Tsinghua School

Tsinghua School is an educational campus in Beijing's Haidian District that combines traditional Chinese architecture with Western classroom and administrative design. The grounds include several preserved halls, teaching spaces, and gardens arranged across the property to house academic functions from the early 1900s.

The school was founded in 1911 using funds from the Boxer Indemnity, converting a former Qing imperial garden into an educational facility. This transformation from royal garden to learning space reflected the educational reforms China introduced in the early 1900s.

The school functioned as a place where young Chinese students learned English and Western subjects to prepare for university education abroad. This role shaped daily life on the campus and made it a bridge between Chinese and American education.

The campus is best explored on foot, with different buildings and garden areas spread across the grounds. A visit allows for a relaxed walk through the academic structures, letting visitors discover the property at their own pace.

The campus preserves original manuscripts and documents from when it served as a preparation center for Chinese students heading abroad. These materials offer insights into the daily correspondence and study resources of students preparing for life overseas.