Nine Dragon Screen — Attraction in Beijing

The Nine Dragon Screen in Beihai Park is one of Beijing’s most spectacular examples of glazed tile artistry. Built during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing Dynasty, it is one of only four Nine Dragon Screens ever constructed in China, making it a rare and precious sight.

The screen depicts nine majestic dragons flying above the waves, each captured in vivid motion and glazed in brilliant colors of yellow, blue, and green. The craftsmanship is remarkable — the tiles still gleam with life centuries later, and the dragons’ dynamic forms seem to leap out from the wall. In Chinese culture, dragons symbolize imperial power, prosperity, and protection, and here the nine together amplify that auspicious meaning.

Historically, screens like this were built to shield palaces or sacred spaces from evil spirits, while also serving as powerful decorative statements. In Beihai Park, this wall stood as both a spiritual protector and a showcase of the Qing court’s...

Houhai area Beijing it’s so beautiful in all season spring and autumn my favorite you can take boat and enjoy nice weather , in the winter ice ski ting . Clean all the time many Resturant and tour guide there , price are good , shopping area Resturant area , parking yes but in weekend better you take buses or metro or taxi .enjoy also in-front...

Specifically asked to be taken to this 9 dragon wall and was not disappointed. If you love Chinese antiquities, you will love this one. I loved it so much, I am taking a friend of mine to it on their first trip to Beijing. Really like...