Beihai Park, Chinese imperial garden in Shichahai Subdistrict, Beijing, China.
Beihai Park extends across 69 hectares of land, featuring extensive water bodies, traditional buildings, and architectural elements from multiple Chinese dynasties.
The garden originated in 1166 during the Liao Dynasty, initially named Yaoyu, and served as a retreat for government affairs and ceremonies through five imperial dynasties.
The White Dagoba, standing 40 meters tall on Jade Flower Island, represents the connection between Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist traditions within the garden.
The garden remains accessible through multiple public transportation options, with areas for walking, boating activities, and designated spaces for traditional exercise.
The Nine-Dragon Wall from 1402 displays intricate dragon designs using glazed bricks, making it one of three remaining walls of this type in China.
Location: Shichahai Subdistrict
Inception: 1150
Part of: Zhongnanhai
GPS coordinates: 39.92444,116.38306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
Beijing offers photographers a mix of imperial palaces, Buddhist temples, traditional hutongs, and contemporary architecture. The city combines the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City with modern structures like the CCTV Headquarters and Bird's Nest stadium. Historic sites such as the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace stand alongside the 798 Art Zone and Sanlitun's bars. From the Bell and Drum Towers to the National Centre for the Performing Arts, this collection includes locations across multiple districts. Nanluoguxiang Hutong and Yandaixiejie Hutong showcase traditional alleyways, while Beihai Park and Jingshan Park provide elevated viewpoints. Temples like Yonghe and Fayuan, plus the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, add to the city's architectural variety for social media content.
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