Beijing Beihai Park
- Chinese Name: 北海公园
- ADD:NEAR forbidden city (北京市西城区文津街1号)
- official website: https://www.beihaipark.com.cn/
- tel:(+86) 010-64037972
- Peak season: April 1st-October 31st Tickets: 10 yuan
- Low season: November 1st-March 31st Tickets: 5 yuan
- Peak season opening hours: 6:00–21:00
- Low season opening hours: 6:30-20:00
- Virtual tour: https://v.visitbeijing.com.cn/pano/14_1/index.html
Beijing Beihai Park
Explore Tranquility and Imperial Splendor at Beihai Park
A Timeless Imperial Retreat
Originally built in the 10th century and expanded during the Ming and Qing dynasties, Beihai Park served as a royal retreat for generations of emperors. Its exquisite design reflects the principles of traditional Chinese garden art, seamlessly integrating lakes, hills, pavilions, and temples to create a harmonious landscape.
Highlights of Beihai Park
- The White Dagoba: Perched atop Jade Flower Island, this iconic Tibetan-style stupa is a symbol of peace and a must-see landmark.
- Nine-Dragon Screen: Admire this intricately crafted glazed wall, one of only three of its kind in China.
- Boating on Beihai Lake: Enjoy a leisurely paddle across the shimmering lake, surrounded by picturesque scenery.
Why Visit Beihai Park?
Beihai Park offers something for every traveler. History enthusiasts can delve into its imperial past, nature lovers can enjoy the serene landscapes, and families can partake in fun activities like boating or picnicking. The park’s central location makes it an ideal spot for a peaceful morning or afternoon, providing a perfect balance of culture, relaxation, and scenic beauty.
Don’t miss the chance to explore Beihai Park—a serene retreat steeped in history and charm. Add this enchanting destination to your Beijing travel itinerary for an unforgettable experience!
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How To Get To Beijing Beihai Park
By Taxi
from The Palace Museum to Beihai Park, only few min walking
Practical Chinese:for taxi driver pls take us to BeiJing Beihai Park 请载我们到北海公园
Things To Do: Activity in Beijing Beihai Park
Cruise in Park
The Taiye Pool in Beihai. The water comes from Yuquan Mountain. It is clean and suitable for boating and cooling off. It is a rare natural water sports venue in Beijing.
Fangshan Restaurant 仿膳
- Chinese Name: 仿膳饭庄
- Add:Inside Beihai Park，nearby Nine-Dragon Wal 地安门西大街北海公园内（九龙壁前）
- Opening Time: 17:00-20:00
- Tel: (+0086) 010-64042573
- Type: Palace Royal Dish
- Average consumption per person: about 300-600 RMB
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Fangshan Restaurant is a popular restaurant in the old Beijing city, located in Beihai Park. Backed by mountains and facing water, surrounded by verandas, the scenery is very beautiful. Serving a variety of delicious dishes, prepared using Fangshan (Qing Dynasty Imperial Cuisine) techniques, dim sum is also prepared in a traditional way.
Beihai Park Travel Guide
With Beihai as the center, Beihai Park is divided into four major areas: “North Shore Scenic Area”, “East Shore Scenic Area”, “Qiong Island Scenic Area” and “Tuancheng Scenic Area”.
North Shore District is located in the northwest corner of the park. It is mainly composed of a series of religious buildings such as Kuaixue Hall, Wulong Pavilion, Xiaoxitian, Jingxinzhai, Chanfu Temple and Xitian Fanjing. The well-known “Nine Dragon Wall” is also located in this area.
The East Bank District is located in the northeast corner of the park, and is mainly composed of Xiancantan, Huafangzhai and Haopujian. Qiongdao Scenic Spot is located in the south of Beihai, with Yong’an Temple as the center, surrounded by buildings such as the Promenade, Yilan Hall, Yuexin Hall, and Yuegu Building.
The White Pagoda, which has become a landmark building in Beihai, is located at the central high point of Qiongdao, and it has the momentum to dominate the whole garden. Tuancheng is located at the southern end of Beihai Park. The main building is the Chengguang Hall. There is a 1.5-meter-high Jade Buddha enshrined in the store. The whole body is inlaid with gemstones.
Main Attractions
The White Pagoda
The White Pagoda, located high on Qionghua Island, is a Tibetan Buddhist pagoda. The tower is 36 meters high, with the upper circle and the lower part in the form of Mount Sumeru. The top of the tower is equipped with a treasure cover and a treasure top, and is decorated with sun, moon and flame patterns to show that “Dharma” is as radiant as the sun and moon, and it will last forever. According to the earth. Standing on Qiongdao Island, the White Pagoda is surrounded by greenery, majestic and majestic, and can be called the symbol of Beihai Park.
Nine-Dragon Wall
Nine-Dragon Wall, there are three Nine-Dragon Walls in China, and one of the more distinctive ones is the one in Beihai Park. The whole body of the Nine Dragons Wall is made of colored glazed bricks. It is nearly 26 meters long and 6.65 meters high. Panlong Xizhu in the waves and clouds, with vivid shapes, gorgeous colors and superb craftsmanship, is a masterpiece of glazed buildings in my country. People come from all over the place just to see the real face!
