Chaoyang Park (or Sun Park) was built in 1984 and now is located at No.1 Nongzhanguan Road South in Chaoyang District, 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, Chaoyang Park has an area of 288.7 hectares and its water surface covers an area of 68.2 hectares. 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 the Park.

 Tourist Resorts 

The Ecological Valley: Located in the north of Chaoyang Park, the Ecological Valley 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.

Binshui Island: 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.

Art Square (Yishu Square): Located near the west gate in the park, Art Square 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.

Resource of Life Scenic Area: 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.

Bathing Beach: It is located in west of the Park and was the venue for the beach volleyball competition of the Beijing 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 swim in the open-air pool.

Blue Harbor (Solana): Located in the northwest of the park, it is the first lifestyle shopping center in China that combines shopping, conference and exhibition, catering, entertainment and recreation.

 Cultural Activities

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. Beijing Chaoyang International Exhibition started in 2002 has become the favorite of Beijing people during Spring Festival.

Park Admission:	CNY 5; CNY8 for monthly ticket; CNY80 for yearly ticket (not include any entertainment facilities and activities)
Ticket Time:	06:00-21:00  (Mar.15 - Nov.14); 06:00-20:00 (Nov.15 - the next Mar.14)
Opening Hours:	06:00-22:00 (Mar.15 - Nov.14); 06:00-21:00 (Nov.15 - the next Mar.14)
Subway:	Take Subway Line 10 and get off at Tuanjiehu Station and out from Exit C. Then walk 20 minutes to the south gate of Chaoyang Lake. Or take bus at the bus station outside Exit C to the park, two stops only.
Bus Route:	1. South Gate: take 976, 406, 350, 750, 988, 731, 729, 758, 302, 117, 419, 31, 973, 431, 984 and get off at Tian Shui Yuan Jie Bei Kou or Chao Yang Gong Yuan Qiao Xi  2. West Gate: take 419, 852, 985 at Chao Yang Gong Yuan Xi Men 3. East Gate: take 988, 991, 740, 628, 976, 973, Yun Tong 111, and get off at Tian Shui Yuan Jie Bei Kou or Chao Yang Gong Yuan Dong Men 4. North Gate: take 909, 420, 418, 402, 852, 757, Yun Tong 107 and get off at Chao Yang Gong Yuan Bei Men  Beijing Bus / Subway Search

Battery Car Service:
Entrances to Central Terminal: CNY 5 per person
Among Entrances: CNY 10 per person
All over the park: CNY 30 per person

Bicycle Rent Service:
A bicycle for two: CNY 40 per hour (CNY 50 for luxury one)
A bicycle for four: CNY 60 per hour
A bicycle for six: CNY 80 per hour
Notes: Deposit of CNY300 for each bycycle is necessay. This service can be found in South Gate of Chaoyang Park and Building No.2. 

Self-drive Electric Car Service:
Price: CNY 55 per hours  (deposit of CNY 200 is needed)
Time: 9:00-17:30 (weekdays); 8:00-17:30 (weekends)

Cruise Boat Service:

No.1 Dock, South Lake
Four People Pedalo	CNY 40/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Mushroom Shaped Double Pedalo	CNY 40/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Four People Battery Boat	CNY 50/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Luxury Jalopy Shaped Battery Boat	CNY 50/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Three People Luxury Yacht	CNY 60/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Four People Luxury Battery Boat	CNY 80/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 300
Six People Battery Boat	CNY 80/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 300
Six People Luxury Battery Boat	CNY 100/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 300
Eight People Battery Boat	CNY 100/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 300
Eleven People Battery Boat	CNY 150/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 300
Six People Classic Battery Boat	CNY 150/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 300
Three People Bicycle Boat	CNY 40/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Two People Bicycle	CNY 50/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
UFO Shaped Three People Battery Boat	CNY 60/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Luzhou Sightseeing Yacht	CNY 10/person/time (capacity of 18 persons)
No.2 Dock, South Lake
Four People Row Boat	CNY 30/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
Four People Pedalo	CNY 30/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200
"Naval Battle" Ship (three to four people)	CNY 90/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 100
Four People Battery Ship	CNY 50/hour/boat	A deposit of CNY 200

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