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Zhongshan Park (Beijing)
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Zhongshan Park (Beijing)

北京中山公园

Beijing, Dongcheng4.4·40.0273°N, 116.3405°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
Half day
Rating
4.4 / 5.0

About Zhongshan Park (Beijing)

An imperial park just west of Tian'anmen, occupying the former Altar of Earth and Grain where emperors once performed harvest rites. Ancient cypresses shade quiet pavilions, and tulip beds burst into color each spring.

Highlights

• Imperial altar park (Altars of Earth and Grain) by Tian'anmen. • The ancient Liao-era cypress and the Peace Pavilion. • Tulip festival in spring.

Suggested Route

West gate → Altar of Earth and Grain → cypress garden → lakeside → south gate; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Park teahouse and the 'Longfeng' restaurant; dining around Tian'anmen. Lodging: Dongcheng hotels.

Facilities

Gates, restrooms, teahouse, accessible paths.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Xicheng District; Metro Line 1 Tian'anmen West Station; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~35 km).

Reservation

Advance real-name reservation required via 'Changyou Park' WeChat (RMB 3).

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Beijing City Dongcheng District Zhonghua Road No. 4

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
北京中山公园

北京市东城区中华路4号

Beijing City Dongcheng District Zhonghua Road No. 4

40.0273, 116.3405

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