Beihai Park is oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China. The park contains numerous historically important structures, palaces, and temples. The park has an area of more than 69 hectares, with a lake that covers more than half of the entire park.
The White Pagoda sits in the centre on top of Jade Flower Island. It is built entirely out of white stone and is 40m high with a beautiful view of Beijing.