Dongdan Park covers an area of 47700 square meters is located right in the middle of the busting city. There are over 8000 trees here and at the same time, blooming flowers are everywhere throughout the park. According to the history, this area used to be the southern countryside of Yuan Dadu. However, in Ming Dynasty, the city wall of had been moved slightly to the south and thus, this area was circled within the area of Beijing city. In year 1901, the park had been listed within the area of embassy and soon became the training site for the armies of foreign countries. Moreover it had been used as the temporary airport in year 1948 as well. Finally in year 1955, the area was approved to be opened as Dongdan Park which it remains until today.

The southern part of Dongdan Park is facilitated with ponds and children playgrounds while the eastern corner allows visitors to take a stroll along the artificial mountain. The western side of the park has long corridor as well as artificial cave as well. There is a hill at the northern part of the park in which the land is covered thoroughly by trees. Frankly speaking, this is really a great place for you to relax and take a short stroll. It is hard to find such a wonderful place within the city center of Beijing.