Nestled among the bustling roads of Beijing, the Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park, also known as Tucheng or Earth Wall Park, provides a tranquil retreat where nature and history intertwine.
The city wall of Dadu, the capital of the Yuan Dynasty, was constructed between 1267 and 1284. Today, only the remnants of the West and North Earth Walls survive, serving as silent witnesses to the rise and fall of an ancient dynasty.
Established to protect these historical remains, the park stretches for nine kilometers and is the longest urban belt-shaped park in Beijing. Visitors can discover sculptures offering glimpses into Yuan Dynasty history, seek out hidden traces of the old city wall, or simply enjoy the serenity of its tree-lined paths and riverside blooms.
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