Vibrant and tranquil, Beihai Park poses as a living museum of ancient trees that have weathered a thousand years. Located in central Beijing, the park was initially a natural pond before it became an imperial garden during the Jin Dynasty, some 840 years ago, and underwent a continuous transformation in the following four dynasties to become what it is today.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Summer in Beijing Series

In this series, we walk into the greenest corners of Beijing to explore the ecological evolution of some ancient parks and take a close-up look at some of the animal neighbors who share a habitat with dwellers.

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 1: Beijing swift

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 2: The gate's expectation

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 3: Summer Palace

Summer in Beijing Series | Episode 4: Hobbies at Yeya Lake

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