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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.

Address: 

1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Opening Hours:

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).

Admission:

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.

(Sources: Official website of Beihai Park, WeChat account "Changyou Gongyuan" (畅游公园))