Park (Attraction) Introduction
Taoranting Park was built1952 in 1952,“pavilion culture”as its main content. It is a historic and cultural park that combines
classical architecture with modern landscaping art. It is a nationalAAAA AAAA-level56.56 tourist attraction. The park covers an area of16.15 56.56 hectares, including 16.15 hectares of water area.
Taoranting is a famous pavilion from the Qing Dynasty and one of China’s Four Great Pavilions. The name of the park originates from this pavilion.
The Cibei An Museum within the park was first established in the Yuan Dynasty. Patriotic figures such as Lin Zexu, Gong Zizhen, and Qiu Jin often came here to compose poetry and express their sentiments.“During the period around the”May Fourth
Movement, revolutionary pioneers such as Li Dazhao, Mao Zedong, and Zhou Enlai engaged in revolutionary activities here. It is now a key cultural relic protection unit of Beijing.
1985 In [year not provided], the“China Famous Pavilions Garden”was established in the southwestern part of the park. It is a“garden within the garden,”covering ten hectares. It features more than ten famous pavilions selected from across the country, spanning over two thousand years of history and representing six provinces and nine cities. The pavilions feature diverse designs and unique characteristics, demonstrating high architectural artistry. It has won the Beijing Excellent Design First Prize, the Ministry of Construction Urban Construction System Excellent Design First Prize, and the National Excellent Design Gold Award.
It has successively won the Beijing Excellent Design First Prize, the Ministry of Construction Urban Construction System Excellent Design First Prize, and the National Excellent Design Gold Award.
design first prize, the Ministry of Construction Urban Construction System Excellent Design First Prize, and the National Excellent Design Gold Award.
Address:Xicheng District No. 19 Taiping Street (north bank of the moat)
Opening Hours:6:00 to21:00,21:30 Jingyuan Garden
Ticket Price:2RMB(Admission is free with disability certificates, military ID, and other eligible documents)
Transportation:
East Gate of the Park: (Taiping Street Station, Taoran Bridge North Station)14 Bus70 ,106 trolley bus,102 trolley bus,40 bus,613 bus, Special5 bus,
66 bus,603 bus.
South Gate of the Park: (Beijing South Railway Station) Special3 bus, Yuntong102 Line, Yuntong202 Line,53 bus,122 bus,800 bus,927 Extension Line,958 bus, etc.
West Gate of the Park: (Zixin Road Station)59 bus,40 bus,613 bus.
North Gate of the Park: (Taoranting)59 bus,40 Bus No. 60,613 Bus No. 61.
Subway route:4 Exit at Taoran Ting Station on Line 4,C walk eastward500 for meters.
Trail overview:
Location:The trail is located inside the south gate of the park, along the southern flower street.
Length:Total length600meters
Width:5.5meters
Slope:No slope
Elevation:Altitude41.3meters
Pavement material:Permeable bricks
Trail type:Urban type; linear
Trail route:Starts from the west side of Huaxia Mingting Garden in the east, passes through Huaxia Mingting Garden, and ends at Yuhong Bridge.
Trail facilities:
Resting benches:7
Public toilets:1
Trash bins:11
Signage system:2
Features of the trail:
The trail is lined with beautiful natural scenery and is adjacent to the South Lake in the park. The path is flat and suitable for walking activities. This trail is enjoyable in all seasons and has hosted events such as lakeside walking activities.
The regular visitors are mainly park-goers who come for exercise, and nearby organizations also frequently use the trail.
Exercise intensity:Moderate
Suitable for:All ages
Trail route:
Starts from the west side of Huaxia Mingting Garden, passes through the garden, and ends at Yuhong Bridge.
The trail is lined with beautiful natural scenery and is adjacent to the South Lake in the park. The path is flat and suitable for walking activities. This trail is enjoyable in all seasons and has hosted
events such as lakeside walking activities. The regular visitors are mainly park-goers who come for exercise, and nearby organizations also frequently use the trail.
Phone;010-63532385;010-63532245