Beijing Chaoyang Park (cháo yáng gōng yuán 朝阳公园) is a park located on the site of the former Prince's Palace in Beijing's Chaoyang District. ChaoYang Park first opened in 1984 and covering an area of some 320 hectares (3km by 1.5km) between the east third and fourth Ring Roads, it is larger than the Summer Palace and, indeed, is the largest park in the city.

The park's construction began in 1984 with it eventually growing to become Beijing's largest park. It is approximately 2.8 km in length and approximately 1.5 km in width. It has a total area of 288.7 hectares, and a water surface area of 68.2 hectares. The majority of land in the park is used as green space.

It features flower gardens, fairground with rides, including a roller coaster, landscaped areas and several large swimming pools. Bicycles and boats may also be hired at various locations in the park.

There are two large outdoor swimming pools, a 75 meter bungee jumping tower over one of the lakes, boating, sports areas, a wetland area, funfair and musical fountains. The park also plays host to many outdoor music events, including the International Midi Music Festival. Nighttime entertainment has sprung up around both the west and east gates of the park.

Address:Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Public Transportation: You can take bus No. 31, 117, 302, 350, 406, 419, 431, 499, 635, 672, 673, 675, 677, 682, 731, 750, 758, 852, 984, 985, 988 and get off at Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu (cháo yáng gōng yuán nán lù 朝阳公园南路).
Admission Fee: 5 Yuan

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