Chaoyang Park

Introduction of Chaoyang Park Beijing

Chaoyang Park is a relatively new addition to Beijing's municipal parks and it now includes the largest green field in the city. The park has a 1,000-acre water surface, which includes five lake zones. Water functions for aquatic recreation, irrigation and flood discharge in the park. The five zones are also given pretty names respectively; the Plaza of Celebrating Fireworks, the World of Brave Heart, The Square of Century Fountain, Dense Forest Extending into the Distance and the Wind from the European Continent.

Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground
As the name suggests, here had holded base volleyball event in Beijing Olympic 2008. The volleyball ground contains 17,000 tons of fine sand brought from Hainan City of China. The volleyball ground media village has been designed in accordance with the standards set by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The concept of Green Olympics has been kept in view while developing the site. Previously existing workshops and industrial storerooms on the sites have been temporarily converted into office space rather than having new offices built. This has saved time, effort and environment. An LDC screen has been set up and a large enough audience section has been constructed.

Environment-friendly
A sun-chasing solar power generation system has been installed at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground. The mechanism controls a rotating battery which switches according to where the sun shines, thereby maximizing the amount of solar power collected. Efforts have been done to use clean or renewable energy resources. Concepts of ground source heating and sewage heat have been used. Waste water is treated, purified and reused. Rainwater recycling system has also been set up.

Preservation of Sand
As mentioned, sand used for making the beach volleyball ground has been brought from Hainan. Special efforts have been done to protect the sand from snow and wind. It has been put under a large cotton blanket, a protective green tarpaulin, which is 20,000 sq m waterproof tarp shielding the sand from wind, snow and leaves. Melted snow is taken to a body of water adjacent to the volleyball ground through a special drain system. The park personnel guard the sand round the clock.

New Attraction in Beijing
Chaoyang Park is a new paradise for visitors that seek excitement brought about by the modern technology, recreation, and tournament. The 67 meter high parachute jumping sighseeing tower is the No. 1 height of any in China and the 75 meters Bungee Tower also finds no peer in China. The Chaoyang Park is a new destination to attract visitors from both the local community and abroad.

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