Located in the south of Beijing City, Taoranting Park, is a beautiful city park centered on the famous scenic spot Taoran Pavilion (joyous Pavilion). Taoran Pavilion has become well-known since the Qing Dynasty when a great many poets and scholars gathered there to relax and write poems, leaving many rare and precious poems there. Taoranting Park was named after the famous Taoran Pavilion.

The park contains 36 characteristic historical and cultural pavilions, including 10 pavilions built in recent years which were imitated from China’s famous time-honored pavilions in 9 places of 6 provinces. Thus, you can appreciate some of China’s marvelous pavilions in the park. Around Taoran Pavilion, a few ancient temples and pavilions are located, some of which used to be as famous as Taoran Pavilion before, such as Longshu Temple, Black Dragon Pool, Longwang Pavilion and Na Tcha Temple etc. Taoranting Park is also equipped with comprehensive recreational facilities, including pleasure boat, water park, entertainment center for children, play field, dinning room and hotel.

Ticket Price: 2 Yuan

Location: No. 19, Taiping Street, Xicheng District 西城区太平街19号

How to Get There: take Bus No. 14, 40, 59, 66, 70, 102, 106, 603, 613 get off at Taipingjie or Taoranqiaobei station.