Escape to Changyang Park, Beijing's best-kept secret where 3000-acre lakeside meadows transform with seasons - cherry blossoms in spring, lotus ponds in summer, golden ginkgo carpets in fall, and frost-kissed reeds in winter. The highlight? Its stargazing campsite with professional telescopes and Milky Way views so clear you'll swear you're in a planetarium. Locals joke the air here 'tastes like mountain spring water'. Don't miss weekend pop-up jazz picnics on the lawn - just grab a craft beer from the eco-market and join the vibe!



Everything you need to know about Changyang Park
Recommended is Marriott Beijing Changyang, just 500 meters from Changyang Park, within a 10-minute walk. The hotel features a children's playground, indoor swimming pool, and family-friendly rooms with free parking and Wi-Fi. Nearby shopping centers and scenic walking trails offer a perfect blend of urban convenience and natural relaxation, making it an ideal choice for families seeking comfort and accessibility.
Changyang Park is near Line 4 Metro's Gaomidian South Station, offering a 20-minute ride to Xizhimen, where you can transfer to major downtown lines like Line 1 or Line 10. Bus routes connect to Yizhuang, Fengtai, and other districts. Ride-sharing services and taxis are readily available outside the park, ensuring seamless multi-modal transit for efficient travel across Beijing.
The park excels as an urban green space with a lakeside jogging trail, children’s play zones, an open-air concert plaza, and a wetland viewing platform. Weekly events include parenting craft fairs, outdoor yoga sessions, and live music performances. Spring brings cherry blossoms, while autumn displays golden ginkgo trees. Visit early morning or late afternoon to enjoy serene nature amid the city.
Highlights include the central water plaza and mirror-like skywalk bridge, especially stunning during sunset when reflections merge with lights. Wooden boardwalks along the lake and seasonal flower beds—cherry in spring, lotus in summer, ginkgo in fall, plum in winter—create rich visual backdrops. Bring a tripod for golden hour shots to capture the artistic interplay of light and nature in the cityscape.
Nearby streets feature authentic flavors like Daxing Zhajiangmian (fried sauce noodles), Peking duck baozi, and douzhi jiaoquan (fermented soybean drink with fried dough twists). "Old Beijing Taste" restaurant on Changyang Street offers traditional dumplings and braised meat dishes made with time-honored recipes. Night markets also serve tanghulu, zha guan, and aiwo bing, delivering a genuine taste of Beijing’s culinary heritage.
Changyang Park is free to enter year-round, open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM (extended to 10:00 PM in summer). Smart gate systems allow QR code access without tickets. Information kiosks provide maps and free bicycle rentals, plus first-aid kits for visitor safety. For a quieter experience, visit on weekdays to enjoy spacious, crowd-free surroundings.
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