Early
in the 10th century, the Liao dynasty, a secondary imperial palace and
an island (Jade Islet) were built here, called Yaoyu or Jade Islet.  When the Jin took over, they renamed the capital Zhongdu, meaning Central
Capital, and built an imperial palace. Qionghua (Jade Flowery) Islet was
built of earth dug out from the lake, and the rocks used for piling on
the hill were brought from Kaifeng, Henan Province. During the Yuan Dynasty,
the place was rebuilt three times, and Guanghandian or the Palace in the
Moon where Kublai Khan used to live and many other palace buildings were
built on top of the hill. It was in this palace that Kublai Khan received
Marco Polo. Unfortunately it was destroyed. The Islet became the center
of Dadu (Great Capital of Yuan Dynasty) and is still situated in the heart
of modern Beijing.
The Ming Dynasty saw more construction and renovation: the Five Dragon
Pavilions and theNine-DragonScreen on the north bank of the lake and
many pavilions and galleries were erected during that period. From the
White Dagoba, visitors can have an excellent view of the Five Dragon Pavilions
standing on the opposite bank of the lake, with colourful ferry boats
travelling back and forth between the shores. During the reign of Emperor
Qianlong, construction lasted for 30 years. The project included many
other pavilions, halls and terraces which made the park even more harmonious
in design.
A White Dagoba,
an onion-shaped shrine pagoda in Tibetan style, was erected in honor of
the fifth Dalai Lama's visit to Beijing in 1651.
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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