Jade Island
And the white tower.
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A former imperial garden north-west of the Forbidden City, first built in the twelfth century, one of the largest surviving Chinese gardens and open to the public since 1925, after being part of the Imperial City. It was designed to recreate famous scenery from across China, especially the gardens south of the Yangtze, with pavilions, walkways, bridges and small gardens around a broad lake, and at its centre Jade Island, crowned by a famous white dome-shaped tower. Among its best-known sights is the Nine-Dragon Wall, faced with coloured glazed tiles; Beijingers row boats here in summer, and the lake turns into an ice rink in winter. The entry fee is small, per visitor guides, and exploring takes an hour or two. It combines easily with neighbouring Jingshan Park and the Shichahai area.
And the white tower.
Glazed tiles.
On the lake.
North-west of the Forbidden City, Beijing
Jingshan ParkAn imperial park of 23 hectares directly north of the Forbidden City, once a pri8 minutes walk4.5
Forbidden CityThe imperial palace complex in the heart of Beijing, built between 1406 and 142015 minutes walk4.7
Shichahai and the HutongsA lovely historic area in north-central Beijing made up of three linked lakes, Q19 minutes walk
NanluoguxiangA narrow historic lane in north-central Beijing about 800 m long, running from G21 minutes walkStroll around the lake, row a boat in summer, visit Jade Island and the Nine-Dragon Wall, and skate on the ice in winter.