To the north is Jingshan Park, also known as Prospect Hill, an artificial hill formed from soil dug during the construction of a moat and from nearby lakes.
To the west is Zhongnanhai, a former royal garden on two connected lakes that now serves as the residence for leadership of the Communist Party of China and the Government of the People's Republic of China.
To the northwest is Beihai Park. Built in the 11th century, it is one of the largest gardens in China. It covers an area of 69 hectares and contains many historically important buildings, palaces and temples. Beihai Park has been open to the public since 1925.
