Beijing Jiehu Bridge is located at the boundary between the inner and outer sections of Kunming Lake and the Houxi River in the Summer Palace, and is the northernmost bridge on the West Causeway. The bridge was first built in 1750, burned down by British and French invaders in 1860, and rebuilt by Empress Dowager Cixi in 1886. During the Qingyi Garden era, this bridge was called Willow Bridge, while the Willow Bridge at the southern end of the West Causeway was called Jiehu Bridge…
Suyunyan is located in the northwest part of the Summer Palace. Originally a fortress gate, it was also known as Beique. Built during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1736–1795), Suyunyan once enshrined Guan Yu inside the gatehouse. During the Qianlong period, when three sides of Kunming Lake were enclosed by walls, this gate served as the main entrance from the west. In the tenth year of the Xianfeng reign (1860), …
Both the Peach Blossom Garden and the Lilac Garden form a complete ornamental plant area, yet they are divided into relatively independent spaces by plants. The garden design employs a technique of large-scale open woodland with lawns, featuring a spacious central lawn surrounded by gently undulating terrain. In the open woodland arrangement, key tree species such as Chinese pine, London plane, weeping willow, and white poplar are planted...
Syringa Garden is located within the Beijing Botanical Garden, covering an area of 3.5 hectares. It was established in 1958 and has collected over 20 species (including varieties and cultivars) of syringa, with more than 1,000 plants. Thanks to the wide variety, the blooming period of syringas usually lasts for over a month during April and May each year. Syringa Garden and Peach Blossom Garden together form a complete ornamental plant area, and also...
The park is free, and many people—especially seniors and children—come here to stroll, relax, fly kites, or go for a jog. The park is quite large, so it never feels crowded. The fresh air makes it a very pleasant place to visit. Suggested visit duration: 2–3 hours. Transportation: There is a limited number of parking spaces in front of the south gate, while parking along the roadside is available at other entrances. However…
General Tong Linge’s Tomb is located at the foot of the Fragrant Hills. The tomb faces south with its back to the north, featuring a semi-circular convex burial mound. The tombstone is clearly inscribed, and the surroundings are extremely clean and solemn. General Tong Linge’s remains were discovered on July 29 by more than ten police officers led by Ou Qiufu, secretary of the Diplomatic Committee of the Hebei-Chahar Political Council and a representative of the Chinese Red Cross, who found them at Dahongmen...
The Soong Ching Ling Children's Science and Technology Museum is located on the southern shore of Bayi Lake in the picturesque Yuyuantan area. It was funded by people from all walks of life who admired Soong Ching Ling’s remarkable achievements and cared about the healthy growth of children, and was officially opened on June 1, 1986. The museum covers a construction area of 1,500 square meters, with 8,000 square meters of outdoor activity space. The science and technology exhibition hall displays popular science exhibits, toys, video equipment, and more, donated by friendly groups and individuals from countries such as the United States and Japan...
Chengze Garden is located in Guajiatun, Haidian District, and is among the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing. Originally an auxiliary garden of the Old Summer Palace, it was granted to Princess Shou'en during the Daoguang era, then bestowed upon Prince Qing Yixuan in the mid-Guangxu period, and later became the residence of Fu Sinian during the Republican era. It is now part of Peking University. The site retains structures such as the main hall, side halls, and residential buildings, covering an area of several thousand square meters. As an auxiliary garden of the Old Summer Palace, Chengze Garden holds certain value for the study of imperial gardens from the Qing Dynasty.
Beijia Garden is located to the north of Dajue Temple in Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District, and is among the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. Originally privately owned by the Min family of Beianhe Village, during the Republican era, French doctor Jean Bussière from Peking Union Medical College Hospital rented the site to create a garden villa for his daughter’s convalescence. During the War of Resistance against Japan, it was used multiple times to shelter Chinese anti-Japanese comrades. The overall...
