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A walk through one of Beijing’s lovely parks
Ritan Park [the Temple of the Sun] is located in Chaoyang District, about a forty-five minute walk from my apartment block. One day on the way to lunch my friend and I decided to take a walk through the park as it was such a lovely day. We saw an entrance fee of 1 RMB (about 20 cents AUD) but for some reason we were allowed to enter without a fee.
The park covers an area of 206,200 square metres, but we only walked the distance from the front gate to the back. Along the way we saw the royal shrine which was built in 1530 and used by Ming and Qing Emperors to make sacrifices to the sun.
The park is really lovely and another one of Beijing’s parks where you can see the elderly Chinese practising t’ai chi, playing Mahjong or walking around the ponds with their grandchildren; flying kites. We were lucky to be able to see the blossoms on the many trees within the park; such a lovely sight.
There is a wonderful Chinese restaurant in the park which I have eaten at a couple of times before with a rooftop area to sit and overlook the park. There is also a cafe called the ‘Stone Boat Café’ where you can sit either inside or out, overlooking the water; enjoying a cup of Chinese tea and some Chinese snacks.
My friend and I strolled throughout the park speaking to the local Chinese, taking photographs, looking at the flowers and trees and generally just enjoyed a spring day in Beijing.
A lovely hour or so and well worth the time when in Beijing.
feralc4t said:
Nice place, I noticed the word restaurant, I think this is a real trend here 😀
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
He he he…
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Lignum Draco said:
Looks like a lovely garden.
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vinneve said:
It looks nice to stroll there… so peaceful.
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Little Miss Traveller said:
Lovely gardens and you caught the blossom just right!
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carentaylor said:
Ritan Park look so tranquil and I should think the Springtime is one of the best times to visit with all the lovely blossom trees in flower 🙂
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JohnRH said:
What?! No pictures of food?!?! You’re forgiven. Beautiful park.
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Kamila Pala said:
Beautiful set of photos from famous city! Bye. K
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sileas said:
You always keep surprising me with unexpected, beautiful places in Beijing 😉
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
It really is. Thank you.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Exactly right Vinne.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you. I was very lucky.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
100% right Caren. Thanks so much for always reading my posts. I genuinely appreciate it.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ha ha. Very funny John. Very funny!!!!
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kokodynia said:
I have to tell. all of these trees from the post are also here in Poland and are very popular. The same about an apartment blocks, ha ha!
I had Mahjong at my laptop before and I love this game 🙂
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carentaylor said:
It is absolutely my pleasure to read your wonderful posts Sue!! It gives me a glimpse into places I know I will never be able to see for myself! We are so lucky that you share your amazing wanderings 😉 I look forward to many more
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Marta said:
I love this park! There is a small mound in the middle and from there you can see all the buildings after a sea of green trees. It’s a very nice view. I call it “Beijing’s Central Park” 😀
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you very much.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Julia. Very kind.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Wow. Thanks so much for telling me that. I have never been to your beautify country (yet).
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
You are so lovely!!!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks for that info Marta.
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