My Beijing DNA is Triggered! The Ultimate Guide to Conquer the White Pagoda

[My Beijing DNA is Triggered! The Ultimate Guide to Conquer the White Pagoda🌊] 📍Beihai Park Insider's Guide The childhood song "Let Us Sway Twin Oars" Turns out it hides Qianlong Emperor's secret江南 getaway Here's your guide to enjoying a royal afternoon tea! ⏰Lazy Person's Route Guide ▫️Quick Tour (2h): Enter through the South Gate → Yong'an Temple → White Pagoda → Yi Lan Tang Hall → Five-Dragon Pavilion → Exit through the North Gate ▫️In-depth Tour (4h): Tuan Cheng (Round City) → Qiong Hua Island → Yuegu Tower → Jingxin Zhai → Western Paradise → Nine-Dragon Screen (For seniors, we recommend taking the ferry for 20 yuan/person directly to the White Pagoda) 📸Photo Ops (with Secret Spots) 1️⃣Mid-slope of Qiong Hua Island overlooking the White Pagoda + Yellow Boat in the same frame 2️⃣Stone lions of Yong'an Bridge framing the shot, diagonal composition is key 3️⃣Corner of the red wall at Qingshao Tower, the light waterfall at 3 pm is stunning 4️⃣Shanmen archway of Chanfu Temple, double frame to capture the depth of the architecture 5️⃣Reflections under the willow trees by the lake, bring bread to attract ducks 6️⃣Jingxin Zhai's Mirror Fragrance Pool, wear Hanfu for a Monet garden vibe (Bring a telephoto lens! Light-colored cheongsam/New Chinese style clothing recommended) 🛶Hidden Gems of Beihai Park · Rowboat 120 yuan/h, bring the song to life · Wan Dou Huang at Fangshan Restaurant, enjoy Cixi's afternoon tea · West Bank waterfront boardwalk, unlock an alternative spot to the Summer Palace · White Pagoda mousse ice cream at the souvenir shop, lotus flower flavor is the best · Find the three "scattered welcoming pines" at Hao Pu Jian for amazing photos ⚠️Tips from Experience 1. Combined ticket 20 yuan during peak season, book "Park Tour" 3 days in advance 2. The steps of Yong'an Temple are very slippery! Wear non-slip shoes and bring trekking poles 3. Jingxin Zhai closes at 16:30, go early if you want to see the Suzhou-style garden 4. Strong reflections on the lake surface, bring a reflector for portraits 5. Bring steamed buns to feed the koi, security will warn you about bread 🎫Special Activities ▫️Every Wednesday/Friday 17:30-19:00 Quiet Garden hours Enjoy the White Pagoda with no crowds (requires separate night ticket purchase) ▫️Morning exercises with the elders at the East Bank wharf, learn authentic diabolo tricks ▫️Must-sees in Tuan Cheng: White Jade Buddha + Dushan Jade Sea 🍃As the bronze bells startle the doves, Watch the dragon boats cut through the emerald lake, Under the cloud-piercing archways, Suddenly understand the children's rhyme etched in my DNA