Ritan Park, Beijing, China: February 3rd, 2024
Follow David as he explores Ritan Park in Beijing, China. The park was originally home to the Temple of the Sun. On this February afternoon, Beijingers can be found taking in the park in Central Beijing as they gear up for the festivities around Chinese New Year. Photos were taken with an iPhone and his FujiFilm X-T200, then edited with Adobe Lightroom.
Entrance to the park.
The waterside pavilion next to a drained pond.
A small pavilion and a frozen lake.
A stone lion guards the bridge.
Across the frozen lake.
Beijing Central Business District looms beyond the Ritan Park Shifang.
A rocky pathway
A pavilion from across the pond.
Rocky steps.
The Qinghui Pavilion, Ritan Park's highest point.
Locals taking in the park, West Gate in the background.
Trees adorned for Chinese New Year.
The West Holy Gate
Families walking in the park.
More families in the park.
Decorations for the New Year.
The Beitan Gate, north side of the park.
The Beitian Gate
Exiting the park.
Along the northside of the park.
Preparing for the New Year at the Box.
What is this?
Hot Pot
A residential building basking in the bright sun.