Beihai Park
4A Tourism Area

Beihai Park

北京北海公园

Beijing, Xicheng★ 4.7·39.9850°N, 116.2983°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
Half day
Rating
4.7 / 5.0

About Beihai Park

A former imperial garden in the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park centers on the White Dagoba crowning Jade Islet, with lotus-dotted lake views, historic pavilions, and a thousand years of history.

Highlights

• Imperial garden dating to the Liao/Jin eras around a central lake. • White Dagoba on Jade Flower Island and the Nine-Dragon Screen. • Boat rentals and classic pavilions.

Suggested Route

South gate → Circular City → White Dagoba → North shore → boat dock; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Park teahouses and the popular 'Fangshan' imperial-cuisine restaurant inside. Lodging: hotels around Shichahai and Xicheng.

Facilities

Multiple gates, restrooms, boat rental, audio guide, electric cart; mostly accessible.
Travel Tips

1、guide info (1)guide service hours at9:00—16:00,Saturday、weekends and holidays included; (2)Chinese/English guides both require one-day-ahead reservation。 (3)South Gate Guide Service Center,reservation phone:64037972,64038055。 (4)North Gate Guide Service Center,reservation phone:64062285。 (5)student/group reservation discount,for details call:64037972 2、main in-park activities (1)annually8month,Beihai

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Xicheng District; Metro Line 6 Beihai North Station; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~32 km).

Reservation

Advance real-name reservation required via 'Changyou Park' WeChat (free / RMB 10).

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Beijing City Xicheng District Wenjin Street No. 1

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
北京北海公园

北京市西城区文津街1号

Beijing City Xicheng District Wenjin Street No. 1

39.9850, 116.2983

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