Bei Hai Park

park, Beijing, China

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Bei Hai Park is a popular recreational area in Beijing, China, located northwest of the Forbidden City. It covers approximately 170 acres, with half of the area being water. The park has a history spanning eight centuries, featuring pleasure grounds, lakes, and buildings. A prominent landmark is the White Pagoda, built in 1651 by a Qing emperor. The park is a lively spot in summer with rowboats and becomes a natural ice-skating rink in winter.1

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Bei Hai Park lies to the northwest of the Forbidden City. It covers some 170 acres (70 hectares), half of which is water. The focus is on Bei Hai, the most northerly of the three lakes—called “seas” (hai)—that lie roughly north-south along the western side…
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Bei Hai Park lies to the northwest of the Forbidden City. It covers some 170 acres (70 hectares), half of which is water. The focus is on Bei Hai, the most northerly of the three lakes—called “seas” (hai)—that lie roughly north-south along the western side…
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