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Yuyuantan Park is the largest park in downtown Beijing, and it is also a good place for citizens to relax and stroll. There are two large lakes in the east and west, with willows beside the lake, and the scenery is very beautiful. There is also the largest cherry blossom garden in downtown Beijing in the park. Cherry blossom viewing in Yuyuantan is a popular activity in the entire capital in March and April every year.

Yuyuantan Park has entrances in several directions from southeast to northwest. The park has a relatively large area, about 2 kilometers long and nearly 1 kilometer wide. There are many scenic spots in the park, which can be summarized as the cherry blossom garden on the north side, the east and west lakes in the center, and the scenic spot on the south side. After entering the park, tourists walk for a tour, usually for about half a day.

Stroll under the cherry trees

The cherry garden on the north side is a famous scenic spot in the park. The cherry garden is a garden within a garden and the largest cherry garden in Beijing. Thousands of cherry trees imported from Japan are planted in the garden. These cherry blossom varieties are different, and the flowering period is also early and late, which can take over and open, so that the cherry blossoms can be seen in the cherry garden for more than a month in March and April every year, which is very suitable for taking pictures and viewing.

At this time, the cherry blossom festival will also be held in the park, and many food stalls and special shopping stalls will be set up nearby. There are many tourists and it is very lively. However, the ticket price of the park will rise to 10 yuan at that time, and there will be crowds of people on weekends, Qingming and other holidays.

Boating on East and West Lakes

The two large lakes in the middle are East Lake and West Lake. The length of the two lakes is about 700 meters. There are weeping willow trees around. The TV tower in the distance is reflected in the lake, and the environment is very beautiful. There are several piers on the lake, where you can row boats on the lake. There are two types of boats: electric and pedal, with seats ranging from 4 to 6 people. The reference price for renting a boat ranges from 60-120 yuan per hour, and you need to pay 200-400 yuan A deposit of about RMB. In addition to taking a boat tour of the lake, it is also a good choice to take a walk by the lake. It is very pleasant when the sun sets in the evening.

Other play items

The area on the south side of the lake is divided into two parts. The east side is dominated by the ornamental area. There are Liuchun Garden, Landscape Avenue, etc. where you can play, tree gardening, pavilions, etc., similar to garden scenery. On the west side, there are some children's entertainment projects, such as bumper cars, Huaguoshan rafting, small amusement park, etc. The charge for each item is generally around 20 yuan, which is suitable for tourists who bring children to play. And every year in winter, there will be a snow amusement park in the west, where you can experience entertainment projects such as ski circles, ice carts, and horse-drawn sleds.


opening hours

January 1st-May 31st 06:00-21:30 (last admission 21:00); June 1st-August 31st 06:00-22:30 (last admission 21:30 ); September 1-December 31, 06:00-21:30 (last admission 21:00)

Preferential treatment policy

child:Children under the age of 6 (included) or under 1.2 meters in height are free; on the International Children's Day, children under the age of 14 (inclusive), accompanying parents can enjoy a free ticket for 1 person, free of charge
underage:6 years old (not included) - 18 years old (included), half price
student:Full-time undergraduate and below degree students, with a valid ID card or student card. Teenagers traveling from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, etc. can buy tickets and enter the park with valid identity certificates such as "Hong Kong and Macau Residents Traveling to the Mainland", "Taiwan Residents Traveling to the Mainland" or student certificates, and the price is half-price
elder:Enter the park by swiping the card with my "Beijing Tong-Pension Assistance Card" (during large-scale cultural activities, enter the park according to the time period announced by the park); over 60 years old (including) from other provinces, cities, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and foreign tourists with my ID card, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Passes, passports and other valid documents are exchanged for tickets to enter the park, free of charge
retirees:With retirement certificate, free of charge
the disabled:Free with valid certificate
soldier:Active soldiers, disabled soldiers, retired military, retired cadres, armed police officers and soldiers, and fire rescue personnel are free of charge with their valid certificates
social security recipient:Persons who hold a social security payment certificate, half price
Supplementary Note:The patriotic education base in the park - the Chinese Youth Heroes Monument is open to minors (citizens under the age of 18) free of charge.

must see tips

1. During the Cherry Blossom Festival in March and April every year, the number of people in the park will increase sharply on weekends and other holidays, and there may be crowds of people. Try to travel on weekdays.

2. On weekends and other holidays during the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Beijing Park Annual Pass, Season Pass and Monthly Pass may not be used during the peak hours of 9:00-16:00, please call in advance to confirm.