Beihai park,it is a popular vacation spot pekintsev, so try not to come here on weekends. People at that time very much.
It was built in the years 1166-1179 and during the Jin dynasty, Yuan, Ming and Qing it was the imperial park. Most of the territory in 68 hectares, took the lake.
The park is divided into several parts, each - with its special atmosphere.
Very interesting traditional Chinese park, round the city wall nine dragons - 5 meters high and 27 meters in length, glazirovannoy covered with tiles. Open from 9.00 to 17.00. Entrance fee - 5 yuan.
No doubt sight Beihai park - Marco Polo Bridge. The Chinese name of the bridge - Lugoutsyao, but he habitually called by the name of the Venetian traveler who first described it in his book. The bridge was built in XII century over the Yundin 16 km from the then center of Beijing. Its length - 266.5 m with 11 arches, especially the famous 140 poles with uncounted lions. Of course, if you do not Polenov, you can all count - of 485. Open from 8.00 to 16.30.