Xinyuan

Step into Xin Yuan and time seems to slow down in this hidden courtyard oasis. The gray-brick walls adorned with intricate carvings whisper stories of old Beijing. Sip jasmine tea under pomegranate trees while wind chimes dance in the breeze - don't miss the century-old well whose water still tastes remarkably sweet. As sunset paints gold filigree on latticed windows, you'll understand why photographers flock here to capture the perfect 'fish tank, pomegranate tree, and vine trellis' tableau.