Changxindian Park

　　   Changxindian Park was first built in 1986 and officially opened to visitors on July 1, 1987. Situated in the ancient and weathered town of Changxindian in the southwestern suburbs of Beijing, it lies adjacent to the Changxindian Railway Station to the southeast and borders the July 7th Memorial Museum of Changxindian to the southwest. It is the only district-level park in the region and one of Beijing’s Top Ten Historic Site Parks.

　　   The park covers an area of 6.73 hectares. Lush trees and blooming flowers can be found throughout, offering blossoms in three seasons and evergreen foliage in all four. Towering Chinese pine and white bark pine stand proudly, while apricot and forsythia welcome the spring breeze. Koelreuteria and Chinese sumac decorate the autumn scenery, and lilacs and hibiscus add extra charm. The children’s playground is open to visitors free of charge. The Tomb of the Martyrs of the July 2nd Revolution is located in the central part of the park and serves as an important patriotic education base in Fengtai District. Currently, the park features four major functional zones: a cultural and entertainment area, a quiet rest area, a children’s activity area, and a fitness and sports area, providing visitors with a beautiful and comfortable environment for rest and exercise.

　　   At the heart of Changxindian Park, amidst lush green pines and cypresses, lie peacefully the remains of two individuals who sacrificed their precious lives for the victory of the February 7th Strike. They are the martyrs Wu Zhen and Ge Shugui. To commemorate Wu Zhen, Ge Shugui, and the countless others who gave their lives for the revolution, a monument was erected here in 1984. This is what is known as the Tomb of the Martyrs of the July 2nd Strike, and it is from this that Changxindian Park is also commonly referred to as “July 2nd Park.”

　　   Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development