For a city of Beijing’s immense size and population, the number of nature spots is truly astonishing. The immense 69 hectare Beihai Park, at over one thousand years old, offers the ultimate in picturesque scenery, while the Back Lakes (Hou Hai) and the Baiwang Mountain Forest Park just outside the city are equally beautiful and very popular with day-trippers determined to get away from the hustle and bustle.