The Ultimate Guide to Beihai Park, the Forefather of Royal Gardens

Beihai Park: The world's first royal garden, with over a thousand years of history✨
With a history spanning five thousand years, we have inherited many precious legacies. Among them is the world's oldest existing royal garden located in China, founded during the Liao Dynasty, boasting more than 1,000 years of history!🎉

📍Address:
No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
🕰Opening Hours: 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM (April to October); 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (November to March)
🎫Ticket Price: Only 10 RMB, a very reasonable price! Palace area 20 RMB (combined ticket 30 RMB)

【Must-See Highlights】
🔹White Pagoda: A Qing Dynasty Lamaist building, recommended to climb for a panoramic view
🔹Qionghua Island: The main architectural complex in the park, showcasing the essence of royal gardens
🔹Tuancheng: Exquisite ancient architectural complex
🔹Five-Dragon Pavilion: A typical example of classical Chinese garden architecture

💡Tips for Visiting:
1️⃣Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
2️⃣Best seasons: Spring and autumn, especially April during cherry blossom season and October in golden autumn
3️⃣Nearby attractions: Shichahai to the west, Jingshan Park to the east
4️⃣Must-try snack: Tangshan spring pancakes at the entrance (a favorite of old Beijing)

Throughout history, this place has always served as a royal garden, rarely accessible to ordinary people to enjoy its beautiful scenery and architecture. But now, for the price of a cup of milk tea💰, you can enjoy this noble experience!

Post by PenelopeRivera@47 | Oct 26, 2025

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