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The next stop of the journey is visiting Spread over 680 hectares, this expansive
preserved wetland parks in and around urban park served as a captivating venue
Tianjing. One such location was the Tianjing for the day's itinerary, offering a blend of
Eco-City, a sustainable development natural beauty and sustainable design
project known for its ecological principles. The Park is divided by the busy
conservation efforts in maintaining a North Fifth Ring Road into the Northern
healthy and thriving natural environment by Garden and Southern Garden. The two
limiting pollution and achieving resource garden sections are connected by an
use sustainability through facilitating non- ecological bridge over the bustling
fossil fuel modes of transportation and expressway, allowing for the movement of
desalinated water and recycled water. The people and wildlife safely through the
Tianjing Eco-City was also home to lush Beijing core. As the participants arrived at
marshlands, which allowed for a diverse the park, they were greeted by the
ecosystem of exotic bird species and other picturesque sight of Aohai Lake,
wildlife in their natural habitat right in the shimmering under the morning sun at the
middle of a bustling city. As the morning center of the southern portion of the park.
turned into the afternoon, ASEP 2014 Surrounding the lake are winding walking
visitors continued their second day’s paths and a jogging trail, inviting visitors to
agenda by visiting the organizer of ASEP immerse themselves in the tranquility of
2014 AEON Environmental Foundation’s nature while engaging in outdoor activities.
Aeon Mall located within the spectacular Small islands dotting the lake are
Beijing International Mall. There, the connected by charming bridges, adding to
students were introduced to many of the the park's allure and providing
staff and important persons who made opportunities for leisurely exploration. One
their journey a possibility in the first place. of the park's standout features is the iconic
The participants participated in informative Yangshan Mountain, an artificial landscape
workshops and interactive exhibits gracing the northern bank of Aohai Lake.
showcasing innovative approaches to Participants ascended to the mountain's
sustainable living and environmental summit, where the Tian Jing viewing
stewardship. From this valuable experience, platform awaited, offering panoramic vistas
the ASEP 2014 students learned more of the surrounding parkland and cityscape.
about initiatives to combat pollution, Here, they marveled at the park's unique
protect biodiversity, and promote eco- blend of natural and man-made elements,
friendly practices, thus in turn inspiring and gaining a deeper appreciation for the
instilling new knowledge for them to meticulous planning and design that went
become environmental advocates in their into its creation. The Southern Garden of
communities. After the visitation to AEON, the park, spanning approximately 1.5 square
the participants were chaperoned back to miles, is home to not only Aohai Lake and
Beijing via coach to their hotels in Tsinghua Yangshan Mountain but also a man-made
for the evening. wetland that showcases the park's
On the morning of August 6th, the commitment to environmental
participants of ASEP 2014 embarked on a conservation. A transparent underwater
visit to Beijing's Olympic Forest Park, a corridor provides a glimpse into the
versant nature park located at the north wetland's thriving ecosystem, while nearby
end of the Olympic Green built for the sports stadiums serve as reminders of the
2008 Summer Olympics hosted in the park's role as a venue for Olympic events.
country. In the Northern Garden, participants were
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