Beihai White Pagoda

北海白塔

Located on Qionghua Island in Beihai Park, it was built in the early Qing Dynasty. It is a Tibetan Lama pagoda and a landmark attraction of Beihai.
The white pagoda is round on the top and square on the bottom, in the shape of Mount Sumeru. The top of the pagoda is decorated with a canopy and a top, and is decorated with sun, moon and flame patterns to represent that the "Buddha Dharma" is as radiant as the sun and the moon, forever illuminating the earth. It is the commanding height of Beihai Park.
Tibetan Buddhism believes that building a pagoda on Qionghua Island in the center of Beijing's imperial city can prolong the country and bless the people, so the Beihai White Pagoda was built here.

Attractions Location: Beihai Park, No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (southwest corner)

Tickets: 30 Yuan

Opening hours:
09:00-17:30 (Tuesday to Sunday, January 1st to July 13th)
09:00-17:30 (Monday to Sunday, July 14 to August 31)
09:00-17:30 (September 1st - December 31st Tuesday to Sunday)

Contact Details: 010-64037972

Transportation:
Take bus No. 5 to Xibanqiao Station and walk 700 meters to arrive

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Beihai White Pagoda tours

1-day classic tour: Beihai White Pagoda + Royal Gardens

  • 08:30 Exit D of Beihai North Station on Metro Line 6 (3 minutes’ walk to the North Gate)
  • 09:00-11:30 North Gate entrance→Qionghua Island→White Pagoda of Yong'an Temple (climb the tower to overlook the central axis)
  • 12:00 Imperial cuisine at Fangshan Restaurant (inside the park)
  • 14:00-16:00 Wulong Pavilion Cruise→Nine Dragon Screen→Jingxinzhai
  • 17:00 Walk out of South Gate to Jingshan Front Street

Focus on the most complete Tibetan Lama Tower (35.9 meters) and royal garden combination in China

Food: Baitazhiguang B&B Ice Hockey Coffee + American Pizza


2-day cultural tour: White Pagoda + Central Axis

  • Day 1: Full-day in-depth tour of Beihai (including Kuaixuetang Calligraphy Museum)
  • Day 2: Forbidden City (15-minute walk to the west gate of Jingshan Mountain and transfer to bus No. 5) → Jingshan Mountain overlooking the White Pagoda and the Forbidden City

Dual World Heritage Linkage Experience

Accommodation: Shichahai Courtyard Boutique Hotel


3-day photography tour: White Pagoda light and shadow + ancient buildings

  • Day 1: Photos of the White Pagoda at Beihai at different times (morning fog/sunset)
  • Day2: Jingshan Wanchun Pavilion (10 minutes walk) → Forbidden City Corner Tower
  • Day 3: Zhihua Temple caisson (30 minutes by bus No. 44)

Professional ancient architecture photography creation route

Food: Bistro Yume French Restaurant (White Tower Observation Deck)


4-day in-depth tour: White Pagoda + Three Mountains and Five Gardens

  • Day1-2: Study of Beihai Building Complex (including details of ventilation holes of the White Tower)
  • Day 3: Summer Palace (Metro Line 4 to Xijiao Line 50 minutes)
  • Day 4: Old Summer Palace (25 minutes by bus No. 424)

Systematic comparison of the construction techniques of royal gardens in the Qing Dynasty

Accommodation: Xijiao Hotel


5-day study tour: White Pagoda + Intangible Cultural Heritage

  • Day 1-3: Beihai cultural courses (glass craft, etc.)
  • Day 4: Prince Gong’s Mansion (15 minutes’ walk) → Shichahai
  • Day 5: Capital Museum (Transfer from Subway Line 6 to Line 1)

Complete cognition from architectural entity to cultural interpretation

Food: Li Family Cuisine Palace Banquet


6-Day Panoramic Tour: White Pagoda + Beijing Suburbs

  • Day 1-4: Refer to 4-day in-depth tour
  • Day 5: Mutianyu Great Wall (90 minutes by special bus)
  • Day 6: Tanzhe Temple (Metro Line S1 to bus)

From city landmarks to natural wonders

Accommodation: Yanqi Lake Sunrise Room


7-day Ultimate Tour: Baita + Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei

  • Day 1-5: Refer to 5-day study tour
  • Day 6: Tianjin Italian Style District (30 minutes by high-speed rail)
  • Day 7: Chengde Mountain Resort (1 hour by high-speed rail)

In-depth exploration of the Greater Beijing cultural circle

Food: Tianjin Laobao San


User Reviews

By Meow~ |

Tibetan Lama Tower: A Great Integration of Nationalities



The Beihai White Pagoda, a Tibetan Lama Pagoda on the site of the Guanghan Palace on Qionghua Island, is made entirely of bricks and is white in color. It is 35.9 meters high. In the early Qing Dynasty, Tibetan Buddhism flourished. The stele on which the pagoda was built recorded: "There are lamas from the Western Regions who want to secretly support the emperor's plan with Buddhism and request to build a pagoda and temple to prolong the country and bless the people." In the eighth year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1651), at the request of the Tibetan lama Naomukhan, a Tibetan-style white pagoda was built, a temple was built in front of the pagoda, and the mountain was renamed Baita Mountain.



The tower body is in the shape of a treasure bottle, and the base is a square-shaped Sumeru pedestal with an angled corner. The upper part has two layers of copper umbrella covers, and the top of the tower is equipped with a treasure cover and a treasure top, decorated with sun, moon and flame patterns to show that the Dharma is as radiant as the sun and the moon, forever shining on the earth; the lower part is covered like an ancient bronze bell, with fourteen small bronze bells hanging on the edge that ring in the wind. On the top is a gilded precious stone pagoda top, and inside the tower are Lama scriptures, robes and two relics.

