Wanfangting Park

I went to Wanfangting Park. The sun was shining and the breeze was blowing. As soon as I entered the park, I saw a green scene. The tender green grass poked its head out of the soil, as if it had covered the earth with a soft carpet. In the flowerbed, colorful flowers bloomed in red, yellow, and purple, which looked very beautiful. I strolled along the path and heard the birds singing happily on the branches. Their songs were crisp and pleasant, as if welcoming me to this beautiful place. I also saw some old people playing chess and chatting in the pavilion, and children running and playing on the grass. Everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. Wanfangting Park is really a place full of vitality and joy, which makes me linger.

Wanfangting Park is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a classical garden with a long history. The park is dominated by lakes, rockery, flowers and trees, with a clever layout and pleasant scenery. As soon as I entered the park, I was attracted by the lake and mountains in front of me. The lake is clear and transparent, reflecting the surrounding buildings and trees, like a beautiful painting. By the lake, weeping willows and green grass give people a sense of tranquility. Strolling along the path by the lake, I came to a quaint and elegant pavilion. This pavilion is called "Wanfang Pavilion" and is one of the core attractions of the park. It is said that this was once a place for leisure and entertainment for Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. Standing in the pavilion, I can overlook the beauty of the entire park and feel the elegance of ancient literati. In addition to the lake and mountains and ancient buildings, Wanfangting Park also has rich flower resources. In spring, peonies, peach blossoms, cherry blossoms and other flowers bloom in competition, which is beautiful beyond words; in summer, the lotus flowers in the lotus pond compete for beauty and emit a faint fragrance; in autumn, chrysanthemums bloom in colorful colors, forming a beautiful landscape; in winter, the snow is white, and the world is covered in silver. In general, Wanfangting Park is a classical garden full of historical charm. It has both beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural landscapes. Here, I can fully appreciate the beauty of nature and feel the profoundness of Chinese culture.

Wanfangting Park Travel Notes: A Quiet Oasis in the City **I. Departure: Finding a Natural Corner in the City** In the morning, I took Metro Line 10 to Jiaomen East Station and walked for about 15 minutes to **Wanfangting Park** located on South Third Ring Road West, Fengtai District, Beijing. Although this park is not as famous as the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven, it attracts residents and tourists with its small, exquisite, and quiet atmosphere. At the entrance of the park, a simple stone tablet is engraved with the words "Wanfangting Park". The surrounding trees are shady, as if welcoming every visitor who comes to relax. **II. Strolling in the Park: A Natural Painting of All Seasons** When you enter the park, the first thing that comes into view is an open lawn with green grass and several tall trees dotted in between, forming a natural parasol. Walking along the winding path, there are flower beds on both sides, and the flowers that change with the seasons make the park full of vitality. In spring, cherry blossoms and magnolias bloom; in summer, lotus leaves are everywhere in the lotus pond; in autumn, ginkgo leaves are golden all over the ground; in winter, pines and cypresses remain green. No matter when you visit, you can feel the gift of nature. **3. Wanfang Pavilion: A cultural landmark in the park** The core attraction of the park is the **Wanfang Pavilion** located in the center. This is an antique building surrounded by rockery and ponds, forming a picture of a classical garden. There are stone tables and stone benches in the pavilion, where old people often play chess and chat, or young people quietly read books and listen to music. Standing in the pavilion, the breeze blows on your face, and the sound of birds comes from afar, as if time has slowed down. **4. Sports and leisure: a paradise for healthy life** There are multiple sports venues in the park, including basketball courts, badminton courts and fitness trails. In the early morning and evening, it is always bustling here, with young people running, old people practicing Tai Chi, and children playing, forming a vivid picture of urban life. I also joined the morning jogging, jogging along the trail, breathing the fresh air, and feeling the joy of exercise. **V. Children's Playground: Children's Happy Paradise** The northwest corner of the park is a **Children's Playground**, which has slides, swings, sand pits and other facilities. On weekends, it is always full of children's laughter. Watching them play carefree, it seems as if I have returned to my childhood.

