Taoranting Park Beijing

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2 Yuan

Taoranting Park also known as 'Joyful Park' is one of the first national tourist attractions of AAAA level. Built during the Qing Dynasty, Taoranting Park is no doubt worth a visit during Sightseeing in Beijing. Let yourself be enchanted with the elegant fusion of ancient and modern construction styles in the Taoranting Park, Beijing. Ideally located in towards the southern part of the city, Taoranting Park covers the Black Dragon Pond in the east, Dragon Spring Temple towards the west, city wall towards the south and Nanheng Street towards the north.

Taoranting Park spreads over an area of 59 hectares out of which 17 hectares is water. Taoranting Park derived its name from the famous Tang poet Bai Juyii's poem. History of Taoranting Park dates back to the 3rd century BC. Initially this park was known as the eastern urban district for the capital city Dadu of the Jin dynasty. According to sources, this park had associations with several famous revolutionaries of Beijing.

The main features of Taoranting Park are its 36 pavilions, Mini Golf Center, Water Wonder Land, the Central Island, Cloud-painted Tower, Pure-sound Chamber, Taihu Lake Rocks and so on. Moreover, there are several rock carvings to be seen inside the Taoranting Park, Beijing. When describing the Taoranting Park, one can't forget talking about the most popular spot of the park, known as Taoran Ting or the Taoran Pavilion. This pavilion is a part of Cibei Temple (Mercy Temple). There is much more to be explored in the Taoranting Park during Beijing Tours.

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