Weiming Lake

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Weiming Lake is the largest artificial lake on the Peking University campus and one of the landmark landscapes of Peking University.
There is a sculpture of a stone fish with its tail turned upside down in the southern part of the lake, an island in the center, a stone boat at the south end of the island, a bell pavilion, Linhu Pavilion, Temple of the Goddess of Flowers and the tomb of Edgar Snow on the south bank of the lake, and Boya Tower on the east bank.
The lake used to be supplied with water by the Wanquan River. The area around Weiming Lake was part of Shuchun Garden in the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Qianlong once gave the garden to his favorite minister Heshen.
The significance of Weiming Lake to Peking University seems to be the same as that of the Han and Tang dynasties to China. In addition to its inherent beauty, it has become more of a symbol of cultural significance.

Attractions Location: Peking University, No. 5 Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Contact Details: 010-62754070

Transportation:
Take Bus No. 307, 355, 365, 498, 549, 579, 601, 614, 681, 696, 697, 699, 717, 982, Special 18, Special 4, Special 6, Yuntong Line 105, Yuntong Line 110 to Zhongguanyuan Station.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Weiming Lake tours

One-day tour: Peking University core cultural circle

  • Full day: Weiming Lake (Peking University East Gate Station, Metro Line 4) → Boya Tower → Peking University Library

In-depth experience of the academic atmosphere and classical garden landscape of China's top university

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Zhongguancun
Food: Peking University Farm Canteen/Shaoyuan Western Restaurant


2-day tour: a tour of two famous schools

  • Day 1: Weiming Lake Area → Tsinghua University (15-minute walk)
  • Day 2: Yuanmingyuan (10 minutes by bus No. 331) → Summer Palace (15 minutes by subway Line 4)

A cultural journey from the holy land of academics to the royal gardens

Accommodation: Tsinghua Science Park Hotel
Food: Day 2 lunch "Tingli Pavilion" imperial cuisine


3-day tour: Academic Axis

  • Day 1-2 is the same as 2-day tour
  • Day 3: Forbidden City (Metro Line 4 to Line 1, 40 minutes) → Jingshan Park (10 minutes walk)

Completely connect the most representative cultural landmarks in Beijing

Accommodation: Wangfujing Courtyard Hotel
Food: Day 3 lunch "Four Seasons Minfu" Forbidden City Store


4-day tour: academic + Olympic

  • Day 1-3 is the same as the 3-day tour
  • Day 4: Olympic Park (Metro Line 4 to Line 8, 30 minutes) → Water Cube

The collision of classical scholarship and modern sports spirit

Accommodation: InterContinental Hotel Beichen
Food: Day 4 lunch "Pangu Seven Stars" buffet


5-day tour: Academic + Great Wall

  • Day 1-4 is the same as 4-day tour
  • Day 5: Badaling Great Wall (subway to high-speed rail 1.5 hours) → Ming Tombs (bus 879 40 minutes)

From the fragrance of books on campus to the ultimate experience of the Great Wall

Accommodation: Changping Hot Spring Hotel
Food: Day 5 lunch "Great Wall Restaurant" farmhouse banquet


6-day tour: academic + 798 art

  • Day 1-5 is the same as the 5-day tour
  • Day 6: 798 Art District (Metro Line 4 to Line 14, 50 minutes) → Sanlitun (Metro Line 10, 20 minutes)

Creative dialogue between academic tradition and avant-garde art

Accommodation: Sanlitun Taikoo Li Hotel
Food: Day 6 lunch "Jing Ya Tang"


7-Day Tour: Beijing Cultural Loop

  • Day 1-6 is the same as the 6-day tour
  • Day 7: Temple of Heaven (30 minutes by Metro Line 5) → Qianmen Street (10 minutes by Metro Line 2)

Experience Beijing's diverse cultural landscape from all angles

Accommodation: Qianmen Siheyuan Hotel
Food: Day 7 lunch "Quanjude" Qianmen store


User Reviews

By Drunk with rice wine |

In the dead of winter, the Weiming Lake was covered with thick ice. Although there was no lake light or tower shadow, it was still quiet and far away. From time to time, people would go to the shore of the ice rink to play for a while, and Mijiu and I would also join in the fun. With the yellow dead grass and dead trees in the background, it would give the illusion of late autumn.

