Beijing Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park is a very famous tourist attraction. So, which tourist attractions can be visited? What are the recommended travel routes? Next, let's introduce it in detail for our friends. Come and take a look
1. Tour Route
1. Ticket Route
1. South Gate → Jianbi Pavilion (Cultural and Creative) → Hanqiu Pavilion → Xianren Chenglu → Sankong Bridge (Cultural and Creative) → Sanyuan Border (Western Ring Road) → Dongtian Deep (by car) → Diligent Governance and Virtuous (by car) → Zhengda Guangming (by car) → Changchun Xianguan (by car) → Shanggao Shuichang (by car) → Hongci Yonghu (by car) → Zibishanfang (by car) → Huifang Academy (by car) → Duojia Ruyun (by car) → Wenyuan Pavilion (by car) → Shewei City (by car) → Sitting at Shilin Flow (by car) → Quyuan Fenghe (by car) → Intersection of Sanyuan → Qianyuan → Exit at Ergong Gate (about 2 hours)
2. Walking route: Zhengjue Temple (Ma Shouzhan) → Chunze Zhai → 101 Bridge → Deep in Dongtian → Diligent and Virtuous → Kyushu Scenic Area → Wanfang Anhe → Yuedi Yunju → Exit at Zaoyuan Gate (about 2.5 hours)
3. Second Palace Gate → Danhuai Hall → Qianyuan → Intersection of Three Gardens (by car on the western ring road) → Deep in the Cave (by car) → Diligent Governance and Virtuous Care (by car) → Zhengda Guangming (by car) → Changchun Xianguan (by car) → Shangao Shuichang (by car) → Hongci Yonghu (by car) → Zibishanfang (by car) → Huifang Academy (by car) → Duojia Ruyun (by car) → Wenyuan Pavilion (by car) → Shewei City (by car) → Shilinliu (by car) → Quyuan Fenghe (by car) → Intersection of Three Gardens → Sankong Bridge (cultural and creative) → Xianren Chenglu → Hanqiu Hall → Jian Biting (cultural and creative) → South Gate [about 3 hours]
4. Walking route: East Gate → Lion Grove → Zelan Hall → Fahui Temple → Fanghu Scenic Area → Fuhai Scenic Area → Bie You Tian → San Yuan Border → San Kong Bridge (cultural and creative) → Xianren Chenglu → Hanqiu Pavilion → Jian Biting (cultural and creative) → South Gate [about 2.5 hours]
5. Pedestrian route: Zaoyuan Gate → High mountains and long waters → Wanfang Anhe → Houhu Scenic Area → Quyuan Fenghe → 101 Bridge → Chunze Zhai → Solemn Dharma Realm → Tianxin Water Surface → Jianbi Pavilion (cultural and creative) → South Gate Exit [about 3 hours]
2. Joint ticket line (pedestrian route)
1. South Gate → Jianbi Pavilion (cultural and creative) → Hanqiu Hall → Xianren Chenglu → Sankong Bridge (cultural and creative) → Ginkgo Avenue → West Exit of the Site → Western Tower Site → East Exit of the Site → Panoramic Sand Table → Lion Grove → Exit from East Gate [about 2 hours]
2. Zhengjue Temple (Horse Head Exhibition) → Chunze Zhai → Intersection of Three Gardens → Ginkgo Avenue → West Exit of the Site → Western Tower Site → East Exit of the Site → Panoramic Sand Table → Lion Grove → Exit from East Gate [about 2.5 hours]
3. East Gate → East Exit of the Site → Western Tower Site → West Exit of the Site → Fahui Temple → Zelan Hall → Panoramic Sand Table → Hanjing Hall → Second Palace Gate Exit [about 1.5 hours]
4. Second Palace Gate → Danhuai Hall → Hanjing Hall → Panoramic Sand Table → East Exit of the Site → Western Tower Site → West Exit of the Site → Ginkgo Avenue → Boundary of Three Gardens → Sankong Bridge (Cultural and Creative) → Xianren Chenglu → Hanqiu Hall → Jianbi Pavilion (Cultural and Creative) → South Gate [about 3 hours]
3. Cruise Line
1. South Gate → Jianbi Pavilion (cultural and creative) → Tianxin Water Surface Pier (boat ride) → Pengdao Yaotai (boat ride) → Fanghu Shengjing (west entrance pier of the site) → (walking distance) Western Tower Site → east entrance of the site → panoramic sand table → Lion Grove → East Gate Exit [about 2 hours]
