Beijing, China

Parks & nature in Beijing

12 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Green escapes in Beijing, parks, gardens and natural spots to catch your breath.

Mutianyu Great Wall

24,404 reviews

Mutianyu is the stretch of the Great Wall most visitors to Beijing should choose: it's beautifully restored, wraps over densely forested ridgelines that turn gold in autumn and white in winter, and is far less mobbed than Badaling closer to the city.

Park & nature4.5

Jingshan Park

2,962 reviews

Jingshan Park is the perfect complement to a Forbidden City visit, an imperial park built around an artificial hill directly behind (north of) the palace, created from the earth excavated to make the Forbidden City's moats.

Park & nature4.5

Beihai Park

2,381 reviews

A former imperial garden with a serene lake, ancient temples, and the iconic White Pagoda on Qionghua Island.

Park & nature4.5

Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

2,369 reviews

Beihai Park is one of Beijing's oldest and most beautiful imperial gardens, a serene 1,000-year-old royal park just northwest of the Forbidden City, arranged around a large lake.

Park & nature

Park & nature5

John - Driver in Beijing

343 reviews

A serene park and nature area in central Beijing, ideal for a peaceful stroll or cultural exploration.

Park & nature

Park & nature4.5

Ritan Park (Ritan Gongyuan)

263 reviews

Ritan Park, also known as the Temple of the Sun Park, is a historic green space in Beijing featuring ancient altars, serene gardens, and cultural relics.

Park & nature4

Chaoyang Park

209 reviews

Beijing's largest urban park, offering lakes, gardens, amusement rides, and a peaceful escape from the city bustle.

Park & nature

Park & nature4.5

Zizhuyuan Gongyuan (Black Bamboo Park)

111 reviews

A serene bamboo park in Beijing's Haidian district, offering peaceful walks, traditional gardens, and a lake with boating.

Park & nature

Park & nature4.5

Cherry Valley Botanical Garden

72 reviews

A serene botanical garden in Beijing's Haidian District, known for its cherry blossoms, diverse plant collections, and peaceful natural landscapes.

Park & nature

Park & nature4

Shicha Lake Park

70 reviews

A scenic lakeside park in central Beijing, perfect for leisurely walks, boating, and enjoying traditional Chinese garden scenery.

Park & nature4.5

Haidian Park

36 reviews

Haidian Park in Beijing is a serene urban park with lakes, gardens, and walking paths perfect for relaxation.

Park & nature

Park & nature4

Beijing Yuetan Park

21 reviews

A serene imperial park in Beijing, known for its ancient altar to the moon and tranquil gardens.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the parks & nature in Beijing?

Mutianyu Great Wall is the most reviewed, with 24,404 traveler reviews and a 5.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Beijing's parks & nature is worth going out of your way for?

John - Driver in Beijing rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 343 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of parks & nature ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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