Wulongting — Attraction in Beijing

Among the highlights of Beihai Park, the Wulongting, or Five-Dragon Pavilions, stand out for their beauty and symbolism. Built during the Ming Dynasty, these five elegant waterside pavilions stretch out over the lake, connected by bridges, and arranged to resemble five dragons playing in the water — a design meant to invoke protection over the lake and the city itself.

Each pavilion is topped with a colorful glazed-tile roof, and together they create a striking reflection in the water, especially on a clear day. Historically, this was where emperors came to watch fireworks, enjoy musical performances, or simply take in the cool breezes off the lake. Today, it remains one of the most picturesque spots in the park.

The symbolism of the “five dragons” is not only artistic but spiritual, representing guardianship and prosperity. Standing there, surrounded by rippling water and looking back toward the White Pagoda on Qionghua Island, you get a sense of how carefully Beijing’s imperial gardens blended natural scenery with...

Take a walk around the park in the evening, and you can find groups of people gathered around this place singing and dancing, forging a really...

El Pabellón de los Cinco Dragones es, en realidad, cinco pabellones interconectados por pequeñas pasarelas que están a la orilla del lago del Parque Beihai. Es una de las atracciones más bellas del parque, sin duda, debido a su originalidad y emplazamiento. Es fácil encontrar a pekineses sentados en los bancos alargados de sus perímetros, descansando u observando a otros visitantes mientras bailan o hacen ejercicios en...