While skating and looking at the happy fat birds around, the quiet and leisurely atmosphere suddenly makes people envy the students studying here.

By KKK_Kelvinnn |

The dream place for thousands of Peking University students.



When the weather is fine, take a walk around the Peking University campus. There are both ancient buildings from the last century and new modern designs. When you are tired, find a bench by the Weiming Lake to sit, enjoy the lake view, and play with wild ducks. Willow branches all over the lake flutter in the wind, and the warm sunshine shines all over the ground. The wild ducks in the lake don't seem to be afraid of strangers, and often step on the shore. There are a few duck calls and a few gusts of wind from time to time. It's not hot, and you can spend an afternoon in the sunshine.

By A Tu |

Unnamed Lake is the largest artificial lake on the Peking University campus, located in the north-central part of the campus. It is U-shaped and is one of the landmarks of Peking University.

By Chu Yunfei QQ |

Weiming Lake and Yanyuan are both code names for Peking University. These names are so poetic. The lake and the tower are beautiful.

By 🌴劍啸長虹👣 |

Do you know the "One Tower and One Lake" map of Peking University?

The famous Boya Tower, Weiming Lake and Peking University Centennial Library.

By Not a rich and beautiful woman |

On the shores of Weiming Lake, many writers and scholars have talked about the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland, many have jumped into the lake to express their ambitions, and many have felt that their talents were not recognized.

By Small Stone |

The most famous attraction on the Peking University campus is Weiming Lake. Weiming Lake is very large, equivalent to a large park, and there are many tourists.

By Renling |

The autumn of the ancient capital and the autumn of the north are all condensed in this bay of lake water, accompanied by the mandarin ducks and wild ducks playing on the shore, the koi swimming in the water, the reeds swaying on the isolated island in the lake, the wind blowing the reeds and the dew tower, and the maples also taking the opportunity to sing - Good autumn, good autumn.

By noob |

The beauty of the Weiming Lake at Peking University in autumn attracts countless people to visit and experience the humanistic spirit and atmosphere of China's earliest university.

By Eye Color Mirror |

The reflections on the shore of Weiming Lake are picturesque and lush, like a piece of moist Hetian jade, lying there quietly.



Although Weiming Lake has no name, many celebrities have emerged from this unknown world. Only the trees here can bear witness to the history and depth of this lake.

By |

The significance of Weiming Lake to Peking University seems to be the same as that of the Han and Tang dynasties to China. In addition to its inherent beauty, it has become more of a symbol of cultural significance.

By Big Hae Walking |

Peking University’s Weiming Lake is a spiritual symbol of Peking University. If you come to Peking University and don’t visit Weiming Lake, it seems like you haven’t been to Peking University.

By Ethan |

Weiming Lake is the largest artificial lake in Peking University, with pleasant scenery. It is a good choice to enjoy the beautiful scenery while reciting poems.

By Avenmark |

It takes about 10 minutes from the southeast gate of Peking University to Weiming Lake. There are road signs all the way there, so it's easy to find. Because it's winter and the lake is frozen, many people go up there to take pictures. I went up there too, but be careful because it's a little slippery when you step on it, otherwise you'll hit your head. Not far away is the lake where the ice has melted and there are small fish swimming around, so I'm still a little afraid that the ice will crack and I'll fall into the water.

By Highbury Flutter |

The largest artificial lake on the Peking University campus. The area around Weiming Lake was part of Shuchun Garden in the Qing Dynasty, and Emperor Qianlong gave the garden to his favorite minister Heshen. In 2001, "Weiming Lake Yanyuan Buildings" was listed as a national key cultural relic protection site. Since then, students have called Weiming Lake, Boya Tower, and the library "One Tower and Lake Map".

By l Kezi |

2004.11.20 Liangzi's father was studying at Peking University, Liangzi's mother came to visit and took a walk along the shore of Weiming Lake. The scenery was unique and the cultural atmosphere was rich.

By one day |

Weiming Lake is the white moonlight in the hearts of many students.

