Beihai Park - Beihai Gongyuan - North Lake Park

Beihai Park

Arched Chinese Gate entrance to Beihai Park

This classical Chinese garden is in the centre of Beijing and is a great place to see some green open spaces and escape the crowds.

The Bridge of Everlasting Peace - Traditional stone Chinese bridge in Beihai Park Beijing China

The Bridge of Everlasting Peace (Yonganqiao) was built in 1332 and leads to Qionghua island.

Drive a boat in Beihai park Beijing China
Rent a paddle boat for an hour and enjoy the view from the water.

Drive a boat in Beihai park Beijing China
If you don't like paddling or want a roof over your head try an electric boat.

Click the doors to go through to another panorama.

Traditional Chinese rock garden in Beihai Park

There are caves and tunnels to explore with stone buddhas watching over you.

Buddhas dressed for ceremony in Beihai Park

Buddhist shrine in Beihai Park

Good luck fountain in Beihai Park
Drop your coin into the pot in the water for good luck.

Beihai Park Map

Beihai means "north lake" and is located north of the Forbidden City and west of Jingshan Park (Prospect Hill). Zhonghai (middle lake) and Nanhai (south lake) seen on the map south of Beihai Park are closed to the public and are only for government officials.

Map thanks to Odyssey Publications.