Tongzhou Canal Park

China Tourist Attraction
Beijing and surrounding areas
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Tongzhou Canal Park is located in the Tongzhou New Town section of the North Canal in Tongzhou District. The first phase starts from the southern end of the North Canal Source Water Island in the north, to the Sixth Ring Road in the south, from Binhe West Road in the west, and to the North Canal Flood Control Dike in the east. The total length of the planned line is 4,600 meters, 600-800 meters wide, with a total area of 3.68 million square meters, of which the water surface accounts for 920,000 square meters, and the greening rate reaches 95%; the first phase of construction was completed from November 1, 2004 to May 2007, and the landscape transformation area exceeded 1 million square meters. Tongzhou Canal Park is a large green ecological park that was expanded, transformed and integrated on the basis of the original Canal Cultural Plaza, Canal Olympic Sports Park and Ecological Park. It is a comprehensive place integrating leisure, entertainment, education, sports, competitive fitness, water sports and sightseeing. It is also the largest urban park in Jingdong.

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Interpretation from the perspective of Eastern philosophy: From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, Tongzhou Canal Park is not only a collection of natural and cultural landscapes, but also a place that embodies the philosophical idea of "harmony between man and nature". Eastern philosophy emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, and the construction and maintenance of Tongzhou Canal Park is the practice of this concept. The water system, vegetation, and buildings in the park are integrated with the natural environment, showing people's respect and compliance with nature. Walking in the park, you can feel a kind of tranquility and harmony, which is the embodiment of "quiet" and "harmony" pursued in Eastern philosophy. In addition, as an oasis in the city, the park also embodies the idea of "the doctrine of the mean" in Eastern philosophy, that is, to find a balance between prosperity and tranquility, artificiality and nature. Interpretation from the perspective of Western philosophy: From the perspective of Western philosophy, Tongzhou Canal Park is a space that embodies the philosophical thinking of "the relationship between man and nature". In Western philosophy, from the natural philosophy of ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, to the rationalism of the Enlightenment era, to modern environmental philosophy, the relationship between man and nature has been deeply explored. The construction of Tongzhou Canal Park can be regarded as the result of the interaction between human rationality and the natural environment. The design and planning of the park reflect human transformation and utilization of nature, as well as the pursuit and protection of natural beauty. Concepts such as "natural rights" and "ecological ethics" in Western philosophy are reflected in the management and protection of the park, emphasizing that humans have the responsibility to protect the natural environment in order to achieve sustainable development. The existence of the park also makes people think about the position of humans in nature, and how to respect the laws and life of nature while enjoying the beauty of nature. In summary, whether from the "unity of man and nature" and "the doctrine of the mean" in Eastern philosophy, or the "relationship between man and nature" and "ecological ethics" in Western philosophy, Tongzhou Canal Park provides a place to think about and experience philosophical concepts, allowing people to understand the meaning of life and the mysteries of the universe in the interweaving of nature and humanity.

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