After the concrete jungles of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, head to nearby Beihai Park for a breath of fresh air. Whether you're under a tree overlooking the lake or in an ancient ...

At the summit stands an ancient hall ... of the Hall of Heavenly Kings. The buildings of this famous "park within a park" are the best preserved in Beihai. After 1949, this section was entirely ...

The ancient trees bear witness to history. The Chinese scholar trees at Huafang (Painted Boat) Studio in Beihai Park, which were planted during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the Jiulong (Nine ...

Beijing's numerous ancient architectural landmarks, from the Palace Museum and the Summer Palace to the Drum and Bell towers, ...