The Most Low-key Park in Beijing, And It Is Free

2020-04-02

The outbreak of the COVID-19 is highly valued by the whole nation. We have to go out less, but we can enjoy the beautiful scenery through the Internet at home. I believe that one day the epidemic will pass, and then we go wherever we want to!

People always like to say "the world is so big; I want to see it". But in fact, it is not only the world that is very big. In China, there are 34 provincial administrative regions on the land of 9.6 million square kilometers. Each provincial administrative region has many cities under its jurisdiction. Each city is divided into many counties and districts. Even traveling around China is not an easy thing.

If a Chinese is asked to choose a city to visit in his/her life, I believe that many people's answer will be Beijing. As the capital of our country, Beijing is of great significance to many Chinese people. Every holiday, Beijing's famous scenic spots are crowded with countless people. Today, the place that the author will introduce to you is very beautiful, known as "Beijing’s Jiangnan", but it never charges any tickets and few tourists know about it.

This is Sanlihe Park, located outside Dongyang Gate in Dongcheng District of Beijing. Tourists may seldom hear about it, but Beijingers probably all know about it. It is said that the river here used to be the moat, which was responsible for flood discharge. However, due to neglect of cleaning up, it has become a stinking ditch. After renovation, the environment has been improved and the water has become clear. In summer, the water is full of lotus flowers. Together with small bridges, bluestone roads, and carps swimming in the reeds, it is just like a scenery of south of the Yangtze River, which is a good place to stay away from the noise of the city and to have a rest.

In the riverside, there are many pavilions built for people to enjoy the cool and rest. Sitting inside, having some tea, chatting, and looking at the surrounding scenery, you may feel like in a secluded paradise. It makes people feel that the time is quiet, only a piece of peace and serenity with the natural beauty left.

Although the area of Sanlihe park is very small, and it is not a famous tourist attraction, the scenery is not inferior to any place, and there is no admission fee. If you come to Beijing for a vacation, after visiting those lively and extraordinary attractions, you may as well come here to have a seat, relax yourself, and the fatigue of the journey will be wiped out.

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