Parks & Nature

Beijing’s green spaces offer a mix of imperial history and urban recreation. Jingshan Park provides panoramic views over the Forbidden City from its central hill, while the nearby Drum and Bell Towers anchor the city's historic central axis. For natural landscapes, Zizhuyuan Park features extensive bamboo groves and Yuyuantan Park spans over 130 hectares with significant water coverage. Families can visit the historic Beijing Zoo in Xizhimen or explore the lakeside paths of Longtan Park near the Temple of Heaven. These sites showcase the capital's diverse horticultural and architectural heritage.

Jingshan Park

Jingshan Park is an imperial park covering 23 hectares immediately north of the Forbidden City in the Imperial City area of Beijing, China.

Drum and Bell Towers

The Drum Tower of Beijing, or Gulou, is situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Inner City to the north of Di'anmen Street.

Beijing Zoo

Beijing Zoo is a zoological park in Xizhimen, Xicheng District, Beijing.

Longtan Park

Longtan Lake Park, is a recreational urban park located in Dongcheng District of Beijing, just east of the Temple of Heaven.

Zizhuyuan Park

Purple Bamboo Park is one of the seven largest parks in Beijing, China. It is located in the Haidian District of northwestern Beijing.

Yuyuantan Park

Yuyuantan Park is one of major urban parks in the city of Beijing. This park covers a territory of about 137 hectares, 61 of which are…