Shi Tiesheng Ditan Pilgrimage Guide I also saw the sea of Ditan

Ancient cypresses and pines whispering, recalling conversations with Tiesheng under the red walls🌲 The literary secret realm deep within Ditan revealed!

【Reasons to Visit】The tranquil heart of old Beijing! The spiritual utopia in Shi Tiesheng’s writings~

🚇Transportation Tips
📍Address: East side of Andingmen Outer Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
🚇Take Subway Line 2 or 5 to Yonghegong Station, Exit A, then a 10-minute walk
⏰Opening Hours: Summer 6:00-21:30 / Winter 6:00-20:30

📚Literary Pilgrimage Route
1️⃣ Fangze Altar Red Wall
A must-visit to see Shi Tiesheng’s wheelchair mark! Sit on the bench where he once pondered and read the opening of "My Ditan" with the line "It waited for my birth..."—instantly moving
📸Tips: Choose a backlit angle; red wall + tree shadows make a stunning shot

2️⃣ Writers’ Adopted Trees Area
The pine tree co-adopted by Tiesheng and Yu Hua, number D-01! Next to the tree is a newly added bronze plaque of "Autumn Remembrance." Touch the text to see it reflect light
🌳Hidden Fun: Find trees adopted by other writers like Wang Anyi and Ah Cheng

3️⃣ West Side of Huangqi Room
Tiesheng’s favorite secluded spot! Now displays a replica manuscript and old wheelchair; the wooden platform is perfect for daydreaming, and the ginkgo rain in autumn is breathtaking

✨Three Stunning Moments
▫️7 AM: Watch elderly people practicing Tai Chi, just as described in the book
▫️3 PM: Sunlight slants on the red wall, tree shadows like ink paintings
▫️1 hour before closing: Few people and soft light, easy to meet strolling orange cats

【Avoid Pitfalls】
❗The adopted trees area is outside the west gate of Ditan, don’t miss it!
❗Bring a physical book for photos for a better vibe (available at the park bookstore)
❗It gets dark after 4 PM in winter, so come earlier