You will be pleasantly surprised by the Summer Palace in winter. The West Causeway is covered by reeds, pine and cypress reflect back the palace, deep blue ice is frozen on the lake, and an ink and wash-like scenery is made of the deadwood of willow and the thither pavilion.

Golden lights will penetrate through the Seventeen-Arch Bridge on Kunming Lake at sunset, and if we head south to the West Causeway, there are fewer tourists. Dark yellow withered grass, interlaced branches and the lake-surface with scattered ice make different winter scenery of serenity.

Beijingers have deep love for kite that enjoys a long history in this city. Winter is also a good season to fly kites if wind permits.