Name: Long Tan Park

Star Rating: 4A

Admission: 2 yuan

Opening Hours: 6:00-22:30

Phone: 010-67186358

Address: No. 8, Longtan Road, Dongcheng District

Description:

Long Tan Park occupies a total area of 49.2 hectares. Approximately 19.47 hectares of this land mass is covered by water.

The scenic spots alternate with each other along the lake and the lake from the water is well known as one of the freshest areas to find water in the city. The park is also divided into six scenic areas.

Long Yin Pavilion Scenic Area is the unique pavilion in the Northern parks. Long Tan Scenic Area is composed of fourteen hillside areas. Letter-Dragon and Stone Forest Scenic Area is teeming with natural scenic spots and notable fixtures made of stone. The area's uniqueness comes from a history of famous calligraphers who penned many letters here and deliberated over their meanings. The story entitled Dragon written by famous calligraphers of the Qin and Han Dynasties, suggests that the area will always be a significant part of that time period and Dynasty. One can easily find a pond full of Lotus afloat across the lake from July to August of every year. Behind the Lotus Pond lies a Flower Island Scenic Area. Another area, the Dragon Gate Scenic Area, actually shares the starting point with the water-entrance of the Park. Upon entering, Dragon heads, made from stone, make an immediate impression upon those entering. It is easy to admire these fixtures as each structure allows fresh lake water to flow from the mouths of the dragon’s facade.

Surrounding the lake are rare stones that add a rare and unique essence to the area. It is truly an area that integrates culture and history together with beautiful artwork.

Featured Attractions:

Longtan Park is home to a number of minor features, most of which bear a recurring dragon motif. It is said that there are as many as 100 carved dragons scattered around the park, including the Dragon Gate, Green Dragon Bridge, and the Flying Dragon Pavilion, to name but a few. There are a series of simple maps dotted around the lake, indicating the locations of the various things to see.

Each year in early February, the park will hold a Spring Festival Temple Fair. This large-scale event offers snack stalls, a range of interactive activities such as arm wrestling and chess playing, as well as amusements for children.

Best Time to Travel: Summer and Winter

Transportation: Take Bus No. 6, 12, 60, 116 or 807 to Beijing Amusement Park stop.

Nearby Accommodation: Home Inn (Fangzhuang branch)