Highlights
- 奥林匹克森林公园，位于北京市朝阳区，地处奥林匹克公园北部，占地680公顷，是2008年奥运会配套工程之一，建成当时是北京规划建设的最大的城市公园。虽然是奥运会配套工程，但在奥运会和残奥会期间并未开放，而是在残奥会结束的2008年10月开放了南园，2009年9月开放了北园。作为北京城市中轴线的北端终点，森林公园提出“通向自然的轴线”的概念，轴线逐渐融入自然，并消失在森林中。北五环路穿公园而过，将公园分为南北两园，南园以人工景观、休闲娱乐为主，北园则以生态园林、自然野趣为主，两园通过中轴线上跨越五环路的一条生态廊道相连。
- Ao Lin Pi Ke Sen Lin Gong Yuan（奥林匹克森林公园）is a visitor attraction in Beijing, Beijing — set aside 2–3 hours for the main circuit.
- Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Arrive within 30 minutes of opening to stay ahead of tour groups.
Classical garden circuit
2–3 hours — Enter early; the signature viewpoint is usually busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — map, shuttle/boat timetable, toilet stop
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo most visitors come for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (lanes, boardwalks, cable car, side halls)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional dish near the gate or back in town
What to know
Getting there
Gateway: Beijing, Beijing. Reach the city by high-speed rail or flight, then local bus, taxi or DiDi to the gate (often 30–90 minutes). Use the Chinese name「奥林匹克森林公园」in map/taxi apps — English signs are uneven.
Insider tips
- Carry your passport: many ticketed sites in Beijing require real-name booking for foreign visitors.
- Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay (link an international card before you travel); cash is rarely useful.
- Avoid the first three days of Golden Week (early Oct) and the Spring Festival rush if you want quieter paths.
Where to stay
Base in Beijing: comfortable 3–4★ hotels typically ¥250–750/night within a taxi ride of the site; book early for weekends and holidays.