In spring, why not find some spare time to have an encounter with Jiangnan in Beijing?

1. Jingxin Zhai

On the north shore of Beihai, there is a unique garden in the park, named "Jingxin Zhai". It is also called "Qianlong Little Garden", which was built in the 21st year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. It is surrounded by mountains and water with stacked rocks and caves, and is quiet and elegant. It has both the elegant style of Jiangnan garden and the grand and magnificent atmosphere of the northern garden, and is an artistic treasure in China's garden architecture. The main hall of the garden, "Jingqing Zhai", faces the water in front and behind. The " Qinquan Gallery" in the north of the garden is a good place to enjoy the view and cool off.

Address: Beihai Park, No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

2. Beijing Garden Expo

The Beijing Garden Expo brings together the finest gardens of Chinese and foreign garden art in the past and present. The garden architecture and plant landscape complement each other, sketching a beautiful picture of natural harmony. In “Beijing Garden”, you will feel the atmosphere of the royal garden. In "Jiangnan Garden", you can taste the rhythm of classical gardens in Jiangnan. In “Jinan Garden”, standing by the lake and listening to the sound of murmuring water, you will yearn for the leisurely country life outlined by the garden. Walking through the Garden Expo Park, you will not only experience the visual shock but also have a sense of the garden and life.

Address: No. 15, Firing Range Road, Fengtai District, Beijing

3. Nanchizi Art Museum

Hidden in the bustling Nanchizi Street, there is a quiet Suzhou-style courtyard - Nanchizi Art Museum. In Beijing, thousands of miles away from the Jiangnan area, Nan Chi Zi Art Museum recreates the distinctive courtyard of Jiangnan. The water is gurgling and the pavilions are jagged, showing an antique flavor everywhere. If you look at the same pavilion from a different perspective, you will see a different view.

Address: No. 21, Pudu Temple West Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing

4. Prince Kung's Mansion

"One Prince Kung's Mansion is half of the history of the Qing Dynasty". Located in the northwest corner of Shichahai, Prince Kung's Mansion was built at the end of the 18th century and is the best preserved royal palace of the Qing Dynasty in Beijing, as well as the largest royal palace of the Qing Dynasty. It combines centralized gardens, Western-style gardens, Jiangnan garden layout and northern architectural style. The various architectural styles blend together here and reflect each other. There are rockeries, elegant pavilions and winding paths. The Western Gate in the garden, the monument with the character "Fu (Fortune)" in the imperial script and the indoor Grand Opera House are known as the "Three Greatest Things" of Prince Kung's Mansion.

Address: No.17 Qianhai West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

5. Zhengyang Bookstore

In the bustling Xisi area, at the eastern entrance of Zhuanta Hutong, this place is quiet and peaceful while the traffic is busy nearby. Zhengyang Bookstore is a Beijing-style bookstore with books about old Beijing history and culture, folk culture, hutong culture, food culture and so on. Why not pick up a book and enjoy a leisurely reading time in the warm spring sun?

Address: No. 43, Xisi South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing