Beihai Park is also the largest park in Beijing. Every weekend, Beihai Park can be said to be overcrowded. After visiting the beautiful white tower reflected in the water and surrounded by green trees and red walls, you must still feel the culture of old Beijing! So, what are the scenic spots near Beihai Park?
Beijing bell tower bay Hutong
Zhonglouwan hutong is 757m long and 7m wide. The pavement is paved with asphalt. In 36 years of the Republic of China, it was called bell tower bay, which was named because it was located in the bell tower cycle. After 1949, it was renamed bell tower bay Hutong. Bell tower bay hutong is located in the northwest of Xicheng District, north of the drum tower, under the jurisdiction of Andingmen sub district office, in a north-south direction.
Hutong starts from tofu Chi Hutong in the north, and there are two exits in the south, leading to Gulou West Street and Gulou East Street respectively; The East is connected with caochang North Lane; The west side is connected with zhongku Hutong, lingdang Hutong and Tanggong Hutong. Now there are Drum Tower and bell tower in the Hutong. In 1957, it was designated as a municipal cultural relics protection unit. The bell tower was built in the 18th year of Yongle of the Ming Dynasty and was destroyed by a fire.
It was rebuilt in the tenth year of Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. After reconstruction, all the buildings of the bell tower are changed into masonry structure, with a masonry platform at the bottom, ticket doors on all sides and short walls around. Above it is the bell tower, with black glazed tiles and green cut edges. In the south of the bell tower is the inscription of the reconstruction of the bell tower made by Emperor Qianlong. The bell tower is the heaviest copper bell in China, weighing about 63 tons.
Jingshan Park
Jingshan Park is located at the highest point of the central axis of Beijing and to the north of the Palace Museum. It is not only a royal garden with beautiful environment, but also a royal garden of the yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Covering an area of 23 hectares, the park has lush pines and cypresses, towering ancient trees and a panoramic view of Beijing. The most famous of Jingshan Park are the five pavilions and the crooked neck tree at the foot of the mountain. The five pavilions are arranged on the mountain. The largest one is on the top of the mountain. The lower the height, the smaller the pavilions are. The pavilion at the top of Jingshan is just on the central axis. The shape of the whole park is very fair. There is the children's palace in the north and the Forbidden City in the south. The crooked neck tree is at the foot of the mountain. It is not a big one. It is protected by a fence. It is said that it was a tree hanged by Emperor Chongzhen. Many peonies are planted here. From April to May every year, peonies bloom, and an art exhibition will be held here.
Prince Gong's mansion in old Beijing
Prince Gong's mansion was the largest one in the Qing Dynasty. It was once used as the residence of he, Yong and Yi. Prince Gong's residence experienced the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from prosperity to decline, carrying rich historical and cultural connotation. Therefore, there is a Prince Gong's residence, which is half of the history of the Qing Dynasty. The palace is divided into three roads, West, East and West, which are respectively composed of multiple quadrangles. Three buildings on the Middle Road, the main hall, the back hall and the extension building are the main body of the mansion. East Road and west road have three courtyards respectively, echoing the middle road. The back part of the palace is the garden. It is surrounded by green water, towering trees and quiet. The above is an introduction to the scenic spots near Beihai Park. I hope it can provide a reference for your trip to Beijing.