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North Shore of the Lake
    The structures are (from left to right) Minor Western Heaven. Botanical Garden (Chanfu Temple), Chengguan Hall and the Hall of Heavenly Kings. They are arranged along a central axis in a geometrical pattern and blended with the Five-Dragon Pavilions in perfect harmony.
Jingxinzhai
    Jingxinzhai(Quiet Heart Studio)is one of the better known smaller gardens in Beihai. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, it was enlarged in 1759, also known as Minor Garden of Emperor Qian Long. The pavilions, rockeries and a stream present a pleasant scene. Jingxinzhai is a classical works of combination of the private garden in the south and the imperial garden in the north.
Jingqingzhai
    The main structure in Jingxinzhai Garden is sandwiched by water in front and behind.Its name was deprived from a line of poem :" A house by a pond seems to stand before a mirror ".
Study Embracing books
    Located in the compound in Jingxinzhai Garden , the courtyard is composed of the Study Embracing Books and Studio of Lute Rhythm. A stream drops to form a tiny waterfall, giving off musical sound. The place was used by Emperor Qian Long and his crown son to read.
Yanhua Pavilion
    It is the most beautiful spot in Jingxinzhai. A poem by emperor Qian Long reads:"By the window of Yanhua Pavilion, one sees a picture beyond."
Rockeries
    The artificial hills in the north part of Jingxinzhai have exquisite and strange shapes. They seem to be on traditional Chinese Paintings. Rockeries of Taihu stone are a typical feature of Beihai Park.
Zhenluan Pavilion
    It rises atop an artificial hill. Emperor Qian Long called it "Pearl and Lotus Palace.
Banbi Corridor
    It links all the major structures in Jingxinzhai Garden, meandering amidst hills and towers. A major feature of Chinese gardening is to build corridors between main halls and side halls. Broken wall corridor is typical kind of building in ancient china.
Qinquan Corridor
    The corridor in the center of Jingxinzhai runs above a pond. A hill rises to its north.To its east is an elaborate bridge of white marble.It is the place where the emperor and his consorts would come during summer.
Heavenly King Hall
    It links all the major structures in Jingxinzhai Garden, meandering amidst hills and towers. A major feature of Chinese gardening is to build corridors between main halls and side halls. Broken wall corridor is typical kind of building in ancient china.
Zaci Zhenru Hall
    The corridor in the center of Jingxinzhai runs above a pond. A hill rises to its north.To its east is an elaborate bridge of white marble.It is the place where the emperor and his consorts would come during summer.