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Duck-shaped boats docked at Beihai Park in Beijing, with a pagoda visible in the background.

Beihai Park

The Beihai Park (北海公园) is a park northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The area of the public park stretches across more than 69 hectares. Half of it is taken up by the lake.

The park was first built in the 11th century and has been open for the public since 1925. The design for the imperial park was inspired by different scenic spots.

Beihai Park in Beijing, featuring a stone bridge over a partially frozen lake and a white pagoda on a hill in the background.
Beihai Park in Beijing: Lake and traditional buildings.

In the center of the lake is the Jade Flower Island (琼华岛). On it is a White Pagoda, which is with 40 meters the highest point of the park. The white tower was built out of white stone to honour the visit of the Dalai Lama in 1651. In the course of history it was destroyed and rebuilt several times.

Beijing's Beihai Park: Panoramic view of a lake, stone bridge, and distant buildings on a foggy day.
Close-up of a weathered white pagoda in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Person standing by a weathered white pagoda in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Curved walkway with ornate stone railing and lanterns in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Intricate, painted, green and red wooden corridor in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Red building with green windows and grey roof in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Ornate red gate in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Gate and pathway in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Three people sitting on benches in Beihai Park, Beijing, against a red wall.
Pine trees in front of a red and gray wall in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Man in black jacket sitting on a brick wall in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Two people reading newspapers posted on a wall in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Two people in yellow jackets walking by a lake in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Person sitting on bench overlooking lake and buildings in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Beijing's Beihai Park: White pagoda on island in partially frozen lake.
Duck-shaped boats docked at Beihai Park in Beijing, with a pagoda visible in the background.
Two ornate Chinese pavilions reflected in a calm body of water.
Beijing's Beihai Park: ornate red and green pavilion with benches.
Beihai Park, Beijing: Entrance with gold curtain and fire extinguisher.
Stone steps leading to a traditional Chinese building in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Close-up of an intricately carved stone lion statue in Beihai Park, Beijing, with a pagoda visible in the blurred background.
Red building entrance in Beihai Park, Beijing, with stone lion statues and red lanterns.
Elderly man using phone in ornate Beihai Park pavilion.
Traditional red Chinese building with ornate details and stone steps.
Woman in red coat facing away from camera, overlooking a lake and Beihai Park in Beijing.
Bare trees with brown leaves in front of a red wall in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Bronze statue of a teacher and three students in Beihai Park, Beijing.
Beijing
Beijing cityscape with pedestrians on a bridge and residential buildings.
Beijing – Part 1
Capital of China
Beijing shopping street decorated with red lanterns.
Beijing – Part 2
Strolling trough the Dashilan district and a quick stop at a food market.
Beijing neighborhood entrance with brick wall and wooden door.
Beijing – Part 3
Quite Life
Temple of Heaven gate with green roof and red walls, people walking on steps in front.
Beijing – Part 4
The Temple of Heaven complex and the surrounding park.
Beijing's red wall with bare and evergreen trees.
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Red winter
Low-angle view of ornate, blue and green pavilion roof detail in Beijing, China, with bright sunlight creating lens flare.
Jingshan Park
A visit of the Jingshan Park, to get a look of the Forbidden City from above.
Duck-shaped boats docked at Beihai Park in Beijing, with a pagoda visible in the background.
Beihai Park
A former imperial garden in Beijing.
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Tiananmen Square
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Beijing Summer Palace
Taking a break at the Summer Palace
Forbidden City palace in Beijing, China.
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Entering the former palace complex
Ornate Forbidden City rooftop detail with yellow and teal glazed tiles.
Forbidden City – Part 2
not to be seen

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