Beijing Olympic Park

Living near the Bird's Nest has one major perk: a place to stroll! This world-famous landmark has become our "backyard"—quite a sight! Before 2008, the area around the Bird's Nest was wasteland. There were almost no roads; people just passed through. The terrain was uneven, with only one temple, "Rangrang Temple," also known as the Beiding Niangniang Temple. This place used to be very desolate. In the 1960s, I studied at the Beijing Flight School in Weizikeng, not far from here. To find a quiet place to study, I often went to the vicinity of the Beiding Niangniang Temple. The surrounding area was full of abandoned cemeteries, so there was absolutely no one to disturb us. Therefore, for me, this place is also a memory. The land for the Bird's Nest was reserved for the Beijing Olympics. In this extremely valuable area, finding such a large plot of land was very difficult. It was Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou's generation who led the effort to prevent any unauthorized development of this land. They envisioned that if the country developed and a grand event was held, finding land at that time would be much more difficult. As expected, the Olympic Games were held in Beijing, and the land near the Beiding Niangniang Temple played an important role. It was put to use as soon as it was put to use. Facts have proved that this kind of visionary leadership is unprecedented and is also the most valuable asset for our country's development.

The Olympic Forest Park is a large park built during the Beijing Olympics. It is a green lung and oxygen bar in the northern region of Beijing. It is the favorite park of residents around the Bird's Nest. It has become an indispensable place for people around it every day. Walking in the park, Exercise will give the health of the elderly and young people all the best, so people living in Beijing's Beicheng will like this place.

The Olympic Forest Park is really huge. I had planned to go to the north and south parks for two consecutive weeks for a morning walk. I doubt that I can walk around one park in an hour. It is much better than Yangshan Olympic Forest Park. The flowers, scenery, running paths, and various facilities are more like a better park. I saw someone riding a four-person human-powered bicycle in the park. I envied others before I rode it. After I rode it myself, I never fantasized about it again. It was very tiring, but it was not much easier than walking. It was quite a workout, haha.

Take Metro Line 8 to Olympic Metro Station, exit from Exit B2, and arrive at the Hujing West Road area. Passing the sculpture group and the archway, I come to the artificial lake. I can't help but say: This place is also very beautiful! 👍Look at the most eye-catching Bird's Nest from a distance, and the towering Olympic Tower up close. What amazes me most is that the water in the artificial lake is clear to the bottom. Several large exhibition halls nearby are also attractions. There are China Science and Technology Museum, China Arts and Crafts Museum, Party History Museum, Archaeological Museum, etc. 🍺Dining is concentrated in Xinao Shopping Plaza. There are many food stores on the underground floor, and there are many choices.

Olympic Forest Park is free and picturesque all year round, with unique beauty in every season~ You can also check in Beijing landmarks: Olympic Tower, Linglong Tower, Bird's Nest, Water Cube Shopping and dining: Xin'ao Shopping Center and Food Street Convenient transportation: Metro Line 8 Forest Park South Gate Station goes directly to the door, and there are many bus routes Suggested playing time: 2-4 hours Suitable for people: suitable for all ages, especially for sports enthusiasts

The winter geese in the Olympic Forest Park are so beautiful 1. In early winter, the South Park of Beijing Olympic Forest Park welcomes the best winter bird watching period. At present, many wintering migratory birds such as swan geese, bar-headed geese, grey geese, red-billed blue magpies, wild ducks, mandarin ducks, etc. staying in the Aohai scenic area are resting and replenishing here. It is so beautiful that it attracts many bird lovers and photographers to take pictures and check in. 2. The Olympic Forest Park is located at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing City. It is an important part of the Beijing Olympics. The park covers an area of ​​680 hectares. It is the largest urban park in Beijing and an ideal leisure place for citizens. 3. The park is divided into the north and south parks by the Fifth Ring Road. The South Park is an ecological forest park with mountains and waters; the North Park is a natural wild forest with natural, ecological and green landscapes; the ecological corridor across the Fifth Ring Road connects the north and south parks together, forming an ecological zone dominated by natural mountains and waters and vegetation, sustainable development, and a green barrier to improve Beijing's urban environment and climate. 4. Every winter, many swan geese, bar-headed geese, grey geese, red-billed blue magpies, wild ducks, mandarin ducks and other birds stay in Aohai, the south park of the Olympic Park. When it is cold, they all gather on the west bank of Aohai and the north bank of Aohai Beach. 5. There are also abundant small aquatic animals and insects in the water of Tudi, which can provide sufficient food sources for migratory birds such as wild geese migrating south. They rest and replenish in Aohai to reserve sufficient energy for the next long-distance flight. 6. Some residents who go to the Olympic Park for a walk every day come here to take a look and bring some steamed buns to feed. Now is the best time for bird watching, and it is expected that the best bird watching this year will last until mid-December. 7. The main lake area of ​​the Olympic Park, "Aohai", and the landscape river constitute the "dragon"-shaped water system in the Olympic Forest Park. In this water system, the dragon's body winds through the forest park, the open dragon mouth faces the Qinghe River, and its tail surrounds the National Stadium. 8. The water source of Olympic Forest Park is the treated sewage. It is necessary to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus by regularly cutting reeds and other plants in the water to prevent water quality from deteriorating. At the same time, reeds are also important habitats for birds and dragonflies. Aoshan cuts reeds twice a year in spring and autumn, and retains some reeds for birds and dragonflies to inhabit. 9. In winter, Aohai is full of dancing reeds, blue lake water, and birds flying on the water, enjoying the vastness and expanse of winter. Aohai in winter is a paradise for migratory birds, giving people a magical feeling of being in the "Erhai Lake" in Dali!

The Olympic Park is a comprehensive park that integrates sports, culture and leisure. There are many sports venues and facilities in the park, such as athletic fields, swimming pools, basketball courts, etc., which are suitable for various sports activities and competitions. The park has a large green area, rich vegetation and fresh air, making it a good place for leisure walks, running and exercise. There are supporting facilities such as catering and shopping in the park, which is convenient for tourists to meet their dining and shopping needs during their visit. The night view of the park is usually beautiful, especially the lighting design, which is suitable for taking photos at night.

This park is the best gift that the Beijing Olympics left to Beijing residents. It brings happiness to the residents around. On weekends and holidays, people come here in groups to breathe fresh air, enjoy the flowers and the moon, walk together for team building, and share happiness with each other. This is what the people really think. People like this kind of leisure. Today, the Olympic Park has a special flower exhibition. Every spring and summer, different flowers are connected together, and a large-scale sea of ​​flowers brings happiness to the citizens of Beijing.