![Shi Sha lake, used to be part of Bei Hai.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714708.beihaiP5150045.jpg) P5150045.jpgShi Sha lake, used to be part of Bei Hai. |
![The White Dagoba on the Jade Islet.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714710.beihaiP5150047.jpg) P5150047.jpgThe White Dagoba on the Jade Islet. |
![Lady resting.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714712.beihaiP5150049.jpg) P5150049.jpgLady resting. |
![Lily pond.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714711.beihaiP5150048.jpg) P5150048.jpgLily pond. |
![This is part of Jing Xin House, the study area for the Emperor and Princes.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714714.beihaiP5150051.jpg) P5150051.jpgThis is part of Jing Xin House, the study area for the Emperor and Princes. |
![Pavilions big and small surrounded by man made hills.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714715.beihaiP5150052.jpg) P5150052.jpgPavilions big and small surrounded by man made hills. |
![Pavilion hidden among trees and rocks. It is very peaceful.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714716.beihaiP5150053.jpg) P5150053.jpgPavilion hidden among trees and rocks. It is very peaceful. |
![Girls feeding the Koi.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714717.beihaiP5150054.jpg) P5150054.jpgGirls feeding the Koi. |
![Walking through the doors.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714719.beihaiP5150056.jpg) P5150056.jpgWalking through the doors. |
![Incense burner.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714720.beihaiP5150057.jpg) P5150057.jpgIncense burner. |
![Wall of nine dragons.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714721.beihaiP5150058.jpg) P5150058.jpgWall of nine dragons. |
![2 of the 9 dragons.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714722.beihaiP5150059.jpg) P5150059.jpg2 of the 9 dragons. |
![Lookig through the arch towards the lake.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714724.beihaiP5150061.jpg) P5150061.jpgLookig through the arch towards the lake. |
![Path hidden among the rocks.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714726.beihaiP5150063.jpg) P5150063.jpgPath hidden among the rocks. |
![Boating in Bei Hai is a typical Beijing pasttime.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714727.beihaiP5150064.jpg) P5150064.jpgBoating in Bei Hai is a typical Beijing pasttime. |
![Nice bridge.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714728.beihaiP5150065.jpg) P5150065.jpgNice bridge. |
![Pavilion of the Miniature Western Paradise.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714731.beihaiP5150068.jpg) P5150068.jpgPavilion of the Miniature Western Paradise. |
![Lights entering the pavilion.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714729.beihaiP5150066.jpg) P5150066.jpgLights entering the pavilion. |
![There was a light breeze.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714733.beihaiP5150070.jpg) P5150070.jpgThere was a light breeze. |
![Uncles playing WeiQi.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714736.beihaiP5150073.jpg) P5150073.jpgUncles playing WeiQi. |
![Lovers at the lake.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714737.beihaiP5150074.jpg) P5150074.jpgLovers at the lake. |
![The pavilions are connected to the mainland via corridors.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714738.beihaiP5150075.jpg) P5150075.jpgThe pavilions are connected to the mainland via corridors. |
![Old folks singing. I can hear them quite clearly from across the lake!](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714739.beihaiP5150076.jpg) P5150076.jpgOld folks singing. I can hear them quite clearly from across the lake! |
![Cat on the roof.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714742.beihaiP5150079.jpg) P5150079.jpgCat on the roof. |
![Old tower.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714746.beihaiP5150083.jpg) P5150083.jpgOld tower. |
![Roof of a tiny imperial compound. There are quite a few of these on Jade Islet.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714747.beihaiP5150084.jpg) P5150084.jpgRoof of a tiny imperial compound. There are quite a few of these on Jade Islet. |
![P5150086.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714749.beihaiP5150086.jpg) P5150086.jpg |
![The White Dagoba.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714748.beihaiP5150085.jpg) P5150085.jpgThe White Dagoba. |
![A stone basin with dragon carving.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714751.beihaiP5150088.jpg) P5150088.jpgA stone basin with dragon carving. |
![Stone lion guarding the way to the Dagoba.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714753.beihaiP5150090.jpg) P5150090.jpgStone lion guarding the way to the Dagoba. |
![Glazed tiled bricks.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714757.beihaiP5150094.jpg) P5150094.jpgGlazed tiled bricks. |
![View of the Dagoba from South Gate.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714759.beihaiP5150095.jpg) P5150095.jpgView of the Dagoba from South Gate. |
![White Dagoba towering above the water](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714761.beihaiP5150097.jpg) P5150097.jpgWhite Dagoba towering above the water |
![Another view of the Dagoba.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714763.beihaiP5150099.jpg) P5150099.jpgAnother view of the Dagoba. |
![Uncle relaxing at the lake.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714765.beihaiP5150101.jpg) P5150101.jpgUncle relaxing at the lake. |
![Free newspaper put up for public viewing.](https://a4.pbase.com/u27/towkay/medium/16714767.beihaiP5150102.jpg) P5150102.jpgFree newspaper put up for public viewing. |