Beihai Park

Beijing Attractions

	Introduction to Beihai Park the Liao Dynasty and continued to be expanded and renovated from the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Throughout the different dynasties Behai Park was a beautiful imperial garden used only by the imperial family. Located in Central Beijing, Beihai Park covers a surface are of 71.4 hectares of which half is water. The layout and design of Beihai Park was based upon a legendary story known as “The Rise of the East Sea”. Whilst touring the elegant Behai Park you will find that it is divided into four sections known as: Qiongdao Island, North Shore, East Shore and the Botanical Garden. Qiongdao Island Qiongdao Island is connected to the Circular City via the Yong’an Bridge which was built in the 13th century. The highlight of Qiongdao Island has to be the White Dagoba which dates back to 1651. The Dagoba is 35.9 meters high with a tiered base and a body like an upturned bowl. Sutras in Tibetan language are carved inside the front gate. Fourteen copper bells hang from its copper canopy on top. North Shore The North Shore of Beihai Park is famous for its pavilions, screens and rock landscaping. The Quiet Heart Studio (Jinxinzhai) is one of the more famous small gardens of Beihai Park. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty the garden is well known for its beautiful rock landscapes incorporated with flowing streams and intricate pavilions. Another highlight of the North Shore is the Nine Dragon Screen made in 1756. The screen is five meters in height, 1.2 meters thick and 27 meters in length and was built using glazed color bricks. On both sideso are nine dragons, also made of glazed bricks.

	Location No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

	Travel Information Admission Fee: 20 Yuan (1st Apr - 31st Oct), 15 Yuan (1st Nov - 31st Mar) incl. Qionghua Island and Circular City Opening Hours: 6:00AM - 8:30PM (Apr, May, Sept, Oct), 6:00AM-10:00PM (June, Jul, Aug), 6:00AM-8:00PM (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) Best Time to Visit: Suitable to visit all year round.

	Main Sights Qionghua Island, Circular City, North Shore, Yong'an Bridge

	Transportation 1. Take Subway Line 4 getting off Ping'anli Station, leave the station from the southeast exit and walk along Dianmen Xi Dajie.

	Travel Tips 1. Avoid visiting during summer holidays and Golden Week in October.