Take a tour of Beihai Park of Beijing in China – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Beijing's Beihai Park lies to the northwest of the Forbidden City.
Begun in 10th - 11th century, the park showcases ancient Chinese design.
Many Buddhist temples and tombs dot the landscape.
The Hall of Received Light houses a statue of about 1.6 meters tall Jade Buddha.
Beihai also boasts of reading rooms, restaurants, and exquisite gardens.
The park was a place of solace for famous emperors like Kublai Khan.
A peaceful lake at Beihai Park's center adds to the sense of serenity.