### A tour of Wanfangting Park: The wrinkles of time on the edge of the Third Ring Road **A historical silhouette in the morning light** The South Third Ring Road in the early morning has not yet been drowned by the sound of traffic, and the old people walking their birds and young people jogging in the morning have gathered under the vermilion lacquer archway of Wanfangting Park. This park covering an area of ​​10.6 hectares is the remains of the villa of Li Yuanshi in the Yuan Dynasty. After the park was built in 1990, it became a rare "urban oasis" on the edge of the Third Ring Road in the south city. Spending 1 yuan to enter the park is like opening a door to the wrinkles of time - the ancient meaning of the Yuan Dynasty and the fireworks of the 1990s are intertwined here. **The large lawn and Wanfangting: Breathing in the greenery** The nearly 10,000 square meters of lawn in the middle of the park is a natural "urban green carpet", surrounded by locust trees and cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms in spring are like floating powder mist, and the ginkgo trees in autumn are paved into a golden corridor. On the small hill on the west side of the lawn, the hexagonal pavilion "Wanfang Pavilion" with a pointed roof stands quietly. Climbing the pavilion and looking into the distance, the wooden golf course in the morning light is covered with dew, and the crisp sound of hitting the ball can be heard next to the table tennis table under the shade of the trees. Every July 13th and 14th, a city-wide open-air table tennis competition is held here. As the silver ball flies, even the air is filled with the enthusiasm of competition. **The vitality code of the sports field** The southeast corner of the park hides a rare "wooden golf course" in Beijing. The combination of wooden clubs and cloth-wrapped balls adds a bit of retro fun to this sport. In the tennis hall next to it, the sound of swinging rackets and cheers are intertwined; on the slide in the children's playground, the children's laughter is like a string of jumping notes. The most interesting is a tree-shaded table tennis square, where the stone table is half-covered by vines. Old people and teenagers often "compete" here, and the rise and fall of the rackets is another language of intergenerational dialogue. **Secret corners and human warmth** Walking around the orchid greenhouse, I encountered a group of people wearing volunteer armbands - they bent down to pick up cigarette butts among the fallen leaves and gently dissuaded smokers. This is a regular volunteer activity of civilized persuasion in the park. Among the participants are retired aunts and middle school students. Their presence adds a gentle sense of order to the park. Going deeper, the Jockey Club next to the antique archway has long been closed, but the carvings on the lintel still tell of the hustle and bustle of the 1990s. **Fireworks in the twilight** In the evening, the comprehensive fitness square becomes a community stage: the music of square dance and the silence of Tai Chi are in the same frame, and the confrontation on the basketball court resonates with the shouts of onlookers. The vendors selling candied haws push carts through the crowd, and the sour and sweet hawthorns are wrapped in the afterglow of the sunset. When the closing bell rang at 22:00, the security guard patrolled the park with a flashlight, and the last couple reluctantly got up from the bench - this park has never really fallen asleep, it is always waiting for the next dawn, and continues to accept the joys and sorrows of the people in the south city with a ticket price of 1 yuan. **Practical Tips** - **Transportation**: Buses 14, 66, 300 and other routes are available; self-driving cars can park at the free parking lot at the east/west south gate. - **Highlights**: Spring cherry blossoms, summer table tennis competitions, autumn ginkgo, and volunteer activities throughout the year. - **Easter eggs**: The park is planning to build

