Stroll through the Jinghua Gardens and encounter the scenery of the four seasons and the cultural context of the millennium
Summer Palace : Royal garden aesthetics among lakes and mountains
Stepping into the Summer Palace, it feels like opening a flowing landscape painting .
Here, Kunming Lake is used as a mirror and Wanshou Mountain is used as a screen, perfectly integrating the natural grace and royal magnanimity.
Walking slowly along the winding corridor, the colorful paintings painted on the beams tell legendary stories, the wind on the lake gently blows on your face, and you can hear the chirping of birds in the willow waves. There is always a different scene here no matter what time of year it is.
In spring, there are many flowers on the west embankment. In summer, the fragrance of lotus fills the entire lake. In autumn, the maple leaves dye the western mountains red. At the winter solstice, snow falls on the Seventeen-hole Bridge. What attracts countless tourists is the strange landscape with golden light holes.
Every pavilion and pavilion here hides the oriental gardening wisdom of "changing scenery with each step". It is not only a summer resort for the royal family, but also the best choice for today's people looking for classical garden art. It is unique.
Temple of Heaven Park : Echoes of sounds and great wishes to pray to heaven on the Circular Mound Altar
The Temple of Heaven is an architectural epic named after "Heaven" .
Standing in the center of the Circular Mound Altar, you will find that when you softly call, what comes from the echo wall is not the ancient voice of prayer in the past, but the resonance of history and the present. This is the case.
When building brick after tile here, they all follow the cosmology of "a round sky and a square earth". The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests has a triple blue-tiled dome, which can symbolize the dialogue between man and heaven. The construction here has different unique requirements.
Walking on the ancient path between Berlin, the trees with strong branches have witnessed the grand sacrificial ceremony that has lasted for hundreds of years, as well as the constant changes and replacements of the years.
The Temple of Heaven is the sacred place where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped heaven. It is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese philosophy and architectural skills. Its layout is rigorous and rigorous, and its cultural connotations are profound. Everyone who comes to visit can feel a solemn and grand release of spiritual power.
Beihai Park : Eight Scenes of Yanjing and Market Fireworks in Qiongdao Chunyin Lane
The song "Let's paddle the oars" is the most affectionate memory of the North Sea for generations .
However, the beauty of the North Sea goes far beyond the rippling blue waves.
The White Pagoda on Qionghua Island is a seal that will never fade on the outline of the ancient capital.
"Qiongdao Spring Shadow" is as poetic as picturesque in spring, and the water in Taiye Pond is as clear as a mirror in autumn.
As one of the very ancient and complete royal gardens that still exist in our country, Beihai combines the grandeur of the northern palaces with the euphemism of the Jiangnan water towns.
You can walk slowly along the lakeside and watch the weeping willows gently swaying. You can also climb up to a high place and look far into the distance to appreciate the exquisiteness and detail above Tuancheng and the deep tranquility in the Jingxinzhai.
This place not only has the unique nobility of the royal family, but also is filled with the unique atmosphere of urban life in old Beijing. It is a great place where history and life are intertwined.
Xiangshan Park : a secret mountain forest and a Zen-like ancient temple where frost leaves are as red as February flowers.
Xiangshan, a famous cultural mountain dyed poetic by red leaves .
When autumn is getting stronger, hundreds of thousands of cotinus trees change their costumes, and the mountains and forests are dyed red. The red waves covering everywhere make the inscription "Qingxue on the Western Mountains" even more enthusiastic.
It’s just that the charm of Xiangshan is not limited to one season. In spring, the mountain flowers show a brilliant scene. In summer, they can bring coolness and provide people with an escape from the heat. In winter, when the weather has just cleared after the snow, the depth of the ancient temple is highlighted even more when covered with snow.
Biyun Temple, located in the park, was built against the mountains. Its temples are overlapping each other. The images of Arhats in the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats are extremely lifelike, like living creatures. The Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yat-sen adds a solemn atmosphere.