By Yuhao |

Beihai White Pagoda was built in the eighth year of Shunzhi in the early Qing Dynasty (1651) and is a Tibetan Lama pagoda. According to the stele of the pagoda, at that time, "there were lamas from the Western Regions who wanted to secretly support the emperor's plan with Buddhism and asked to build a pagoda to prolong the country and protect the people." With the emperor's approval, Yong'an Temple and the White Pagoda were built. The pagoda is 35.9 meters high, round on the top and square on the bottom, full of changes, and is a Sumeru seat style. The top of the pagoda is equipped with a treasure cover and a treasure top, and is decorated with sun, moon and flame patterns to show that "Buddha Dharma" is as radiant as the sun and the moon, and will always shine on the earth. There is a small shield-shaped niche on the front of the pagoda, with a Tibetan pattern with red background and yellow characters, which means "good luck and good fortune". This niche is commonly known as the "eye light gate" or the "Kalachakra gate". The pagoda stands on the top of Qiongdao Island, surrounded by green shades, majestic and magnificent, attracting people's attention. The White Pagoda and Yong'an Temple, buildings that symbolize divine authority, are located in important positions on Qiong Island. They dominate the entire garden and embody the feudal idea of ​​"the king's authority is granted by God", which is a major feature of the imperial palace.

By Chu Yunfei QQ |

Beihai White Pagoda is a Tibetan Buddhist pagoda. The pagoda is built on the top of Qiongdao Mountain in Beihai Park. Climbing the White Pagoda, you can look around and have a panoramic view of Beijing. Emperor Qianlong named this place "Qiongdao Spring Shade", one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Yanjing.

By Taishada |

The iconic landscape of Beihai Park can even be removed by the word "one" or "two".

By Overseas shopping e-family |

Let's row the oars

The boat pushes away the waves

The beautiful white tower is reflected on the sea

Surrounded by green trees and red walls

The boat floats gently in the water

A cool breeze blew towards me

Red scarf facing the sun

Sunshine on the sea

The fish in the water are looking at us

Listen quietly to our happy singing

The boat floats gently in the water

A cool breeze blew towards me

Finished a day's homework

Let's have fun

I ask you dear friend

Who will arrange a happy life for us?

The boat floats gently in the water

A cool breeze blew towards me

When I see this white tower, I think of this song!

By Jiuyao |

The island at the southern end of Beihai Park always reminds us of rowing the oars..There is a Buddha statue on the white pagoda

By A glimpse of evening light |

The most eye-catching scenery in Houhai Park, the view from the top is excellent.

By On the Road |

The White Pagoda in Beihai Park is famous throughout the country because of the song "Let's Row the Boat Together". When I was a child, I only heard the song but never saw the scenery. This time when I came to Beijing, I specially took time out to come and see it. I felt that the song matched the scenery and it was really beautifully and appropriately sung.

By The colonel |

A landmark building, not to be missed. But the inside is solid and you can't go in.

By Treasure cover |

The landmark building of Beihai Park is also an important scene of Beihai in people's minds.

By dfegfgt4r4h |

The White Pagoda in Beihai was foggy after the rain, and the photos were also foggy.

By Old Cow |

Beihai White Pagoda, located on Qionghua Island in Beihai Park, Beijing, was built in the eighth year of Shunzhi in the early Qing Dynasty (1651). It is a Tibetan Lama pagoda and a landmark attraction of Beihai. According to the stone tablet of the Beihai White Pagoda, at that time, "there were lamas from the Western Regions who wanted to secretly support the emperor's plan with Buddhism and asked to build a pagoda to prolong the country and protect the people." With the emperor's approval, Yong'an Temple and the White Pagoda were built. The pagoda is 35.9 meters high, round on the top and square on the bottom, full of changes, in the style of Mount Sumeru. The top of the pagoda is equipped with a canopy and a top, and is decorated with sun, moon and flame patterns to represent that "Buddhism" is as radiant as the sun and the moon, shining forever on the earth.

By Purple Orange |

The landmark building of Beihai Park is also an important scene of Beihai in people's minds.

By Glutinous rice fruit |

Although the White Pagoda looks close, it is actually quite difficult to walk there because it is very steep.

But the buildings and scenery near the White Pagoda are very unique.

Standing at the highest point of the White Pagoda, you can also see Wanchun Pavilion.

By Follow me everywhere |

The White Pagoda is located on Qionghua Island in Beihai Park in Beijing. It is a Tibetan Lama pagoda built in the eighth year of Shunzhi in the early Qing Dynasty (1651). The White Pagoda is now the symbol of Beihai Park.

By fly |

Beihai White Pagoda, located on Qionghua Island in Beihai Park, Beijing, was built in the eighth year of Shunzhi in the early Qing Dynasty (1651) and is a Tibetan Lama pagoda. According to the stone tablet of the Beihai White Pagoda, at that time "there were lamas from the Western Regions who wanted to secretly support the emperor's plan with Buddhism and asked to build a pagoda to prolong the country and protect the people". With the emperor's approval, Yong'an Temple and the White Pagoda were built. The pagoda is 35.9 meters high, round on the top and square on the bottom, full of changes, in the style of Mount Sumeru. The top of the pagoda is equipped with a canopy and a top, and is decorated with sun, moon and flame patterns to represent that "Buddhism" is as radiant as the sun and the moon, shining forever on the earth.

By Cat walking on zebra crossing |

The White Pagoda is the symbol of Beihai Park. The weather is very good today. Looking around from the White Pagoda, you can clearly see Zhongnanhai in the south.

The steps here were very steep, so everyone walked slowly. Finally, after walking up countless steps, we reached the top of the White Tower.