2. (walking distance) East Gate → East Exit of Site → Western Tower Site → West Exit of Site → Fahui Temple → Zelan Hall → Panoramic Sand Table → Panoramic Sand Table Pier (by boat) → Haiyue Kaijin (by boat) → Cuiniao Bridge (by boat) → San Yuan Border → Xianren Chenglu → Hanqiu Hall → Jianbi Pavilion (cultural and creative) → South Gate Exit [about 3 hours]
4. Bus Line (electric scooter)
Zhengjue Temple (Ma Shou Exhibition) → Hanqiu Hall → Xianren Chenglu → San Yuan Border → San Yuan Border (by car on Western Tower Line) → Quyuan Fenghe (By car) → Lianxi Lechu (by car) → Abundant crops like clouds (by car) → Fish leaping and kites flying (by car) → Beiyuanshan Village (by car) → (walking distance) West exit of the site → Western style building site → East exit of the site → Panoramic sand table → Lion Grove → East exit [about 2.5 hours]
5. Anti corruption education base line (walking route)
1. South Gate → Jianbi Pavilion (Cultural and Creative) → Hanqiu Hall → Xianren Chenglu → Sankong Bridge (Cultural and Creative) → Siyong Zhai → Clean Governance Base → Hanjing Hall → Danhuai Hall → Second Palace Gate Exit [about 2 hours]
2. Second Palace Gate → Danhuai Hall → Clean Governance Base → Hanjing Hall → Panoramic Sand Table → Zelan Hall → Fahui Temple → West Exit of the Site → Western Tower Site → East Exit of the Site → East Exit of the Site [about 2.5 hours]
6. Site Exhibition Line (Pedestrian Route)<80 Zhengjue Temple (Horse Head Exhibition) → Chunze Zhai → 101
Bridge → Quyuan Fenghe → Natural Paintings → Bitong Academy → Ciyun Puhu → Up and Down Tianguang → Apricot Blossom Spring Hall → Wanfang Anhe → Wuling Spring Colors → Ritian Linyu → Lianxi Lechu → Wenyuan Ge → Shewei City → Kuoran Dagong → Pinghu Autumn Moon → Fanghu Shengjing → West Gate of the Site → West Gate of the Site → East Gate of the Site → Panoramic Sand Table → Hanjing Hall → Danhuai Hall → Second Palace Gate Exit [about 4 hours]
7. Driving route (self driving, following group)
1. South Gate → Jianbi Pavilion (cultural and creative) → Tianxin Water Surface Pier (boat ride) → Pengdao Yao
Platform (boat ride) → Fanghu Shengjing (west entrance pier of the site) → (walking distance) Xiyang Tower Site → east entrance of the site → panoramic sand table → anti-corruption base → Hanjing Hall → Danhuai Hall → Qianyuan → boundary of three gardens → Sankong Bridge (cultural and creative) → Xianren Chenglu → Fenglinzhou → Hanqiu Hall → Remnanted Bridge → South Gate [about 2.5 hours]
2. Walking route: Zhengjue Temple (Ma Shou Exhibition) → Chunze Zhai → 101
Bridge → Ginkgo Avenue → West Exit of the Site → Western Building Site → East Exit of the Site → Panoramic Sand Table → Clean Governance Base → Hanjing Hall → Danhuai Hall → Qianyuan → Three Garden Border → Sankong Bridge (Cultural and Creative) → Xianren Chenglu → Hanqiu Hall → Jianbi Pavilion (Cultural and Creative) → South Gate [about 3 hours]
3. Zhengjue Temple (Ma Shou Exhibition) → Hanqiu Hall → Xianren Chenglu → Three Garden Border → Intersection of Sanyuan (by bus on the Xiyanglou Line) → Quyuan Fenghe (by bus) → Lianxi Lechu (by bus) → Abundant crops like clouds (by bus) → Fish leaping and kites flying (by bus) → Beiyuanshan Village (by bus) → (walking distance) West Exit of Site → Western Tower Site → East Exit of Site → Jingshapan → Clean Governance Base → Hanjingtang → Danhuai Hall → Qianyuan → Boundary of Three Gardens → Sankong Bridge (Cultural and Creative) → Xianren Chenglu → Hanqiu Hall → Jianbi Pavilion (Cultural and Creative) → South Gate [about 2.5 hours]
4. Pedestrian Route: East Gate → East Exit of Site → Western Tower Site → West Exit of Site → Fahui Temple → Zelan Hall → Panoramic Sand Table → Lion Grove → East Gate Exit [about 1.5 hours]
2. Transportation Guide