Arriving at Xianglu Peak, looking down at the vastness and magnificence of the capital city, looking up at the sunrise, and gazing at the sea of clouds, your body and mind are integrated into the Zen of this mountain forest.
National Botanical Garden (North Garden) : The plant kingdom and gorgeous autumn forest colors next to Wat Pho
This is not only a kingdom of plants, but also a quiet garden where nature and humanity intertwine .
Deep in the North Garden, the thousand-year-old Temple of the Reclining Buddha stands quietly. Inside the temple is the bronze Buddha of the Yuan Dynasty, the Reclining Buddha of Sakyamuni. Its expression is peaceful, and it has witnessed the vicissitudes of the world.
In the garden, there is a collection of exotic flowers and trees from all over the world. From tropical greenhouses to specialized gardens, there are flowers happening in all seasons.
Every late autumn, the Metasequoia forest in Yingying Valley is transformed into a new color of gold and red. It forms an interesting scene against the gurgling stream and becomes one of the most poetic autumn viewing spots in the capital.
Here, you can know the names of plants and trees, and you can also sit quietly under the ancient trees and experience the colorfulness of life and the depth of history.
Baiwangshan Forest Park : The distant view from the Taihang outpost and the fragrance of ink in the Forest of Steles
As a highlight of the new addition to the 2026 annual pass, Baiwang Mountain has long enjoyed a good reputation as "the first peak of Taihang Outpost". It is a new and exciting addition to the 2026 annual pass.
The forest here is dense and the air is fresh. It is the closest place to the capital to climb up and have a long view.
Climbing upwards step by step, there is a large-scale area for viewing red leaves hidden in the mountain. In autumn, the colorful display is very dazzling, and it does not look inferior at all.
The view from the top of the mountain is wide, and you can see the Taihang peaks in the west and the bustling capital in the east.
The most unique thing in the mountain is the Capital Green Cultural Stele Forest, which is built according to the mountain topography. It is engraved with the writings and ink traces of many historical celebrities and environmental protection sages about greening and chanting mountains. It subtly integrates natural scenery and cultural treasures, making the mountaineering trip add a cultural charm of searching for historical sites and exploring quiet places.
Jingshan Park : Panoramic view of the central axis of the ancient capital and the legacy of Chongzhen on the Wanchun Pavilion
There is a place called Jingshan, which is the best place to overlook the panoramic view of the Forbidden City. It is also the place where the tragedy of the Ming Dynasty ended.
Standing on the Wanchun Pavilion, looking to the south, the Forbidden City with its golden tiles and red walls spreads out like a mirage. Looking to the north, the Bell and Drum Towers echo each other and appear in front of you. The central axis of the capital is all visible, and it is very majestic.
In the garden, ancient cypresses tower into the sky, and peonies appear graceful. The most famous one is an old locust tree with a crooked neck. It silently tells the sad and sad history of Emperor Chongzhen's suicide.
Climbing this "mountain", which was created by the accumulation of soil from the excavation of the moat, will not only allow you to experience the majestic atmosphere of the imperial capital, but also allow you to touch the sighs and sighs of a key turning point in history.
Zhongshan Park : A modern look back at the five-color soil on the altar of grain and ancient cypresses
<strong>Zhongshan Park is closely adjacent to the Forbidden City, carrying the splendid and gorgeous transformation process from a royal altar to a modern park in the past.
This was originally the Sheji Altar in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, where the emperor worshiped the God of Earth and the God of Grains.
The core part of the garden, the five-color earth altar, is cyan in the east, red in the south, white in the west, black in the north, and yellow in the middle. It is used to represent the meaning of "everything in the world is the king's land".
Nowadays, the place is densely populated with ancient cypresses and quiet pavilions, making it a good place for citizens to relax.
You can sip fragrant tea and reminisce about the past in the "Laijin Yuxuan" tea house, and you can also stand solemnly in front of the bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen to pay respects.
Zhongshan Park, endowed with profound historical heritage, fully integrates modern park functions that are friendly to the people. It is undoubtedly an excellent window for experiencing Beijing's urban changes and citizen culture.
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