Beijing's park life - Beihai Park
- by William Wang
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E-mail by William Wang, May 29, 2012
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Relaxing on the lake's perimeter in Beihai Park. |
Beihai Park
When Alice first arrived in Oz, she was amazed at the vibrant colors which enveloped her. Beihai Park can have a similar effect on people (particularly Beijingers), where the enveloping foliage of trees is so lush that it's difficult to connect them with the dry grey streets beyond.
Beihai is an ideal spot to while away a lazy morning or afternoon. The park itself recommends taking a full four hours to explore it, and it wouldn't be hard to spend longer.
The central focus is the white Tibetan stupa, one of Beijing's points of reference. To get there from the front gate, you first have to pass through the halls of Yong An Temple, and ascend a long staircase hemmed in by tall bamboos.
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