Introduction: Beijing Changpuhe Park is located on the east side of Tian’anmen Square and opened in September 2002. Changpuhe River is the eastern section of the Jinshui River inside and outside the imperial city during the Ming and Qing dynasties. (In the Qing Dynasty, the section of the outer Jinshui River east of Chang’an Left Gate was called Changpuhe River). It is a part of the imperial city’s water system. The river flows out from the southern end of Taiye Pool in Zhonghai, Xiyuan, turns southeast, passes in front of Tian’anmen Square, and then flows eastward along the north side of the imperial city’s south wall and merges into the imperial river. The total length is 510 meters. Changpuhe River is not only the outlet channel of the three seas in Xiyuan but also the outlet channel of the Tongzi River of the Forbidden City passing through the Imperial Ancestral Temple to the south. The river restoration project of Changpuhe Park is excavated at the original river channel location and connected with the Jinshui River outside Tian’anmen. After restoration, Changpuhe River is about 500 meters long, with a water surface width of 9 meters and four pedestrian bridges. For its greening construction, more than 60 large trees along the riverbank are retained, and more than 500 new arbor trees, more than 2,000 shrubs, more than 16,000 flowers and herbaceous plants, and a large number of aquatic plants are newly planted. The greening construction is combined with the restoration of historical sites to create scenic spots such as ‘Nostalgia for Red Walls’, ‘Changpuhe in Spring’, and ‘Sky Light and Cloud Shadows’.
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The park is designed to fully excavate and celebrate its historical culture. To enhance the atmosphere and add a finishing touch, appropriate sculpture sketches are strategically placed throughout the park. The night scene lighting is particularly striking, with the red walls, river reflections, and plant life illuminated, providing visitors with a refreshing experience.
The park is open all day, every day, from January 1st to December 31st, making it accessible to visitors throughout the year.
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