This Satellite Image clearly shows the Southern Part of the Very large Beihai Park, a former Imperial Pleasure Garden which is part of the DongCheng District of Beijing situated and is situated due north west of the Palace Museum.
The Map highlights the Bei Hai (north Lake) South Shore, the Marble Bridge and Yong An Temple and Bai Ta (White Dagoba) on the Evergreen Jade Island. A Large part of the North Lake, including its Northern Shore with all its splendid Temples, Pavilions and the Nine Dragon Screen are not visible in this Photo. These areas are most easily reached through the Northern Park Gate, across the boulevard and South from Lotus Lane and Qianhai. In The South-East Corner ( bottom-left ) the Walls of the Imperial Palace , a watchtower and the surrounding Palace Moat can be seen. To The East Jingshan Park is not visible. Jingshan Jie ( avenue ) cuts through the Photo from Left to Right just below the South Gate of the Park. Above it the Round