Located northwest of the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, Beihai Park is a former imperial garden that now welcomes both locals and tourists alike with its rich cultural heritage and pleasant natural scenery.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650.jpeg'Visitors stroll around Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650.jpeg'Visitors stroll around Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650.jpeg'Visitors stroll around Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650/9e3c673509d54b7487efe40296025650.jpeg'Visitors stroll around Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
First built in the 12th century, it is one of the oldest and best-preserved imperial gardens still in existence in China. The park is home to a variety of historic structures, including temples, halls, and pavilions. Towering above it all is the iconic White Pagoda, a famous landmark in Beijing.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56.jpeg'Visitors take leisurely boat rides across the lake at Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56.jpeg'Visitors take leisurely boat rides across the lake at Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56.jpeg'Visitors take leisurely boat rides across the lake at Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06-03/Enjoy-the-historic-and-natural-beauty-of-Beihai-Park-1DU73noGQ6I/img/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56/c510c7370c5b4c899a37956e7f695f56.jpeg'Visitors take leisurely boat rides across the lake at Beihai Park in Beijing. /CGTN
More than half of the park is occupied by a scenic lake – Beihai, or “North Sea.” Visitors can stroll along the shaded paths, watch ornamental carp swim, or glide across the water on a boat, soaking in the cool breeze even on a hot summer day.
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