[Photo from visitbeijing.com.cn] 

Between the two lakes is a long and narrow sloping field, called Zhongshan Isle. It was piled up with earth dug when the lakes were made. A monument erected in the western end of it commemorates the youth who devoted themselves to this country. At the high end of the isle is a double-eaved pavilion built in the old style, which allows a complete view of this section of the park.

As for Yinshui Lake, Yinshui in Chinese means “diverting water,” as in from one place to other places. So the water in Yinshui Lake comes from the East Lake and flows to Diaoyutai (“the Fishing Platform”) State Guesthouse. Used as a tree nursery in the past, the Yinshui Lake Scenic Area is dotted with white poplars, gingkoes and cedars. In the spring, serried flowering crabapples, together with the cherry blossoms, make this part of the park an ocean of flowers.

In addition, a water park in the northeast of Bayi Lake and an amusement park for children on the south bank of the East Lake are also attractive spots. If you come here in the winter, you can even see widgeons and white swans.

Admission: 2 yuan (10 yuan during the Cherry Blossom Festival)

Open Hours: 06:30 - 19:00 December 1 - March 31

06:00 - 20:30 April 1 - May 31, September 1 - November 30

06:00 - 21:30 June 1 - August 31

Bus Routes: Bus 323, 368, 374, 394 to Yuyuantan Ximen (West Gate)

Bus 114, 717 to Yuyuantan Dongmen (East Gate)

Bus 32, 414, 617 to Yuyuantan Nanmen (South Gate)

Bus 320, 717, 727, 827, Te (Special) 5 , to Muxidi