Imperial Gardens & Mausoleums

Beijing's Imperial Garden culture and horticulture figure prominently in Beijing's attractions. Beijing's imperial gardens are outstanding examples of classical Chinese garden culture. They are also part of the precious world cultural heritage. Among these gardens, the Beihai Park, and the Jingshan Park are in downtown; while the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan are in the western part of Beijing. An Essence of Beijing Tour holds forth the fascination of old Beijing Imperial Garden culture.