Chaoyang Park (Sun Park)

Chaoyang Park is also known as the Sun Park. It was built in 1984 and now is located at No. 1, South Nongzhanguan Road in Chaoyang District of Beijing, adjacent to the embassy area and the business center. Being 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles) long from north to south and 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) wide from west to east, it has an area of 288.7 hectares (713 acres) and its water surface covers an area of 68.2 hectares (169 acres). Now Chaoyang Park has more than 20 scenic spots and the venue for the beach volleyball competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is also situated in it.
 

Located in the northern part,  it is a natural valley between hills, characterized by a large water area and green space. Various aquatic plants, metasequoia trees, willows and other humidity resistant trees grow here. The source of the water is a ladder of cascades piled up by rocks.
 

Map of Chaoyang Park

Situated by Lotus Lake (Lianhua Lake), it is the home for wild ducks. Composed of wooden platforms, pavilions and meadow, the environment is enriched by small and medium-sized sculptures to express the idea of naturalness, environmental protection and the balance of nature.
 

Located near the west gate, it is made up of a sunken oval fountain and two rectangular fountains. Fine artistic sculptures are scattered across the square, presenting beautiful rural landscapes of Vienna, Austria. It is a nice place with a heavy artistic atmosphere.
 

It is built on the theme of natural life and is opened up in a large stretch of woods and combines greenness, running water and sport. Luxuriantly green trees grow prosperously on the rolling landform. Five colorful brooks flow from the woods. Over 200 luxury yachts, auto boats and various kinds of small boats shuttle back and forth on the lake. From nearby they look like every lotus flower when fully open. From a distance they appear as if millions of stars are shining in the sky.
 

It is located in the western part of Chaoyang Park and was the venue for the beach volleyball competition of the Olympic Games. Originally, this place was the practice area for the beach volleyball competition; and after the Olympic Games were concluded, it was reconstructed into bathing beaches covering an area of 2.5 hectares. The sands for the beaches, famed for softness and comfort, were specially transported from Hainan Province. The bathing beaches can attract 3,000 tourists a day. You can practice beach volleyball here with your friends and enjoy the water in Chaoyang Park swimming pool.

Located in the northwest of Chaoyang park, it is the first lifestyle shopping center in China that combines shopping, conference and exhibition, catering, entertainment and recreation.
 

Chaoyang Park holds various activities during the Spring Festival, May Day Holiday, National Day Holiday and other festivals. The Thailand Cultural Exhibition, Europe Cultural Exhibition, Cat and Dog Shows and other exhibitions have been successfully held here. Chaoyang International Exhibition started in 2002 has become the favorite of the local people during Spring Festival.

 

 By Subway:
Take Subway Line 14 to Chaoyang Gongyuan (Chaoyang Park) Station. Get out from Exit B and you can see the south gate of the park. Visitors can also get off at Zaoying Station to arrive at the west gate of the park.
 By Bus:
 South Gate: Take bus 302, 406, 412, 431, 499, 650, 672, 675, 690, 973 or 988 and get off at South Gate of Chaoyang Park Station.
 West Gate: Take bus 421, 682, or Zhuan 114 and get off at Jingyuan Station; or take bus 419 to North Jingyuan.
 East Gate: Take bus 400, 451, 657 or 988 and get off at Dashanzhuang Station.
 North Gate: Take bus 402, 413 or 418 and get off at North Gate of Chaoyang Park Station. 
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Entrance Fee	Free
Opening Hours	April to October: 06:00-22:00, stop entering at 21:00. November to next March: 06:00-21:00, stop entering at 20:00.

 Bicycle Rent Service:
Time: 08:30 - 17:30
A bicycle for two: CNY 60 per hour
A bicycle for four: CNY 80 per hour
A bicycle for six: CNY 100 per hour
A bicycle for eight: CNY 200 per hour
A bicycle for twelve: CNY 300 per hour
Notes: Deposit of CNY 300 for each bycycle is necessay. This service can be found on the east of Jiumi Road and the west of No. 7 east gate. 

Apart from cycling around Chaoyang Park, you can also add other attractions into your bike tour route like Sanlitun and CCTV Tower. Read Cycle around Beijing's CBD if you are interested.

Recommended Nearby Attractions:
Sanlitun
Sanlitun Bar Street
 Blue Zoo (Gongti Richina Underwater World)
Workers Stadium
Dongyue Temple
 Taikoo Li Sanlitun