Summer Palace - Wikipedia
WEBThe Summer Palace (simplified Chinese : 颐和园; traditional Chinese : 頤和園; pinyin : Yíhéyuán) is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden during the Qing dynasty. Inside includes Longevity Hill (万寿山; 萬壽山; Wànshòu Shān) Kunming Lake and Seventeen Hole Bridge.
Summer Palace Beijing (Yiheyuan): Facts, Attractions, History
WEBThe Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), in northwest Beijing, is the best-preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind still in existence in China.
Summer Palace | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSummer Palace, complex of palaces, gardens, and lakes in Beijing, China, that was used as a retreat for members of the ruling family from the time of the Jin dynasty.
Summer Palace, Beijing Yiheyuan: Facts, History, Hours
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Situated in the northwest of Beijing, Summer Palace is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape.
How to visit Summer Palace (Tips, Photos & Map) – China ...
WEB2 days ago · In this Summer Palace Travel Guide, you’ll discover how to visit and explore this majestic site, immersing yourself in its historical and cultural significance. A visit here is not just a journey through a royal estate but an excursion into …
Summer Palace - Beijing
WEBLocated in the western suburbs of Beijing, and 15 kilometers away from central Beijing, Summer Palace (formerly the Qingyiyuan), an imperial garden during Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), covers an area of 3.009 sq. km, three quarters of which is water.
Summer Palace, Beijing - 2024 Ultimate Travel Guide
WEBConstructed around the Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, Summer Palace is a vast complex of gardens, palaces, lakes and hills. On December 2nd, 1998, UNESCO announced the Summer Palace as a World Heritage Site with the declaration “a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design”.
The Ultimate Guide To Visiting The Iconic Summer Palace In China
WEBMar 15, 2023 · A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Summer Palace in Beijing is one of the most well-preserved and popular imperial gardens in the world. Originally used as a summer retreat by the royal, ruling families of China, it was later restored and opened to the public as a park that houses various attractions.
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WEBThe Summer Palace is both a historic museum and a very nice park. If you take the long walk around the entire lake you get about 7 kms of exercise and some splendid views. Come early, especially on weekends, because this …
Old Summer Palace - Wikipedia
WEBConstructed throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries, the Old Summer Palace was the main imperial residence of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty and his successors, and where they handled state affairs; the Forbidden City was used for formal ceremonies.