Beihai Park in Beijing
Northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing
Description:
The Imperial Garden in Beijing. It was founded in the X century, but opened to the general public only in 1925. It is among the largest Chinese gardens and contains many historically significant buildings, palaces and temples. The buildings and landscapes of this park are masterpieces of landscape design, displaying the style and magnificent architectural skills and the richness of the art of creating a traditional Chinese garden.
The park has an area of more than 69 hectares, more than half of this space is occupied by Lake Beihai. In the center of the park, Qionghua Island rises 32 meters. To the north of the park is Qianhai Lake, to the south - Zhonghai (Middle Sea).
The park is home to attractions such as the Buddhist White Stupa, two restored Buddhist temples, the Five Dragons Pavilion, the Nine Dragons Wall, the Round Wall and the Light Receiving Hall.
