Beijing is a place that many people will choose to go. This month, the lotus in Beijing will enter the full bloom period. In late August, it will enter the last bloom period. In mid September, it will be the dry lotus period. Because the lotus flowering period is greatly affected by the weather, you should pay more attention to the weather if you want to watch the lotus. Fortunately, the weather is fine recently, and the lotus is very prosperous. So, where is the best place to play?
Xihai Wetland Park
Shichahai used to be recognized as the most beautiful scenery in the second ring road of Beijing, but since last year, there has been an additional Xihai Wetland Park
Guo Shoujing's achievements
The Xihai Wetland Park, which covers an area of 10.5 hectares, has the history of Huitong temple and the achievements of Guo Shoujing. Because it is Guo Shoujing who has set the water vein of the capital. For the city of Beijing, his contribution will last forever.
Bihexuan
The Bihe Pavilion on the bank is poetic and graceful. Although it is hot in midsummer, here you can enjoy the cool wind, the tender lotus and the light of the lake
At this time, the capital is already in summer, but on the Bank of the Xihai wetland, it is as cool as autumn. The lotus is in full bloom in the water. The blooming lotus attracts pedestrians to stop and linger. On both sides of the plank road, there is more fog, which cools the pedestrians and makes the lotus scenery more beautiful
Under the thick lotus leaves, the fish are swimming and the ducklings are swimming
There are also flowers in full bloom, clear water and sunny days
Walking along the lake, the nearby water is green. Although you can't see the reflected blue sky, the endless lotus leaves and lotus flowers make it prosperous
History of the West Sea
As we all know about the West Sea, it is also called Jishuitan. At the end of the Grand Canal in the Yuan Dynasty, Jishuitan was one of the most important water transport docks in the city of 49. In addition to what we see now, today's Xinjiekou area was also included in the Jishuitan. Later, in order to protect the imperial capital, the Ming Dynasty changed the city wall and cut it off Yes, one part has become today's Xinjiekou area, and the other part has become today's Xihai Wetland Park. Before, the West Sea also had beautiful scenery, but it was not easy to walk around the lake. Later, after treatment, the trail around the lake was unobstructed
Wireless network covers the park
Although it's hot in summer, you can still enjoy the leisure and elegant daily life here. It is particularly worth mentioning that the park is covered with wireless network, scanning the QR code, you can access the Internet to understand the park's related information
Admission: None
Transportation: get off at Jishuitan station of Metro Line 2 and walk to it.