The Nine-Dragon Screen

Beihai Park

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November 7th 2007
Beihai Park (beihai gongyuan) is in the west of forbidden city. The original design for the park originates from an ancient tale. Chinese legend has it that there were three islands across the eastern seas where fairies and immortals lived. A walk around the various scenic spots in Beihai can be pleasant. There are various places to take in along the way including: Jade Islet Isle, the Ja ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more