Tucked away near Beijing's North 3rd Ring Road, Shuangxiu Park offers a rare blend of Chinese and Japanese garden artistry. Created in 1984 as a symbol of cultural friendship, this serene escape features two distinct landscapes: a classic Chinese garden with its winding paths and graceful pavilions embodying harmony with nature, and a Japanese garden designed by famed landscape architect Kinsaku Nakane, with minimalist rock arrangements, ponds, and wooden bridges.