Yuyuantan Par
玉渊潭公园
 "Yuyuantan Park is a municipal park, one of eleven, is located in the Haidian District, convenient transportation. Dongmen and adjacent to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse; west to the West Third Ring Road, and across the road separated from the central tower; the south gate at the Chinese Millennium Monument is north, the Navy General Hospital in the north. morning at Gold's, here is part of the West are to visit the Holy Land on the northern outskirts of the landscape; Galerkin time, where the river curved, a water view. There are feudal literati recluse who pursue the雅趣"Raising Linquan respect", "Fishing Hequ" and other scenic spots. Qing Qianlong 38 years, the famous Yinhe Xiangshan water works, opening the Yuyuantan Lake University, sand birds waterfowl gathered here, the water grass Feng Xiao-mao of the cool scenery full of vitality.
Beijing Municipal Government in 1960 officially naming Yuyuantan Park, after years of construction and attribution of change, and gradually formed a new integrated municipal parks, historical sites because not many scenic spots as the AAA class. Park East 1820 meters wide, 1106 meters long from north to south, planning a total area of 136.69 hectares, of which the waters of an area of 61 hectares, 74.44 hectares green area built (including grass), green coverage rate reached more than 95% of existing park about 199,500 plants. 
At present, the main scenic Park Cherry Park from the western and northern Lake water (partial completion), the Southern Zhongshan Island, east of Spring Garden Lane to stay composed. W here the water a long hill, blessed with the environment and in modern history, fewer large-scale construction, YANG Huai many achievements of the mountain, waterfront Yiyi weeping willows, the lake water wild lush natural style. Park is currently held every spring, "Cherry blossom flowers will be" well-known, renowned more than 2000 cherry trees of the "Sakura Garden", in the spring breeze Fei Shu Yun Shu绛雪, Chunshui spring flowers such as the surging crowd and become unique to the capital in early spring landscape. 70-80 years and 90 during the winter of "anti-cancer life's Paradise" and other fitness activities are also widely known.
Spring is one of the best times to visit or in summer to cool off from the August heat. The park has some beautiful cherry and magnolia blossoms and Yuyuantan Park hosts an annual cherry blossom festival in April to show off the over 2,000 trees of different types on its 136 ha grounds, many of the trees are gifts from Japan when the two countries re-opened diplomatic relations in the 1970s.
 As its name suggests, the Cherry Blossom Garden is noted for its fascinating cherry blossoms. Today, with thousands of cherry trees sent from Japan and other parts of China, the garden is one of the largest in northern China. Every year, the Cherry Blossom Festival is held from March to April, drawing thousands of visitors. A waterside pavilion offers visitors a place to relax in the Chinese way: chatting while having a cup of tea and listening to birdsong.
Liuchun Garden offers a broad lawn, delicate pavilions, zigzag corridors, luxuriant trees and blossoming flowers all the year round. By piecing bits of porcelain together, the colorful mosaic near the south entrance showcases the theme of the garden-keeping spring. The sculpture of a girl playing a flute on the meadow enhances this leitmotif, and suggests the world's love for spring and youth. A square pavilion in the southwest gives a panoramic view of the garden. And, if you're lucky, you just might see an amateur performance in the fan-shaped pavilion in the west of this garden.
Between two lakes is a long and narrow sloping field, called Zhongshan Isle. It was piled up with earth dug when the lakes were made. A monument erecting in the west commemorates the youth who devoted themselves to this country. The high point of the isle is the double-eaved pavilion done in the old style, which allows a whole view of this section.
Yinshui in Chinese means diverting water from one place to other places. So the water in Yinshui Lake comes from the East Lake and flows to Diaoyutai (Fishing Stage) State Guesthouse. Used as a tree nursery in the past, the Yinshui Lake Scenic Area is dotted with white poplars, gingkoes and cedars. In spring, serried flowering crabapples, together with the cherry blossom, make this part of the park an ocean of flowers.
In addition, a water park in the northeast of Bayi Lake and an amusement park for children on the south bank of the East Lake are also attractive spots. If you come here in winter, you can even see widgeons and white swans.
Water tour lines:
Yulong (Yuyuantan Park-Longtan Lake) Line: The longest water tour line in Beijing measuring 26 km (16.2 miles) and passes four districts. There are three routes:
1. Yuyuantan Park-Xibian Gate-Tianning Temple-The Temple of Heaven South Gate-Longtan Lake
2. Grand View Park-Youan Gate-Tianning Temple-Xibian Gate-Yuyuantan Park
3. Grand View Park-The Temple of Heaven South Gate-Longtan Lake
Dock: Yuyuantan South Gate, Longtan Lake, Grand View Park
Kunyu (Kunming Lake-Yuyuantan Park) Line: Measuring 10km (6.2 miles), this water tour line mainly passes China Central Radio and Television Tower, Beijing Water Park and China Century Monument. Pleasure boats and gaily-painted European style cruise ships are available. Visitors can start from Kunyu Dock located at the northern bank of Bayi Lake in Yuyuantan Park to the Summer Palace.
Dock: Yuyuantan Park (shipping season: April-October), Binjiao Park, Summer Palace
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 2
CNY 10 (during Cherry Blossom Culture Exhibtions from late March to the end of April) |
| Transportation: |
To the east gate: take bus 114, 320, 717 or 727 and get off at Yuyuantan Station; or take bus 13,21,37,65 and get off at Xicheng Sanlihe Station;
To the west gate: take bus 300, 323, 374 or Te 8 and get off at Bayihu Bei Station or Fucheng Lu Station
To the south gate: take Subway Line 1 and get off at Military Museum Station and enter from the northern side of China Millennium Monument
To the north gate: take bus 37, 121 or 846 and get off at Mashenmiao Station or Baiduizi Station |
| Opening Hours: |
06:30—19:00 (December-March)
06:00—20:30 (April, May, September, October, November)
06:00—21:30 (June, July, August) |
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