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ShichahaiⅠ
Covering an area of 147 hectares, Shichahai is a scenic spot in the north of central Beijing, near the north-gate of the Beihai Park. It consists of the following three lakes: Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai. In imperial times it was called the Riverbank.
...Covering an area of 147 hectares, Shichahai is a scenic spot in the north of central Beijing, near the north-gate of the Beihai Park. It consists of the following three lakes: Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai. In imperial times it was called the Riverbank.
You may find that nearly all the water areas have the name 'hai' which means sea, for example, Beihai, Zhongnanhai and Shichahai. It is said that this has something to do with nomadic Mongolians. Generations of Mongolians lived in inland areas where they called a water area 'hai' or 'haizi' meaning lake instead of sea.
Jingshan Park Ⅳ
Jingshan is famous for its peonies and ancient trees. It is best to appreciate over 200 varieties of peonies inside the park from late April to mid-May. Jingshan park is also a popular place for elderly folks to dance, sing and attend some cultural activities....
Jingshan is famous for its peonies and ancient trees. It is best to appreciate over 200 varieties of peonies inside the park from late April to mid-May. Jingshan park is also a popular place for elderly folks to dance, sing and attend some cultural activities. Being one of the hottest scenic spots, it draws more and more tourists.
Entrance Fee: CNY 2 (Fee of exhibition is not included)
Opening Hours: 06:30 - 21:00
Bus Routes:
A. Take Bus No. 58, 60 or 111 and get off at Jingshan Dongjie (East Jingshan Street).
B. Take Bus No. 5 and get off at Jingshan Xijie (West Jingshan Street).
C. Take Bus No. 819 and get off at Jingshan.
D. Take Bus No. 101, 103, 109 or 814 and get off at Forbidden City.
Jingshan Park Ⅲ
There are several palaces at the foot of the hill. At the northern foot of the hill is the Shouhuang Palace (Hall of Imperial Longevity), where the portraits of the ancestors of the imperial family were housed....
There are several palaces at the foot of the hill. At the northern foot of the hill is the Shouhuang Palace (Hall of Imperial Longevity), where the portraits of the ancestors of the imperial family were housed. To the east of the Shouhuang Palace are located the Yongsi and the Guande Palaces which were used as the mourning place for the decreased emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty. Currently, Shouhuang Palace and Guande Palace function as children's palace and library.
At the foot of the hill there also stands a tree where it is believed that last emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), Chongzhen took his life by hanging himself on the tree in 1644.
Top Beijing Tours
$200 Per Day
Private Beijing Antique Shopping Tour with Lunch
Start your private tour with pickup from your central Beijing hotel, and meet your private guide.
Hop inside your private, climate-controlled vehicle and travel to your first stop: Liulichang Antique Street. Situated in old Beijing, this history-steeped street is lined with stone shop-houses selling antique books, handicrafts, paintings, rubbings, glazed pottery, and other treasures.
Hear about Liulichang’s history, and get advice from your guide as to the best shopping opportunities....Read more
Start your private tour with pickup from your central Beijing hotel, and meet your private guide.
Hop inside your private, climate-controlled vehicle and travel to your first stop: Liulichang Antique Street. Situated in old Beijing, this history-steeped street is lined with stone shop-houses selling antique books, handicrafts, paintings, rubbings, glazed pottery, and other treasures.
Hear about Liulichang’s history, and get advice from your guide as to the best shopping opportunities. Sift through the traditional shops and stands, and explore the side lanes (hutongs), where the shops still bear original Ming and Qing architectural features like ornately carved doors and upswept roofs.
Next, drive to Panjiayuan Market, a so-called ‘weekend market’ that’s open daily. Weave through the throng of stands, perusing the huge array of antiques, curios, ceramics, Tibetan rugs, calligraphy, and other finds.
After shopping here, refuel with lunch at a Chinese restaurant, and continue to Baoguosi Cultural Market, set around an old temple. Scour the courtyards of vendors hawking stamps, books, coins and jade, and get tips on scouting out and clinching the best deals from your guide.
If time allows, squeeze in a visit to Hongqiao Market, a mall known for its pearl traders, and electronics, art, clothes, and accessories shops. Trawl for bargains, and haggle over pearls and other precious gems as perfect keepsakes of your time in Beijing.
After seven hours, your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.
$50 Per Day
One day tirp to Bajiao Zhai, a noticeable Danxia Landform.
This is a tailor-made trip for nature-lovers and fans of photography. Danxia rock formation in the inland basin is a red rock debris, and later uplift due to the movement of the earth-crust, erosion of rocks by the water and weathering, which was dominant in the hillside to collapse back, kept down the rocks to form the red mountain block. This area was listed in the Natural Heritage of the world in 2009 by UNESCO. Bajiao Zhai Village is a combination of strategic place, steepy mountian, elegant scenery and secluded remote....Read more
This is a tailor-made trip for nature-lovers and fans of photography. Danxia rock formation in the inland basin is a red rock debris, and later uplift due to the movement of the earth-crust, erosion of rocks by the water and weathering, which was dominant in the hillside to collapse back, kept down the rocks to form the red mountain block. This area was listed in the Natural Heritage of the world in 2009 by UNESCO. Bajiao Zhai Village is a combination of strategic place, steepy mountian, elegant scenery and secluded remote. It is reputed as the "Soul of Danxia Landform". Here you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset and the sea-cloud. 1. I'll pick you up at 8:00 am in your hotel, and transfer to Bajiao Zhai Village by our private van. On the way, you can enjoy some terraced fields, bamboo groves and the wooden residences of the natives.(3.5 hours by ride) 2. First, we'll visit the village and have lunch in the village, and then we'll hike the mountains, the scenery including the group of snails looking up the sky, the ancient trail, Eye-stone, Joss stick of dragon's head and the Treasured sword Peak.(4 hours by hike) 3. After appreciating the sunset, after dinner in Ziyuan county, we'll take the bus back to your hotel around 10:00 pm.