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Beihai Park

Beihai Park tickets for foreigners

北海公园 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 7 Oct 2026

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Beijing · 北海公园

At a glance

Book ahead?
Usually on-site OK
Where
Ticket office on site
When tickets release
No advance reservation usually required; buy at gate
Closed
Open daily
Price
About CNY 10 park; Qionghua Island / Bai Pagoda extras possible
Hours
Apr–Oct roughly 06:30–21:00; winter shorter
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Recommended path

Ticket office on site

Central imperial garden; foreigners usually buy at the gate with passport when park apps want a Chinese phone.

Official visitor info

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Go to a main gate

    South or east gate near Qianhai / Forbidden City north-west.

  2. 2

    Buy at the window

    Show passport; keep the stub for island add-ons if needed.

  3. 3

    Walk the lakeside

    Willow paths + White Dagoba views.

  4. 4

    Optional boat

    Separate ticket at the pier.

  5. 5

    Exit before close

    Gates lock at posted closing time.

Key pitfalls

  • Park ticket ≠ boat or island temple extras.
  • East/south gates differ for White Dagoba access.

If this doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Beijing Parks / 畅游公园Online often needs Chinese mobile bind; prefer gate.

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Exact seasonal hours and any exhibition surcharges — check gate board.

FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

Usually no — gate tickets are the foreigner-friendly path.

Source: english.beijing.gov.cn

Is it near the Forbidden City?

Yes — short walk/ride from the north-west side.

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Sources

Last checked 7 Oct 2026