of 2,500 acres. Following an international design competition and extensive consultations with experts and various stakeholders, in March 2004, the “Comprehensive Master Plan for Chaoyang Park” was approved by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning. The park was positioned as a large-scale, comprehensive, multi-functional cultural leisure and entertainment park primarily focused on landscaping. Based on different functional characteristics, the plan divided the park into a Central Activity Zone, Sports and Fitness Zone, Ecological Science Education Zone, Horticultural Viewing Zone, Cultural Leisure Zone, Comprehensive Service Zone, Administrative Management Zone, and Historic Architecture Conservation Zone.

　　 Entertainment Activities

　　　　Adjacent to the foreign embassies in China and Beijing CBD, Chaoyang Park is an international tourism and cultural area integrating landscaping, leisure and entertainment, cultural exchange, and science education, combining Chinese and Western garden art and architectural styles. The southern scenic area features 21 major amusement rides suitable for all ages, including roller coasters, river rapids rides, super spaceships, space journeys, Colorful Land, the “Sony ExploraScience” science park, sports park, pet park, and other thrilling and exciting attractions.　
　　Centered around brand cultural events such as the “Chaoyang International Spring Festival,” “May Day Chaoyang Pop Music Week,” and “National Day Happy Park Tour,” Chaoyang Park actively builds itself into a “famous cultural park.” It has hosted large-scale cultural events such as the “Thai Cultural Festival,” “European Style Street,” “World Famous Cats and Dogs Exhibition,” “Beijing Chaoyang International Business Festival—International Auto Show,” and the “Beijing 2008 Olympic Culture Festival and Olympic Culture Square Events,” achieving significant social impact.

　　Chaoyang Park Scenery (8 photos)

Chaoyang Park is aAAAA-level scenic spot