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An absolute gem in the heart of Beijing. So much history & amazing architecture. A must visit when travelling Beijing. Inexpensive experience. A full day is required to complete the visit
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Situated in the Haidian District northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is a Unesco World Heritage site that used to be the palace and garden of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. It is the largest and most well preserved royal park in China. Construction of the palace began in 1750 and it served as a residential and entertainment area for the royal members. The palace underwent two major reconstructions after suffering damages during invasions by the Anglo-French Allied Forces and the Eight-Power Allied Forces during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Summer Palace can be divided into three sectors: a political activity area centered at the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity; an empress living area concentrated around the Hall of Jade Billows and Hall of Joy and Longevity; and a tour route concentrated along the long corridor, rear hill, and the west sector.
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Just came back from the Summer Palace, the aftereffect is so strong, it's even more uncomfortable than a breakupThe favorite spot in the Summer Palace: Wandering in the Painting The combination of yellow, blue, and red is stunningly beautiful Creating landscapes using the natural hills, it's truly beautiful 1️⃣ The view from the highest point is incredibly beautiful There are security lines around, can only take photos from the railing Also, must pay attention to safety when taking photos 2️⃣ Summer Palace afternoon tea Walk down the hill from Wandering in the Painting 198 for a two-person meal, the jasmine-flavored dessert is delicious Limited time, didn't visit many places in the Summer Palace Must arrange a second visit to Beijing❗️griffith_42541
Beijing Citywalk｜The winter of the Summer Palace is as beautiful as a poem and painting❄️If the spring of the Summer Palace is the charming ripple of Kunming Lake, then the winter of the Summer Palace is the joyous laughter of the skating rink. ☀️The sun penetrates from the atmosphere of 40°N latitude, crosses the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, shines towards the Tower of Buddhist Incense, the ice surface is immediately dyed with golden light, people spin on it, chasing, as if the brilliant splash from the interstellar space. · Photography route: North Palace Gate of the Summer Palace ➡️ Suzhou Street ➡️ Four Great Regions ➡️ Xie Bridge ➡️ Qingyan Boat ➡️ Tour in Picture ➡️ Long Corridor ➡️ Cloud Radiance Jade Palace Archway, Skating Rink Entrance ➡️ Hall of Joyful Longevity, Clear Water and Wooden Shade ➡️ New Palace Gate ➡️ Seventeen-Arch Bridge ➡️ South Lake Island ➡️ Exit from New Palace Gate · ⬇️Entering from the North Palace Gate of the Summer Palace is the Long Bridge, standing on the Long Bridge can take pictures of Suzhou Street (Picture 2) ⬇️Walking past the Huiyin Cifu Archway is the way to the Four Great Regions, a group of Tibetan-style religious buildings built during the Qianlong period, namely 'South Zhanbuzhou' 'North Juluzhou' 'East Shengshenzhou' 'West Niuhezhou', which were burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860, and the current ones were rebuilt in the 1980s according to the original style (Pictures 3-8) Steps need to be climbed here. ⬇️Then go down the mountain along the same way and turn left to walk along the mountain road, all the way towards Kunming Lake, there are small rivers in the forest along the way... When you reach Xie Bridge, you will see the stone boat Qingyan Boat (Picture 9) ⬇️Cross a small road with steps to climb up, the famous 'Tour in Picture', built during the Qianlong period, most of the buildings were burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860, rebuilt during the Guangxu period, it is an important scenic building in the western part of Wanshou Mountain, with an octagonal two-story pavilion in the middle, two pavilions and two towers on the east and west, and a white stone archway and a main hall with three rooms at the back, all connected by mountain climbing corridors. Because the building is built against the mountain, the view is open, and you can enjoy the view from the corridor, as if you are in a painting, hence the name 'Tour in Picture' (Pictures 