By Spring is coming |

The stars shine brightly beside the Weiming Lake, and the first thing that comes to mind is Peking University.

By Gu Qianyue |

Weiming Lake is not the most beautiful place, but it stands out in the spiritual world of Peking University students with its humanities. An old alumnus of Peking University uses "Weiming Lake" as his WeChat name. He graduated from Peking University. I believe that he often came to Weiming Lake to study. After graduation, he became a professor at Wuhan University. Later, he went to Dunhuang to protect Mogao Grottoes with his beloved wife, Ms. Fan Jinshi, and opened a new era of major discoveries in the northern area of ​​Mogao Grottoes. But this spring, he suddenly left his beloved wife due to years of hard work!

Weiming Lake is more like a mother, looking into the distance waiting for her child to return!

By Le Yaya |

I sat on a bench by the lake for a while.

Watching the people coming and going

Can't tell if they are tourists or something else

By Old saying |

Peking University’s Weiming Lake and Boya Tower complement each other, bringing vitality and vigor to this prestigious university.

By lollipopboy88 |

Peking University's Weiming Lake, where many historical figures have walked. The lake itself is nothing to see. I think the purpose of coming here is to connect with history.

By LErick |

The Weiming Lake, the Boya Tower and the library are nicknamed "One Tower and One Lake" by Peking University students.

Although a university is not about having big buildings but about having great masters, the broad scene of Peking University with a lake on the campus is undoubtedly beneficial for cultivating broad-minded talents.

By Francis_Soung |

Of course I have to say something good about my own school, hahaha. The story of Weiming Lake is always talked about by my seniors, which reminds me of the romance and warmth of college life. Peking University is both literary and elegant. I like the culture of Peking University very much. Every scene has a story, and every shot is a painting.

By Sloth_Winnie |

Weiming Lake is very beautiful, just as described in the article I read in high school. The sun was shining that day, and the reflection of the Boya Tower was clear and vivid.

By Yueer Cici |

Unnamed Lake is the largest artificial lake on the Peking University campus, located in the north-central part of the campus. It is U-shaped. There is a stone fish sculpture with its tail turned upside down in the southern part of the lake, and an island in the center.

By Wisteria Bay |

I originally went to Peking University to attend a lecture, but it was overcrowded, so I went to Weiming Lake instead. It was my first time there and the weather was great, so I took the following photos. Peking University is China's top university, so I must experience it myself.

By Follow me everywhere |

Weiming Lake is the largest artificial lake on the Peking University campus. Weiming Lake is the soul of Peking University. Boya Tower is very photogenic.

By Silence |

The Unnamed Lake in Peking University is said to be Heshen's back garden. There is good greenery here, and there are many fish in the lake. It is very peaceful to sit here.

By Misty Jiangnan |

Weiming is beautiful, with lush trees by the lake, elegant and exquisite, and a lake and a tower that are breathtakingly beautiful

By The World of Drama |

Peking University is a very poetic and picturesque university. Walking here makes me feel a little cultured. The air is fresh and the students are all on their way to the next teaching building.

By Alexg |

Wuming Lake is an artificial lake located in the center of Peking University campus. It is the most beautiful scenery in Peking University campus. There is a Boya Pagoda similar to the appearance of a stupa around Wuming Lake, as well as some simple pavilions and the tombstone of American writer Edgar Snow. Visitors who come to visit China's top university will see the charm of Wuming Lake.

By Honey Date |

Haha, I was going to take a picture of the lake but the tower stole the spotlight haha

By Walking like a leisurely |

One of the must-see attractions of Peking University. From a distance, a Boya Tower stands by the Weiming Lake, shaded by green trees, very peaceful and beautiful.

By Cape of Good Hope |

Weiming Lake is located on the campus of Peking University. You must visit Weiming Lake when you come to Peking University, as it is one of the university’s business cards. Standing by the Weiming Lake makes you feel relaxed and happy. The reflection of Peking University’s water tower in the Weiming Lake is very beautiful, attracting countless students to stop and take pictures here. Weiming Lake and Peking University’s buildings have now been listed as key national protected sites!

