Forget the hustle of Beijing’s skyscrapers – Chaoyang District is rewriting the city’s narrative with sprawling parks, winding rivers, and boundless greenery. From joggers chasing sunrise views to paddleboarders gliding along the Liangma River, this urban oasis now boasts a forest coverage rate of 48.08% – proving cities and nature can thrive together 🌳✨.
With 68 boundary-free parks (yes, no gates!) and 310 km of greenways, Chaoyang has become the city’s ultimate outdoor playground. Locals flock to Dongba Country Park for picnics, dog walks, or simply to unplug – all within subway distance of downtown. As one resident told CGTN: \"It’s where the city breathes.\"
Part of CGTN’s \"People’s City, Better Future\" series, these snapshots reveal how green spaces are reshaping urban life in China’s capital. Who needs a weekend getaway when your daily escape is just a bike ride away? 🚲💨
