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Beihai Park (or Pei Hai or Northern Sea)

4.0/5 (2 ratings)

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The Northern Lake is a section of the Celestial Sea (or Park of the Sea Palaces). It was excavated in the 12th century and the material used to make an artificial island (Qionghua Isle) with a hill. As described by Marco Polo, Kublai Khan embelished the island. The Ming and Ch'ing dynasties did likewise. Most of the present character dates from the 17th century. Beihai is now a public park. There is a number of pavilions on the island and on the shore of the Lake, including the Limpid Mirror Studio, Circular City, Five-Dragon Pavilions, Nine-Dragon Wall and Pavilion for Quiet Meditation.

Address - Beijing, China
Website - Visit the Beihai Park (or Pei Hai or Northern Sea) website

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Reviews and Comments

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over 1 year ago aigerim said
It is truly a beautiful and calm place! I went there in early June and weather was simply amazing. Beihai prooved all my expectations!
p.s. if you will decide to go there straight from the Forbidden city be ready for some mountain climbing=)

(4.0/5)
over 4 years ago William C said
We had a lovelly afternoon boating on the lake. After the hot dust of Beijing, Beihai Park was cool and quiet. It must have been even quieter when the imperial family had the park to themselves. We stopped now and again to buy ice cream. Very nice

(4.0/5)

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