Located in the center of Beijing, Beihai Park is the earliest and the best preserved classical royal garden in China. Witnessing the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties for nearly a thousand years, it is the foremost representation of royal gardens and a masterpiece of culture and art of ancient times. Beihai Park draws on gardening techniques from various places. It has not only the magnificence of gardens in north China but also the graceful charm of private gardens in south China.

Attractions Inside:

The White Dagoba is the landmark of Beihai Park, which is on the top of a hill in the Jade Flowery Islet. It is a Tibetan dagoba symbolizing that Buddhist doctrine shines on the earth and is as radiant as the sun and the moon.

White Dagoba

A corridor pavilion

It is the largest bridge in Beihai Park, and a wide stone bridge reaching the Jade Flowery Islet. There are ancient stone lions and memorial archways at both ends of the bridge. 


Both sides of this screen wall are made of seven-colored glazed tiles. There are 9 large colorful dragons embossed on each side and 635 dragons in total on the wall. This is the only double-sided screen wall among three ancient nine-dragon screens in China