Peking University
北京大学
One of China's top universities. The Weiming Lake, Boya Pagoda, and classical gardens on the Yan Garden campus are the scenes visitors most want to photograph.
Peking University's Yanyuan campus was originally the site of an imperial garden from the Qing dynasty. Classic photo spots include Weiming Lake, Boya Pagoda, the ornamental column at the West Gate, Yannan Garden, and the Red Building, where the lake's reflections and the pagoda's shadow complement the old Republican-era buildings. Visitors from outside the university must book a visit in advance through the official 'Peking University' mini-program. Holiday slots are limited. Bring your ID and enter through the designated gate. Loud noise is prohibited on campus. A visit takes about 2 hours. The campus is accessible from Peking University East Gate Station on Metro Line 4, and it can be combined with a visit to Tsinghua University and the Old Summer Palace on the same day.
Opening hours
By appointment at scheduled time slots (school holidays and public holidays announced separately)
Nearby sights
- Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)
- Tsinghua University
- Summer Palace
- Beijing Zoo
- Beijing Planetarium
- Central Radio & TV Tower
- Yuyuantan Park
- Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution