Purple Bamboo Park, Public park in Zizhuyuan District, Beijing, China.
Purple Bamboo Park is a large public garden featuring three lakes, two islands, and multiple water channels running throughout the grounds, with bamboo groves growing in different sections. Walking paths connect these varied areas and create different environments as you move through the park.
The park originated as a sacred space connected to a Buddhist temple that once stood in its northwest area and gave the garden its name. Over time, the grounds were transformed into the public park that residents visit today.
The park serves as a gathering place where local residents spend their days walking, socializing, and enjoying leisure time among the bamboo groves and by the water. The open spaces encourage people to pause and connect with nature in the heart of the urban landscape.
The park is quietest in early morning hours, offering the best time to explore the bamboo groves peacefully. Boats can be rented on the lakes, and there are rest areas scattered throughout where you can sit and recover from walking.
The park is home to more than 50 bamboo varieties, including a distinctive black-purple type that shifts color with the seasons. These color changes give different visual moods to the park as the year progresses.
Location: Zizhuyuan Subdistrict
Inception: 1159
Website: http://zizhuyuangongyuan.com
GPS coordinates: 39.94137,116.31314
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09
National Library of China
400 m
Beijing Zoo
1.8 km
Sitong Bridge
2.9 km
National Academy of Governance
2.3 km
Central Radio & TV Tower
2.8 km
Zhalan Cemetery
2.6 km
Big Bell Temple
3.4 km
Zhenjue Temple
991 m
China Millennium Monument
3.5 km
Xizhimen
3.6 km
Wanshou Temple
804 m
Paleozoological Museum of China
1.4 km
Yuyuantan Park
2.9 km
Beijing Planetarium
1.6 km
Pagoda of Cishou Temple
2.6 km
Dahui Temple
1.7 km
Beijing Aquarium
1.9 km
Main Library North Area, National Library of China
450 m
Office of the People's Government of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Beijing
1.5 km
Main Library South Area, National Library of China
325 m
Xiding Temple
3.2 km
Zhengfusi Catholic Church
2.9 km
China Theatre
937 m
Lianxiang Bridge
3 km
Hangtian Bridge
2.2 km
Fahua Temple
1 km
Hongta Auditorium
3.3 km
Yanqing Temple
699 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes