Fantastic Places for Physical Exercises

2017-06-21

Taoranting Park

Located in the Xicheng District of Beijing, Taoranting Park is a National 4A Tourist Attraction and one of the best parks in Beijing. As a famous historical park, it highlights the national “pavilion culture” by integrating classical architecture with modern garden art. The park covers a total area of 56.56 hectares, and the water area is 16.15 hectares. The Taoran Pavilion built in the Qing Dynasty has been one of the four most famous historic pavilions in China. Taoranting Park is an enclosed park covered by green vegetation all year round. In addition, the park is oxygen-rich thanks to its large water area inside. You may not be very exhausted to run rapidly around the lake which may be about 3km long.

Chaoyang Park

Chaoyang Park is the Beijing's largest urban park within the 4th Ring Road, and also the largest enclosed park in the east of Beijing. It is approximately 2.8km in length and 1.5km in width. It covers a total area of 288.7 hectares, and a water area of 68.2 hectares. The greening rate of the park reaches 87%. As a comprehensive and multifunctional park, it is landscaping-oriented and designed for residents to relax or carry out cultural and recreational activities, greatly improving the living environment for residents nearby. In the large-area park, wide main roads are intertwined with each other, making it is a perfect place for jogging.

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