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ChangPu River Park was originally a support centre for the Imperial City with areas for growing flowers, raising doves and providing other necessities used in the everyday life of the Emperors.

In the 1960s, the 'Outer Golden River' which ran through the plot was filled in and warehouses were constructed to store decorations and adornments for regular Tian'anmen Square totalitarian propaganda pageants and military parades. Fortunately, the ancient trees were spared and remain carefully tended to this day.

In 2001, with the awarding of the 2008 Olympic Games to Beijing and an increasing concern for the preservation of Beijings environment and important historical features, the Municipal Government's decision to bring the area dramatically back to life resulted in the creation of the current parkland (only 510m in length) which opened in 2003.

Surrounded by high red walls with traditional pavilions, bridges, court architecture and plenty of quiet places to relax and admire the clean water, rock pools, goldfish, sculptures and immaculate garden design, this is the perfect sanctuary from the noise and commercialism of life outside.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17511 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17439 club news, restaurants, etc. And of course, pick up this expat magazine when you are in town. Most foreign
related hangouts stock it and it is free. Also available free of charge is Time Out Beijing.

My favourite place to visit for alternative music is D22 in the university district. If you want to sample the rock bands of the city, it is one of the best places to visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17439 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/68 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/68