Housing tens of thousands of bamboos and various plants, the Purple Bamboo Park stands in western Beijing. It is the only park in the city that boasts stretching bamboo views. Over the decades, people in general would presume that the park's reputation was built on its bamboo scenery. Few know it earned the name due to its imperial connections. 

About 'Journeys in Nature': Summer in Beijing Series

In this series, we walk into the greenest corners of Beijing to explore the ecological evolution of some ancient parks and take a close-up look at some of the animal neighbors who share a habitat with dwellers.

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 1: Beijing swift

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 2: The gate's expectation

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 3: Summer Palace

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 4: Hobbies at Yeya Lake

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 5: Beihai Park

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 6: Flying elves

(Cover image a video screenshot)

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