Below is a more detailed introduction of the better known structures in Beihai: ⑴ Qionghua (Jade) Islet, also known as Qiong Islet or Mountain, covers an area of some 66,000 square meters.

Located in Beihai Park in the center of downtown Beijing, it has become an important landmark of the city. It was built in 1651 during the Qing Dynasty. Standing 35.9 meters high, the inverted ...