Beihai Park - 北海公园
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To do instead of Charbon Hill if you have more time. Climb up to the White Dagoba for a 360 degree view of the surroundings.
- Review updated on 16 juin 2025Beihai Park in pictures
Introduction to Beihai Park in Beijing
Beihai Park is one of the best-preserved imperial gardens in China, but also one of the oldest and largest. It is located in the center of Beijing, not far from the Forbidden City.
It was created about 1000 years ago and stands out for its grandeur and refinement. The magnificent imperial palaces and the various religious buildings do not in any way detract from Beihai Park. Its construction is surrounded by a traditional Chinese legend: a long time ago, it was said that gods who lived on three mountains in eastern China possessed a magic herb that would make Man immortal. The emperors therefore tried to imitate the configuration of these mountains by building hills bordered by a huge lake. Beihai Park was opened to the public in 1925, then in 1961 it was placed under the protection of the State Council. The park covers 69 hectares including a 39-hectare lake. In the garden, towers and pavilions are nestled in this beautiful landscape of hills and weeping willows. It is also home to many mandarin ducks.
The entrance fee is 15 Yuan in low season and 20 Yuan in high season. Beihai Park opens at 6 am and closes at 8 pm from November to March, at 9 pm from June to August and at 10 pm in April, May, September and October. Public transport serves the park very well. You can find restaurants there for lunch. We recommend spending 2 hours there.
