[2024 Tianjin Attraction] Travel Guide for Beining Park (Updated Oct)
City Parks
Address:
No. 1 Zhongshan North Road, Hebei District, Tianjin
Opening times:
Opens at 07:00-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Tianjin's largest park: Ningyuan (a great place to visit in early autumn).
Ningyuan in Tianjin was established in 1906 (the 32nd year of the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty) by Yuan Shikai, the Viceroy of Zhili, to promote new policies. He appointed Zhou Xuexi to set up a plantation near Tianjin North Station in the name of the General Bureau of Industry. In 1907 (the 33rd year of the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty), the lake was officially opened and the park was built. The idea of building a palace for Empress Dowager Cixi in the park was conceived, and the buildings in the park were carefully planned and designed. "When the park was first built, lakes were dug and mountains were piled up, canals were opened and water was managed, gates were set up and water was introduced, and the lake water was connected with the Jinzhong River outside the park, which was suitable for drainage. There are three rows of houses in the park, called Jianshuixuan."
During the period of the Republic of China, warlords fought and the plantation gradually fell into disrepair. In 1930 (the 19th year of the Republic of China), the Beining Railway Bureau bought the park and planned to expand it into a park. It was named "Ningyuan" after the meaning of "only tranquility can lead to distance" in Zhuge Liang's "Jiezi Book", and a monument was erected in the pavilion.
In 1937, Japan invaded China, and the southeast part of Beining Park became a Japanese barracks. The buildings in the lake in the park were converted into a Japanese sanatorium, leaving only a corridor from the west gate to the four halls as a tour route. Although it was fully opened after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, it was not built, and it was in ruins.
Beining Park has undergone several constructions during the late Qing Dynasty, the Republic of China and after the liberation. The landscape buildings and historical relics of each period are extremely rich. It is the largest and most intact modern public garden in our city. In February 2010, the Hebei District Committee and the District Government were entrusted by the Municipal Committee and the Municipal Government to carry out the upgrading and renovation project of Ningyuan, highlighting the three major landscape features of "water system, pavilion and pavilion", following the ancient method, restoring the old view, reflecting the historical and cultural connotation, and reproducing the style of the century-old famous garden.
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Come to Ningyuan, it's the perfect time to enjoy the lotus flowers!
The summer heat is scorching, where can you find coolness? Come to Ningyuan, it's the perfect time to enjoy the lotus flowers! 🌿🌸
📆 Tracing back to 1907, Ningyuan is located by the lakeside in the Hebei District of Tianjin. The years have passed, and the stories are long. Walking here feels like traveling through time and conversing with history.
🌳 The garden is lush with greenery, the lake glistens, and the lotus flowers and leaves intertwine to form a captivating picture. Every step, every scene, is a gift from nature.
🏰 Zhiyuan Tower, rockery, lakeside pavilion, painted corridor, and the Revolutionary Martyrs Monument on Diecui Mountain, each place is a witness to history and a deposit of culture.
👨👩👧👦 This is not only a paradise for children but also an excellent place for walking and photography. Enthusiasts of various photography styles, including ancient costumes, portraits, and wedding photos, gather here to capture beautiful moments.
👫 Despite the continuous stream of visitors, the vastness of Ningyuan makes you feel uncrowded, and everyone can find their own piece of tranquility.
📌 Tips:
1. 🕕 Opening hours: 6:00-20:00, Ningyuan welcomes you with its most beautiful posture at any time of the day.
2. 🆓 Free admission, no reservation needed, a spontaneous trip starts here.
3. 🚫 Not pet-friendly, pet lovers please note, security will stop visitors from bringing pets into the garden.
4. 🅿️ No dedicated parking lot, but you can park on the small road next to Beining Park Community, though you will need to walk a short distance.
5. 🚇 The nearest subway station is Beining Park Station on Line 6, and there are shared bikes at the entrance, making travel convenient.
6. 🍦 There are no snack stalls or shops in the garden, so it's recommended to bring your own snacks and water just in case.
7. 🐱 There are cute cats in the garden that like to interact with humans. Bring some cat food and share a warm moment with them, but also be mindful of safety. 🌿🌺
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Stop going to the Fifth Avenue! Tianjin locals have a secret spot for flower viewing that you must note down!
During the holidays, it's said that Fifth Avenue is so crowded it becomes a sea of people, but a local from Tianjin is telling you, for flower viewing, we don't go there!
Our secret treasure spot, the ancient garden we've been visiting since childhood - Ningyuan, is unbelievably beautiful in spring!
💐 Various peach blossoms, plum blossoms, begonia flowers... a splendid array of flowers blooms, and the scale of planting is quite impressive. Plus, with the ancient-style garden as a backdrop, it's an excellent place for taking photos in Hanfu, you'll definitely regret it if you don't go!
The garden is quite large, so it's recommended to spend at least half a day strolling and slowly discovering more beautiful views!
🎫 Free admission (enter through the south gate)
📍 Address: No. 23, North Zhongshan Road, Hebei District, Tianjin
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Tianjin Flower Viewing | Don't miss the most beautiful peach blossom forest in Beining Park, or you'll have to wait another year
Spring is in full swing in the beautiful city of Tianjin.
Hurry up and invite your friends to enjoy the flowers at Beining Park.
Don't miss out, beloved babies.
Seize the time to appreciate the beautiful spring scenery~
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🌸Best photo time:
2-4 PM, when the sunlight sprinkles on the lake surface
The river surface is shimmering~ simply too wonderful!
🌸Best shooting locations:
Weeping willows, pavilions, stone bridges, Diecui Mountain...
When the flowers bloom, you can see the tender peach blossoms full on the branches,
Paired with blue skies, green trees, and clear waters,
It's simply the most heart-stirring scenery of spring.
If a gentle breeze happens to blow,
Soft petals slowly fall down,
The best gift of spring, I think, is this shower of flowers
Lake reflections, scattered blossoms~
There are so many picturesque spots
A casual snap looks just like an oil painting
🌸Clothing match:
It is recommended to wear clothes in white or beige soft tones.
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I hope everyone can harvest the romance of this season.