The Jiu Feng Seismological Station is located west of Bei’anhe Village in Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District, and is listed as part of the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. It was China’s first modern seismological observatory. In 1928, geologist Weng Wenhao, then director of the National Geological Survey of China, proposed its establishment. After its completion in 1930, geologist…
Sun Yue's Tomb is located on Xianlong Mountain in Wenquan Village, Haidian District, and is among the seventh batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. Sun Yue was a renowned general of the National Revolutionary Army. He participated in the Luanzhou Uprising and the Beijing Coup alongside Feng Yuxiang, among others, which led to the removal of Puyi from the Forbidden City. The tomb covers an area of eighty acres, surrounded by a semi-elliptical platform. It is an earthen mound tomb, with a memorial stele in front...
Shangzhuang Dongyue Temple is located in Yongtai Village, Shangzhuang Township, Haidian District, and is listed as one of the seventh batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. It was renovated in the 59th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty. The temple faces south and is divided into eastern and western sections, with the western section being the main part. The western section consists of three courtyards of halls, including, in sequence, the mountain gate, bell and drum towers (the bell tower no longer exists today), the front hall, the main hall, and the rear hall. The mountain gate features a unique and...
The Tomb of Liang Qichao is located in the Beijing Botanical Garden and is listed as one of the sixth batch of municipal cultural heritage sites in Beijing. The tomb faces south and covers an area of approximately 0.88 hectares. It was designed by Liang Sicheng, the son of Liang Qichao and a renowned architectural expert in China. The main structure of the tomb is made of yellow granite, and in front of the tomb stands an octagonal stone pavilion and two white marble steles, both of which are now...
Guangren Palace (Xiding) is located in Landianchang, Siqiing Township, Haidian District, and is listed as one of the sixth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. Built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, it was originally named Huguo Hongci Palace. In the 51st year of the Kangxi reign (1712) during the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed Xiding Bixia Yuanjun Temple, also known as Guangren Palace, and is one of Beijing’s famous “Five Peaks.” The temple faces south and…
The Site of the Han Dynasty City in Qinghe is located in Zhufang Village, Dongsheng Township, Haidian District, and is listed as one of the sixth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. It is a site dating from the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty, with a perimeter of approximately 2,000 meters. Most of the western and southern city walls are well preserved, while remnants of the northern and eastern walls can still be identified. A large number of weapons and agricultural tools have been excavated here, making it the closest surviving ancient Han city site to downtown Beijing...
The former Weiming Lake area of Yenching University is located within Peking University and is listed as part of the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. The main structures in this area include: the university gate, science laboratory building, office building, foreign languages building, library, gymnasium, Linhu Xuan (a lakeside pavilion), North and South Pavilions, male and female dormitories, water tower, and various affiliated garden features. The entire architectural complex adopts traditional Chi…
The early buildings of Tsinghua University are located on the Tsinghua University campus and are part of the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage conservation units in Beijing. The existing early buildings mainly consist of three parts: (1) those built between 1911 and 1912, such as Tsinghua College and Tongfang Department; (2) those constructed from 1919 to 1925, including the Grand Auditorium, Science Building, Gymnasium…
Guangji Bridge (Qinghe Bridge) is located in Qinghe Town and is listed as one of the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. This three-arch solid balustrade stone bridge was built in the 14th year of the Yongle reign during the Ming Dynasty (1416) and served as an important thoroughfare for imperial visits to the Ming tombs and travel to the northern frontier. In 1982, it was decided to relocate and preserve the bridge at Xiaoyue River. …
The Luanzhou Uprising Memorial Tower is located in Wenquan, Haidian District, and is among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing. It serves as a cenotaph for the martyrs of the Luanzhou Uprising during the Xinhai Revolution. The site includes a memorial tower, inscribed stelae, and other structures. It was completed in April 1937, and a state funeral ceremony was held here in May of the same year. …
Jingyi Garden (Fragrant Hills) is located in Fragrant Hills and is listed as one of Beijing’s third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites. It was first established during the Liao Dynasty. In the 26th year of the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty (1186), the Dayong’an Temple (later known as the Fragrant Hills Temple) was built. It was reconstructed into Jingyi Garden in the 10th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty. One of the Eight Views of Yanjing, “Snow-Covered Western Hills,” is located within the garden. The mountain is covered with smoke trees, and in autumn, the hills are ablaze with red foliage, forming a picturesque scene on the outskirts of the city. From March to November 1949, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China had its offices here.