Location
of Beihai Park:
Beihai Park or North Sea Park is located half kilometer to the west
of the north gate of the Forbidden City. Beihai Park is one of the most
popular parks in the city of Beijing. The whole park covers a total
area of over 68 hectares, more than half of it is taken up by the Beihai
Lake. It is used to be the former palace of the emperors in successive
dynasties, called the Winter Palace by Westerners.
Main
Scenery:
The main scenery of Beihai park is composed of :
Beihai lake, Jade Islet, Jinxinhai, Nine Dragon Screen, Round City,
White Pagoda, Suhavatigarden, Yong'an Temple and many other interesting
ones.
Present
Beihai Park:
Beihai Park is now one of the best of China's classical gardens with
artificial hills, pavilions, halls, temples and covered corridors today.
In summer, Beihai Park is an ideal place to escape from heat. The view
in front of the magnificent White Dagoba on top of White Dagoba Hill
is of the golden tiles and red walls of the Forbidden City and Jingshan
Park with its five pavilions to the east and the graceful buildings
of Tuancheng (the Round City) and the green waves of Zhongnanhai to the south. One can also have a panoramic view of the Great Hall of
the People, the Museum of History and many high-rise buildings in Beijing.
It is one of the most popular scenic spots in the capital.
Beijing Private Tour to Beihai Park
Beijing Tour
Beijing Hotel
Beijing Photo
Beijing Tour Routes Covers Beihai Park
Chinatravelkey can add Beihai Park in the following tours with extra cost 10 USD per person.
Photo of Beihai Park
        
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