By sunny |

A Quiet Place

Early spring time

Flowers blooming

By Mr. Yu's Xiao girl |

Most people who come to Peking University probably come to see Weiming Lake. The first time I went there was when I was still in college. I thought it was the most beautiful lake I had ever seen. The sky was particularly blue that day, and the lake was also reflected in the blue, with rippling water, which was very intoxicating.

By Kristen |

It is the lakeside of Beida. The scenery is pretty good, but it may be related to the season. It was dead silent when I went there.

By MKTH856 |

Walking through a lush path, a lake surrounded by lotus flowers comes into view. This is the legendary Weiming Lake. From the introduction of Weiming Lake, we can see the original ingenuity of building this university.

By Little D's story |

A must-see attraction in Peking University. It is recommended to walk along the north side of the lake, where you can pass by the lotus pond, overlook the Boya Tower, and go around to the stone boat on the island in the middle of the lake (the south side of the lake pales in comparison in terms of vision and architecture). Peking University is a university with a lot of heritage, which can be seen from the architectural style on campus. The existence of Weiming Lake is the finishing touch, adding a lot of vitality to the campus. It is said that many well-known professors like to meditate by the Weiming Lake early in the morning~

By Time and Her |

Do you remember me by the Weiming Lake? Everything is too bleak in winter, so summer should be a good place to read and talk about love.

By Sea Breeze Boat |

Weiming Lake is a small lake in the Peking University campus. It is named because it has no name. The scenery is pretty good. There is also the tomb of Edgar Snow by the lake.

By No traces of dust |

Weiming Lake: An artificial lake on the Peking University campus, one of the university's landmarks.

By Desert Baby 008 |

The afternoon sun shines lazily, and the Weiming Lake is beautiful against the light.

By scbli |

Peking University is also a very beautiful garden. When spring and summer come, you can see flowers blooming everywhere. The most beautiful thing about Peking University is the Weiming Lake. The lake is not big, and there are trees planted around it. After the leaves fall in winter, only branches are left, and new buds sprout again in spring.

The lake is very calm and the water is blue. It is a great pleasure to sit quietly on the shore and daydream or bask in the sun.

Students at Peking University are so blessed to be able to study in this Feng Shui treasured land and stroll along the lake in the evening. It is such a romantic thing.

By Prawns |

I recommend going there in winter if you have the chance. The frozen lake is very beautiful. Especially in the south where people rarely see snow and ice. :)

By Tai Chi Pisces |

Weiming Lake is embraced by Weiming North Road and Weiming South Road. Going east along the North Road and strolling along the lake, you can experience the beautiful charm of Weiming Lake. The wind blows without leaving a trace, but the water surface is shimmering. The trees around the lake are lush and green. In spring, the trees are yellow, in summer, they are dense, and in autumn, they are golden and brilliant. Each season is different, but the charm of Weiming Lake will not change.

By Momo~ |

Weiming Lake doesn't seem very big. I just visited the Summer Palace, so I didn't feel much about it. However, there is such a place in the school, which is quite quiet.

By Close your eyes and smell the flowers |

You need to register to enter Peking University. The Weiming Lake in Peking University is not just a puddle as some people say, it is actually quite big!

By Ryoguchi Itsuki |

After getting off at the "East Gate of Peking University", we walked from the East Gate to the West Gate. This route can be said to pass through the most core and oldest area of ​​Peking University. In addition, it was morning and our physical strength was much better than yesterday evening's tour of Tsinghua University, so we were able to visit it more attentively.

 

Sitting by the Weiming Lake, listening to the sound of people playing musical instruments on the rockery on the island in the lake, my whole body and mind felt relaxed.

By Sir@Prince |

The banks of Weiming Lake are the center of Yanyuan's scenery, with small bridges and flowing water, bell pavilions and island pavilions, flowing water corridors, and flying eaves and fans.

Weiming Lake nourishes spiritual landscapes, making this place exude eternal charm.

If we give these numerous landscapes human nature, the bell pavilion would be like a graceful and delicate girl, and the library would be like a majestic and imposing young man.

The Boya Tower is like a weathered old man, standing silently by the lake, watching the changing weather.

The locked tower door, like the old man's closed heart, contains the long years of his life.

The weathered Boya Ancient Tower was originally a water tower.