Beihai Park in Summer; Houhai in Winter

Beijing has something for all ages and in all seasons.

While spending a few hours strolling around Beihai park and boating on the lake in Summer; we also enjoy ice biking and having Hotpot at Houhai in the winter. Sharing a few pics.

Entrance to Beihai Park

White Pagoda 

View from the Pagoda

Boating at the lake in Beihai Park

Ice Biking on a Frozen Houhai Lake

Tanghulu (candied hawthorn); , a winter snack

Elderly swinners plunge the frozen Houhai lake for health benefits

More detailed info on both Beihai and Houhai including the history, timings and how to get there :

Beihai : https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/beihai.htm
Houhai : https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/houhai.htm