9ee8d8a9819aa71b3a314635ebee1a34

Beijing Travel Guide powered by advice from Real Travelers

 Get Real Deal alerts »
Purple Bamboo Garden (Zizhuyuan Park)
45 Baishiqiao Lu, Beijing, China
+86 10 6842 5851
#8 of 375 things to do rated by Real Travelers

More information on Purple Bamboo Garden (Zizhuyuan Park)

Located at the south end of Bai Shi Qiao Road and near the west of the Capital Gymnasium in Hai Dian District, the Purple Bamboo Garden is a traditionally landscaped garden. As the name suggests, the garden has a large variety of bamboo, more than 50 species all together, with the most prominent being the black bamboo. It covers an area of 14 hectares (34.5 acres), including three lakes and two small islands on the lakes. Five arched bridges connect the lakes, isles and main garden area and there are scattered corridors and pavilions throughout.

Credit Cards Accepted

none accepted

Directions

Buses: 332, 320, 360, 102, 105, 111, 114

Information by Wcities

Things to do near Purple Bamboo Garden (Zizhuyuan Park)

  • Purple Bamboo Garden (Zizhuyuan Park)
    Attractions

    Located at the south end of Bai Shi Qiao Road and near the west of the Capital Gymnasium in Hai Dian District, the Purple Bamboo Garden i...

    Popularity #8 of 375
  • Beijing Art Museum
    Attractions

    Located in the beautiful Wan Shou Temple, the Beijing Art Museum displays 50,000 pieces of Chinese paintings, seal cuttings, jade carving...

    Distance 0.3 miles away
    Popularity #30 of 375
  • Museum of Art of Stone Carving
    Attractions

    Housed within a wing of the Ming Dynasty Five Pagoda Temple, the Museum of Art of Stone Carving contains exhibits on Qing, Ming and Tang...

    Distance 0.4 miles away
    Popularity #64 of 375
  • Beijing Aquarium
    Attractions

    This world-class aquarium of oceanic proportions features dolphin shows, a man-made rain forest, touch pools, and junior-sized sharks. Fi...

    Distance 0.7 miles away
    Popularity #23 of 375
  • Beijing Zoo
    Attractions

    This is the biggest zoo in China, with more than 3,500 species from almost every corner of the world. Besides featuring China's famous 'm...

    Distance 0.7 miles away
    Popularity #91 of 375

     Real Travelers who've been here

    Chuck2006 Chuck2006 said

    …, it was very impressive.We then nipped to Beijing zoo which again was a bit of a culture shock… continue reading »

  • Friendship Hotel Pool
    Attractions

    The outdoor pool located within the Friendship Hotel is open to the public. A large well laid out pool, you can wade...

    Distance 0.9 miles away
    Popularity #83 of 375
  • Tai Ping Yang Underwater World
    Attractions

    With a number of new marine attractions in the Beijing area, this aquarium has been under threat of closure. However, this venue is defin...

    Distance 1.0 miles away
    Popularity #96 of 375
  • Yu Yuan Tan Park
    Attractions

    This park is located alongside the Ba Yi Lake, providing a green respite from urban Beijing. During the summer, many Beijing residents co...

    Distance 1.1 miles away
    Popularity #168 of 375
  • China Century Altar
    Attractions

    The China Century Altar is located in the Fu Xing Lu, Hai Dian District, just west of the Chinese People's Military Museum. The altar, wi...

    Distance 1.3 miles away
    Popularity #58 of 375
  • Miao Ying Temple White Stupa
    Attractions

    Miao Ying Temple has been an icon of Beijing since the city's construction in AD 1271. It is also called the ‘White Pagoda Temple', by Be...

    Distance 1.6 miles away
    Popularity #176 of 375
 more Beijing things to do »
  • Beijing Fangshan Restaurant
    Restaurants

    Beijing Fangshan Restaurant offers exquisite food from former Chinese dynasties, set in Bei Hai Park, once an imperial...

    Distance 2.2 miles away
    Popularity #2 of 71
  • Dong Hua Men Night Market
    Restaurants

    This night market has to be seen to be believed. Eager crowds jostle alongside red and white stalls, responding to the calls of vendors o...

    Distance 3.1 miles away
    Popularity #35 of 71
  • Hujiang Xiang Man Lou
    Restaurants

    This large eating hall with somewhat cheesy mock-village decor has an extensive range of decently crafted Shanghai-style snac...

    Distance 3.6 miles away
    Popularity #47 of 71
  • Be There or Be Square Cafe
    Restaurants

    This is a contemporary and stylish eatery located in the Henderson Centre. This bustling restaurant consists of a non-...

    Distance 3.8 miles away
    Popularity #50 of 71
  • Golden Elephant
    Restaurants

    The Golden Elephant specializes in both Indian and Thai food. So you can scoop up the yummy Thai curries or their spicy Indian counterpar...

    Distance 3.8 miles away
    Popularity #51 of 71
  • Metro Cafe
    Restaurants

    Enjoy fare from an authentic Italian kitchen, including homemade pasta and sauces that you can combine according to your own taste. A lon...

    Distance 4.0 miles away
    Popularity #7 of 71
  • Morel's
    Restaurants

    The hearty warmth of northern European cooking combines beautifully with the finesse of French culinary expertise in the kitchen at Morel...

    Distance 4.1 miles away
    Popularity #16 of 71
  • T.G.I. Friday's
    Restaurants

    Asia is now full of T.G.I. Friday's restaurants, offering huge servings of tasty American grub and great service. Those in China are no e...

    Distance 4.1 miles away
    Popularity #18 of 71
  • Arirang
    Restaurants

    Located in the sprawling Sci-Tech Complex, Arirang offers high quality Korean food and surroundings at surprisingly af...

    Distance 4.1 miles away
    Popularity #39 of 71
  • Xi He Ya Ju Restaurant
    Restaurants

    This traditional outdoor courtyard restaurant serves up a wide range of regional Chinese cuisine in beautiful and relaxed surroundings. P...

    Distance 4.2 miles away
    Popularity #15 of 71
 more Beijing restaurants »

Beijing Travel Experiences

Where have you been lately?

Share your travels with friends & family

Free travel blog
Sign up for a free travel blog

Traveler Photos of Beijing

It's so amazing! Forbidden City palace. C4ecb26c4d27119ff089d7516f36e6a6 Tienaman Square (from across the street)
 See all photos in Beijing »