Ritan Park （North Gate） — Attraction in Beijing

This park provides a temporary reprieve from the bustling streets.of Beijing. It is free to enter, and there are plenty of scenic spots to take a selfish or to just sit and take in the sounds of the birds in the trees. There is a decent sized playground for children, but my children found the platform path (think super Mario platform game type of path) around the lake to be much more entertaining! Also there are a couple of hills that provide a nice view of the city skyline. Finally, there are several trees that are over a century old, with one tree that is over a millennium old! Very impressive to think that the tree has lived through so much. Overall, would definitely recommend taking the...

I have fond memories of visiting here, particularly at night when I was dealing with morning sickness. Ritan Park is a beautiful public park that is free to enter. I never made it inside the little tea house (ex-hubby refused to let me go in), but I did manage to get to the top where the pagoda stands. There's a quiet charm about it, but when I lived in Beijing there was always something to see and do, whether watching people dance, practice tai-chi, play games, or do the wall climbing. Of course, if you simply wanted to wander around and simply relax, you can...

Lovely little city park. Entry is free and it's a great experience to take a couple of hours in the morning to see the locals doing Tai chi and dancing. Park features ponds and rockeries and is well maintained. Visit the temple of the sun (site of ritual sacrifices apparently) Lots of embassies nearby and just round the corner from shopping and hotel Eclat which is...