Advantages: Beautiful Place; Learn Chinese History & Culture Disadvantages: None
Summer Palace is located in Haidian District, Beijing, China. It is also known as “Yi He Yuan”. I have been there twice. I did have a wonderful time there. History of the Summer Place
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The initial construction of the Summer Palace began in 1750. Emperor Qian Long (Qing dynasty) built the garden to celebrate his mother’s birthday. The construction took 15 years to complete. In 1860, the Anglo-French Allied ... ...Structure of the Summer Place
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The Summer Palace has two entrances, one is the East Palace Gate and the other is North Palace Gate. Most visitors enter the garden from the East Palace Gate.
Summer Palace can be divided into three parts, administration, residence and scenery browsing area. The administration area is the place where Ci Xi dealt with state affairs and received officials. Residence area mainly ...
deareggs 04.08.2004
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Advantages: See the history, experience the wonder Disadvantages: none
...in orderly fashion around the Summer Palace, near Beijing in China.
This was the first time I realised we were foreigners in their country. The little ones, were very amused at our small party of three Kiwi's (New Zealanders) and they showed us in no uncertain terms that we were a bit of a rarity when we visited, to learn more about their Chinese rulers' way of life.
The Summer Palace is an attraction where being fit and able to walk long distances ... ...Hearing the names of the Summer Palace, Imperial Garden's features is enough to describe this beautiful world-remown park: Tower of Buddhist Incence, Hall of Benevolence and Longevity Hill.
The day we visited there were many thousands of Chinese people walking around, just like us, seeing how the Chinese rulers since the Liao dynasty have enjoyed their summer breaks in peace and tranquility.
The buildings are just outstandingly beautiful, with ...
Writing321 14.08.2005
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Advantages: almost out of this world Disadvantages: none
The Summer Palace is quite exceptional and a must for all visitors to Beijing.
I went there as part of a tour so I was not allowed the pleasure of an unhurried visit and one where I could spend my time leisurely.
But what a place and it is one I shall not forget in a hurry. It has a beautiful lake and wondrous buildings to enjoy but, before you go do make an effort to get hold of a guife book and read up a little first otherwise you do miss some ... ...really stand out for me was the covered walkway built exclusively so that the empress would not get wet on her way to the theatre. It is not only the longest of its kid in the world but is decorated in an exquisite way.
The one thing you will not like however, is the food. Whatever you do do not eat in the palace's restaurant. ...
lindylou 18.03.2001
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Advantages: Beautiful and Big Disadvantages: Too Big
The Summer Palace is probablt the most spectacular site in Biejing after the Great Wall. It is a great big artifitial and there are small hills around it that are made from the ground removed from the lake. There are also some spectacular buildings built around the side that you can walk around. Once you have got to where you want to go you can get the boat back across the lake to the entrance or the small island in the middle of the lake. It is ...
Estruch 16.08.2000
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