[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Peking University-Weiming Lake (Updated May)

Peking University was founded in 1898 and was originally called the Imperial University of Peking. It is the first national comprehensive university in modern China and is recognized as one of the top universities in China. It is the birthplace of the New Culture Movement and the May Fourth Movement, and the place where various political ideologies and social ideals spread in China. There are many attractions on campus that introduce this glorious history. Peking University has a long history and many ancient buildings, and is full of cultural heritage. Weiming Lake and Boya Pagoda complement each other, and the environment is very beautiful. Strolling among famous buildings such as the library and the Centennial Lecture Hall, you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere of the century-old university. 1–2 hour highlights route (fast, walking) East Gate ➡️ Boya Pagoda ➡️ Huashen Temple ➡️ Stone Fish ➡️ Qianlong Stele ➡️ Weiming Lake Stele ➡️ Stone Boat ➡️ Red Building ➡️ Cai Yuanpei Statue ➡️ Li Dazhao Statue ➡️ Changqing Stone ➡️ School History Museum ➡️ Office Building ➡️ Huabiao ➡️ West Gate 2–3 hour classic route (dining, cycling) East Gate ➡️ Library ➡️ Lecture Hall ➡️ Jingyuan (you can eat first) ➡️ Li Dazhao Statue ➡️ Changqing Stone ➡️ School History Museum ➡️ Cai Yuanpei Statue ➡️ Poetry Stele ➡️ Stone Stele ➡️ Stone Fish ➡️ Huashen Temple ➡️ Boya Pagoda ➡️ Stone Boat ➡️ Red Building ➡️ Office Building ➡️ Huabiao ➡️ West Gate 🚖🚖🚖 Transportation: 50 m from Exit A of East Gate of Peking University Station on Metro Line 4 🌏🌏 Tour route: The official recommended route is very good. You can open the WeChat mini program "Visit Peking University" and select "Visit Peking University". The official program not only provides three routes, but also marks the location on the map.

Peking University - Weiming Lake Today, I came to Peking University for an event. As I entered the east gate of the university, I saw the Boya Pagoda by Weiming Lake from afar. After decades, I once again visited Weiming Lake, which holds memories of my youth. Strolling along the lake, every spot is a scenic view. The stone boat's base, Boya Pagoda, and Yanyuan buildings quietly narrate the vicissitudes of history. The shimmering lake surface seems to whisper stories of youth. Looking at the clear lake water, I can't help but recall the stories of the past, the laughter and joy still echoing in my ears. During the Qing Dynasty, Weiming Lake was an artificial lake in the Shuchun Garden, a subsidiary of the Summer Palace and Heshen Garden. The formation of Weiming Lake can be traced back to the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. At that time, this area was a water town with many lakes and lush aquatic plants. During the Qianlong period, this water area was granted to Heshen, a favored minister, and became part of his private garden, Shuchun Garden. Heshen carried out extensive construction here, further excavating and expanding the original lakes, and piling up soil to form a small island in the lake and hills around the lake, making the water area more beautiful and pleasant. Heshen built 64 pavilions, 357 corridors, and thousands of rooms, indulging in luxury. After Heshen was investigated, Shuchun Garden changed hands several times. The stone boat was built according to the stone boat in the Summer Palace, but the upper structure was later burned down, leaving only the stone base. Today, I once again walked into Weiming Lake, feeling the unique youthful atmosphere. This beautiful memory will be cherished in my heart forever.

📅 Date: Fall 2024 📍 Location: Peking University 🍂 The fall at Peking University has a magical power. No matter how busy you are with your studies, you can't help but want to pick up your camera and dive into the golden embrace of nature on every sunny day. 📝 The best time to enjoy the fall foliage is in the next two weeks. Welcome to Peking University!

Peking University is the center of the New Culture Movement and the birthplace of the May Fourth Movement. It has always been at the forefront of the times and society, and is a cradle for cultivating and creating high-quality creative talents. When you step into the campus of Peking University, it seems to have entered a sacred hall full of wisdom and dreams. The antique buildings carry a hundred years of historical precipitation, and every brick and tile tells the story of the years. Walking in the tree-lined path, looking at the vigorous students coming and going, they are also infected by their expressions of longing for the future and thirst for knowledge on their faces. Mr. Yuanpei's statue stands quietly, his eyes are deep and firm, inspiring everyone who comes here to pursue the truth and explore the unknown. By the Weiming Lake, the breeze is blowing, the lake is sparkling, reflecting the willow and Boya Tower on the shore, as if time has slowed down, allowing people to think quietly. The west gate of Peking University, the classical three-open vermilion palace gate, and the stone lions on both sides are solemn and solemn. The century-old lecture hall, the towering tower-shaped roof and the forward-stretching architectural form have become eye-catching attractions, attracting many political and economic celebrities from all over the world to give speeches. Home canteen and cultural and creative shop, you can eat delicious food and buy some small souvenirs.

Coming to Beijing to visit Peking University is a dream I have always had as a poor student. Even if I fail to get in, I still want to see the century-old campus full of top students. 🔗Reservation: [Peking University] Public number, number released at 8 o'clock every day, the earliest reservation can be made 7 days in advance 🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️Entrance: East Gate of Peking University (visitors with reservations can only enter from this gate with their ID cards) 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 4, Peking University East Gate Station, Exit A, and walk for about 10-15 minutes after exiting the station. 📸Recommended check-in: ▶︎ “One Tower and Lake”: Boya Tower, Weiming Lake, and Library; ▶︎ Centennial Lecture Hall 📝tips ▶︎Shared bicycles are available on campus; ▶︎Some canteens do not require a campus card; ▶︎Be sure to bring your ID card By the way, the roses on the sidewalk in Zhongguancun are so beautiful

Peking University's winter is really beautiful😻 I personally think that coming to Beijing without visiting Peking University is a waste. The century-old lecture hall always has many performances that make me linger🎭 I like the scenery here, the learned teachers here, and the warm-hearted classmates (I always get lost haha) Here are my activity photos and the view of the tall buildings nearby Haidian