## Wanfangting Park Travel Notes: A Dialogue with Nature and History In the morning, I walked into Wanfangting Park with a brisk pace. This park located in Fengtai District, Beijing, is not as famous as the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace, but it has its own unique charm, like a low-key hermit, waiting for people to discover its charm. **1. First encounter: green and full of vitality** As soon as you enter the park, you will see a lush green. Tall trees cover the sky, and low bushes are dotted with flowers of various colors. The air is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, which is refreshing. I strolled along the winding path, and bursts of birds chirped in my ears, as if welcoming my arrival. On both sides of the path are neatly trimmed lawns and scattered flower beds. Colorful flowers bloomed in competition, red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow, and yellow like gold, making the park colorful. Bees and butterflies dance among the flowers, adding a bit of vitality to this beautiful picture. **Second, explore the mystery: ancient pavilions and clear water, poetic and picturesque** Unconsciously, I came to the center of the park-Wanfang Pavilion. This quaint pavilion, with flying eaves and corners, carved beams and painted buildings, looks particularly exquisite. The pavilion is surrounded by a pool of clear water, and the blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the water, like a beautiful picture. I sat in the pavilion, quietly admiring the beautiful scenery in front of me, feeling the comfort of the breeze. The pillars of the pavilion are engraved with exquisite patterns, including flowers, birds, fish, insects, and landscapes and figures, as if telling ancient stories. I closed my eyes, as if I had traveled through time and space and returned to that poetic and picturesque era. **Third, fun: rockery waterfalls, a different world** After leaving Wanfang Pavilion, I continued to explore the park. There are many other attractions worth seeing in the park, such as rockery, waterfalls, bamboo forests, etc. Each scenic spot has its own characteristics, making people linger. Next to the rockery, I met a group of elderly people who were doing morning exercises. Some of them were doing Tai Chi, some were dancing with swords, and some were singing. Looking at their energetic appearance, I couldn't help but sigh at the vitality of life. Behind the rockery, there is a winding stream. The stream is clear and the bottom is visible, the water plants are lush, and the fish swim freely in the water. I squatted down and gently fiddled with the stream with my hands, feeling the coolness of the water. Walking along the stream, I came to the waterfall. The clear spring water poured down from a high place, making a gurgling sound and splashing water. I closed my eyes and felt the coolness of the water mist, as if all the troubles were washed away. **Fourth, meditation: bamboo forest path, spiritual habitat** After staying in front of the waterfall for a long time, I continued to move forward and came to a bamboo forest. The bamboo leaves rustled, as if whispering something. I took a deep breath, feeling the fragrance of the bamboo, as if my whole body became refreshed. Deep in the bamboo forest, there is a quiet path. I walked along the path, feeling the tranquility and serenity of the bamboo forest. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, forming mottled light and shadows on the ground, like a natural painting. **V. Insights: History and Present

## Wanfangting Park Travel Notes In the morning, I walked into Wanfangting Park in the morning dew. This park in a corner of the city is like an emerald inlaid in reinforced concrete, exuding tranquility and vitality. As soon as I entered the park, a wide lawn came into view. On the lawn, several tall sycamore trees stood upright with lush branches and leaves, as if waving to every tourist. The sun cast mottled light and shadow through the gaps in the leaves, and the breeze blew, bringing bursts of fresh grass and wood fragrance. On the lawn, citizens sat or lay in groups of three or two, enjoying this rare quiet time. Children ran and played on the lawn, and laughter came one after another, adding a bit of vitality to this green world. Along the winding path, I came to the center of the park-Wanfangting. This quaint pavilion, with red pillars and green tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, looks particularly elegant. The pavilion is surrounded by a pool of clear water, with lotus leaves and lotus flowers in bud, as if waiting for a certain moment to bloom in the most beautiful posture. I sat in the pavilion, quietly admiring the beautiful scenery in front of me, and heard bursts of bird calls in my ears, as if playing a natural symphony for me. Leaving Wanfang Pavilion, I continued to walk forward and came to a bamboo forest. The bamboo forest is deep and quiet, and the bamboo leaves rustle in the breeze, as if whispering something. I strolled in it, feeling the coolness and tranquility of the bamboo forest, and a hint of Zen came to my heart. Occasionally, a few birds flew through the bamboo forest, breaking the tranquility, but adding a bit of vitality. Passing through the bamboo forest, I came to the other side of the park. Here is a sea of ​​flowers, with various flowers blooming in colorful and beautiful colors. Roses, roses, tulips... Each flower exudes a unique fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies to dance among the flowers. I stood in the sea of ​​flowers, as if I was in a dream world, my heart was full of joy and satisfaction. Unconsciously, the sun had risen high, and the number of tourists in the park gradually increased. I left Wanfangting Park reluctantly, but my heart was still savoring the beauty and feelings just now. This park is not only a green world, but also a place where people can relax and nourish their souls. Here, I found the long-lost tranquility and happiness, and also felt the beauty and magic of nature. Wanfangting Park, a place where people linger. Whether it is the tranquility of the early morning or the bustle of the afternoon, it is full of vitality and vigor. I believe that everyone who comes here will be moved by its beauty and tranquility like me, leaving unforgettable memories.