Central Green Forest Park | Beijing, China | HASSELL

Damian Holmes

From a contaminated industrial estate to a 5.5 sq km oasis of nature in the heart of Beijing, China.

The Central Green Forest Park has been essential to the ecological recovery of a site that was a former chemicals factory. It has fast become one of Beijing’s most popular green spaces, playing host to an array of recreation and education activities.

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