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Beihai Park
A relaxing opportunity to amble about, grab a snack, sip a beer, rent a rowing boat, or admire calligraphers scribbling Chinese characters on paving slabs with water and fat brushes, Beihai Park is largely lake, or more specifically the lake of Beihai (which literally means 'North Sea'). The associated South and Middle Seas to the south together lend their name to the nerve centre of the Communist Party west of the Forbidden City, Zhōngnánhǎi.
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Beijing Botanical Gardens
The well-tended botanic gardens, set against the backdrop of the Western Hills, make for a pleasant outing among bamboo fronds, pines and lilacs. The Beijing Botanical Gardens Conservatory contains 3000 different types of plants and a rainforest house.
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Ritan Park
Built in 1530, this lovely pine-filled park was where emperors came to make sacrifices to the sun. These days, the large ritual alter is used by kite flyers and taichi practitioners.
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