Our guide will lead you through the Shijia Hutong Museum, once a traditional courtyard home, exploring its layout and function while uncovering the fascinating history of its former owner, writer Ling Shuhua. Discover how her life stories intertwine with the turbulent currents of modern Chinese history.

Step into the 500-year-old Zhihua Temple, once the private shrine of the influential eunuch Wang Zhen. Admire its unique architecture, blending Song to Ming styles, and explore its exquisite sutra cabinet and fusion of Tibetan-Han Buddhist and Taoist art. Discover its connection to the Tumu Crisis—a major historical upheaval—making this temple a site of deep scholarship and enduring misteries.

We still trace the exact path once taken by China’s emperors during the Imperial Sun Worship Ritual. Walk from the ancient gates to the altar platform, uncovering the rituals, symbolism, and imperial traditions that shaped the Ming and Qing dynasties within this serene historic park.