Qingnianhu Park, Beijing

Name: Qingnianhu Park
Address: Andelibei Street, Andingmenwai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100011, China
Telephone: +86 10 6423 6141

#160 among attractions in Beijing

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Qingnianhu Park is a city park in Beijing, situated in Dongcheng District, west of Andingmenwai Street. The park was built in 1960 and covers an area of 170,000 square metres. Qingnianhu, or Youth Lake, accounts for about a third of the park's area. The lake was dug by teenaged volunteers organized by the local government in 1958. Public transportation can be used to get to the park, which lies just outside Ditan station served by bus lines 18, 104, and 108. An entrance fee of 2 yuan is required as of 2012. ()

Local name: 青年湖公园 Elevation: 177 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°57'22"N, 116°24'14"E

Address

Andelibei Street, Andingmenwai Main Street, Dongcheng District东城区 (安定门)Beijing 100011 China

Contact

+86 10 6423 6141

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Qingnianhu Park open?

Qingnianhu Park is open:

Monday 6 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 8 pm
Thursday 6 am - 8 pm
Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 6 am - 8 pm
Sunday 6 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Qingnianhu Park?

Nearby attractions include Temple of Earth, Beijing (12 min walk), Andingmen Bridge, Beijing (16 min walk), Yonghe Temple, Beijing (20 min walk), Confucius Temple, Beijing (21 min walk).

How to get to Qingnianhu Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Qingnianhu Park:

Bus

蒋宅口 • Lines: 141, Brt3 (5 min walk)
小黄庄 • Lines: 123 (9 min walk)

Metro

Hepinglibeijie • Lines: 5 (12 min walk)
Andingmen • Lines: 2 (16 min walk)