Beihai Park

Located in central Beijing, Beihai Park is currently the earliest and best preserved classical imperial garden with the most profound culture in China. Built around Beihai Lake, the park covers an area of 69 hectares (including a water area of 39 hectares), and is mainly composed of the Jade Islet, eastern bank area and northern bank area.

Peak Season (From April 1 to October 31): 6:00-21:00 (Last entry at 20:30)
Off Season (From November 1 to March 31): 6:30-20:00 (Last entry at 19:30)
Hours for Scenic Spots and Courtyards in the Beihai Park:
Peak Season (From April 1 to October 31): 8:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Off Season (From November 1 to March 31): 8:30-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Except for the Round City, other scenic spots in the park are closed on Mondays (Except for statutory holidays).
Peak Season: CNY 10 for admission ticket, CNY 20 for combined ticket
Off Season: CNY five for admission ticket, CNY 15 for combined ticket
Note: Foreign visitors need to call at (010) 64037972 to make a reservation at least one day in advance and provide information such as name, nationality and the number of passport or other identification during the office hours from 9:00 to16:00 every day. To enter the park, they need to go to the information desk at the south gate of the park on the scheduled day to purchase a ticket with the original document consistent with the reservation information. Tickets will not be sold on site for foreign visitors who do not make a reservation.
Metro: Beihaibei Station on Line 6

Must-see

Yong'an Bridge

Yong'an Bridge is the largest bridge and one of the important scenic spots in Beihai Park. Visitors, from home and abroad, love to take photos here with the bridge and White Dagoba Hill in the background. The two together is a symbol of the Beihai Park.

Nine-Dragon Wall

Built in 1756, the Nine-Dragon Wall has a history of more than 200 years. The wall, about 25.52 meters long, is inlaid with glazed bricks on its two sides, epitomizing the art of colored glaze in China's architecture.

Yong'an Temple

Yong'an Temple is an architectural complex of religious culture. Built on the hill, it is well-proportioned, gorgeous and magnificent.

Tips

Travel Routes

(1) About-two-hour trip to the Round City and Jade Islet

Round City—South Gate of the Beihai Park—Yong'an Bridge—Yong'an Temple—White Dagoda— Walk Downhill towards the East—Jade Islet in Spring Shade—Long Corridor—Yilan Hall and Daoning Hall—Yuegu Tower—Yong'an Bridge (Exit through the South Gate)

(2) About-four-hour trip to the Beihai Park

Round City—Jade Islet—Take a Ferry at Yilan Hall to North Bank Area—Five-Dragon Pavilion-- Land of Extreme Happiness—Chanfu Temple—Kuaixue Hall—Nine-Dragon Wall--Western Heaven Temple—Jingxin Studio—Zhibu Bridge