Location: 28 Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Bus to Yuanmingyuan East Gate: 365, 429, 432, 562, 614, 664, 681, 699, 717, 982, Te 4, Yuntong 105, Yuntong 124, Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge (near the east gate of Yuanmingyuan): Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Yuanmingyuan South Gate: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge (near the east gate of Yuanmingyuan): Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge (near the east gate of Yuanmingyuan): Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: Bus to Xiangbaiqi Bridge: March 15th, October 16th to December 31st Ticket sales time: 7:00-17:30 Opening and closing time: 7:00-19:30
March 16th to April 30th Ticket sales from September 1st to October 15th: 7:00-18:00 Opening and closing time: 7:00-20:00
Ticket sales from May 1st to August 31st: 7:00-19:00 Opening and closing time: 7:00-21:00
Warm reminder: The park does not currently provide luggage storage services
Fourthly, the Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park is a large royal garden that requires a long time to visit. Here are some travel guides:
- Plan your itinerary in advance: Understand the opening hours, ticket prices, tour routes, and other information of Yuanmingyuan, and arrange your time and itinerary reasonably
- Choose the appropriate tourist season: Yuanmingyuan has beautiful scenery all year round, but the best tourist seasons are spring and autumn. In spring, the flowers and plants in the garden are lush, creating a vibrant scene; In autumn, the leaves in the garden change color, creating a picturesque scenery that is perfect for appreciating the autumn scenery
- Understand the historical and cultural background of Yuanmingyuan: You can learn about the history and culture of Yuanmingyuan by reading relevant books, watching documentaries, or listening to tour guides
- Visit major attractions: The Yuanmingyuan has many famous attractions, such as the Dashui River, the Long Corridor, the Jiuzhou Banquet, and the Siyi Bookstore. When visiting, it is recommended to arrange the tour route reasonably according to the distribution of scenic spots to ensure that all major attractions can be visited
- Experience Special Activities: The Yuanmingyuan will hold special activities in certain seasons, such as boat tours, performances, etc. These activities will make your travel experience more enriching and enjoyable
- Pay attention to safety and environmental protection: When visiting the Yuanmingyuan, please pay attention to safety and environmental protection. Do not climb dangerous objects such as trees and railings; Do not litter in the scenic area; Pay attention to safeguarding personal belongings; Comply with the regulations and signs of the scenic area
Here are some recommended tourist routes:
- Route 1 (regular walking route): Enter from the south gate of Yuanmingyuan and visit Qichun Garden, Changchun Garden, and Yuanmingyuan in sequence. This route allows you to enjoy most of the attractions in Yuanmingyuan, but it requires a long walk
- Route 2 (fast walking route): Enter from the east gate of Yuanmingyuan and go directly to the Xiyanglou Site Scenic Area, then visit Changchun Garden and Yuanmingyuan. This route can quickly visit the main attractions of Yuanmingyuan, but it may miss some other attractions
- Route 3 (Quick Check in Route): Enter from the south gate of Yuanmingyuan, take an electric scooter or cruise ship to visit Yuanmingyuan, and then go to the Western Tower Ruins Scenic Area for sightseeing. This route is suitable for tourists with limited time, who can visit the main attractions of Yuanmingyuan in a shorter period of time
No matter which route you choose, you can adjust it according to your interests and time. During the tour, one can combine historical background and cultural connotations to better appreciate the beautiful scenery of Yuanmingyuan. At the same time, pay attention to protecting cultural relics and the environment, and promote civilized tourism