10, 11) ⬇️After going down the mountain, it is the Long Corridor of the Summer Palace (Pictures 12, 13) ⬇️When you walk to the archway in the middle of the mountain under the Tower of Buddhist Incense (Cloud Radiance Jade Palace), you can take pictures of the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and you can also climb up the mountain to take pictures of the Tower of Buddhist Incense. The entrance to the skating rink is on the Kunming Lake side of the archway. (Pictures 14, 15) ⬇️If you go further, there is a tall lamppost, which is the dock of the Hall of Joyful Longevity, the sleeping palace of Cixi in the Summer Palace, and the Hall of Clear Water and Wooden Shade. When Cixi came to the sleeping palace, lanterns were hung here. (Picture 16) ⬇️If you go further, it is the New Palace Gate, after the New Palace Gate is the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, at dusk is the time to prepare for the golden light to pass through the hole, cross the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, the camera position is on South Lake Island, you can also take pictures of Kunming Lake Skating Rink with Wanshou Mountain as the background on South Lake Island (Picture 1) Around 16:30, the golden light slowly passes through the hole (Pictures 17, 18) · 🎫20💰 ⏰6:00-20:00 🛷50💰/person, 100💰/double ⏰Ticket sales 8:30-16:30, clear the field at 17:00 ⚠️The garden is not open on Mondays ‼️If you are skating alone, or taking pictures of the golden light passing through the hole, you can enter from the New Palace Gate 🥧It is recommended to bring your own ·MARY OSBORNE23
Beijing Summer Palace | You'd be foolish not to shoot from these spots| You'd be foolish not to shoot from these spots... 🌈Tour route (can be reversed🔁) New Palace Gate——⭐Seventeen-Arch Bridge (South Lake Island)——Zhi Chun Pavilion——Pai Yun Hall——⭐Buddha Incense Pavilion——Long Corridor——⭐Traveling in Painting——⭐Four Great Continents——Suzhou Street——North Palace Gate 🙋🏼♀️ps, the starred ones are worth spending time visiting/shooting - 📸Tour guide ❶Bronze Bull🐮 Frame the Buddha Incense Pavilion with the bull's horns, isn't this spot amazing? ❷Seventeen-Arch Bridge After the winter solstice, many people stand densely to shoot the classic spot of golden light through the hole. I took a shot from the steps of the Buddha Incense Pavilion ❸Buddha Incense Pavilion The high terrain allows for full shots from many angles, such as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, South Lake Island, and shooting wide-angle from the west corridor of the Buddha Incense Pavilion is also great ❹Long Corridor A very long corridor, the winding and twisting parts are more photogenic ❺Traveling in Painting There are many good spots here, feel the unique experience of the ancient building roof under your feet, I dare say there are none elsewhere ❻Four Great Continents Han-Tibetan architectural complex, strong ethnic atmosphere, using the hole door to shoot framed scenes is great, this place can produce many niche and popular shots - Apart from these places, the Summer Palace is full of scenery everywhere, looking forward to your photographic eye to discover more different perspectives. —— 📣📣📣Exchange photos in the comment section📸 ⚠️Worth noting 🎫Tickets: Off-season 25r, Buddha Incense Pavilion separately 10r can be bought on site 🈺Time: Winter time 06:00-19:00 ⏳Tour duration: About 3～4 hoursRoy Crist34
Winter in the Summer PalaceI went to the Summer Palace on Monday, well, regular visitors immediately realized my bad point - the Buddha Incense Pavilion is not open, but, I thought the painting tour is open, as a result, I climbed the mountain hard, but it's not open either. So I had to run down the mountain to the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. The sunset of the Summer Palace, even without the blessing of the afterglow, the golden light through the hole is enough to amaze people; not to mention the colorful reflections on the ice surface, and the beautiful scenery of tired birds returning to the forest. Let me say in advance, as soon as the sun goes down, the whole temperature feels rapidly dropping, everyone needs to be prepared.HarperSutherland511
In March, you must visit the Xidi area of BeijingThe most beautiful season in Beijing has arrived‼️ As the saying goes, 'In the fireworks of March, go to Yangzhou'💯 It refers to the most beautiful March in the south of the Yangtze River to enjoy the blossoms🌸 Actually, there's no need to go to the south💕 In Beijing, there is such a place With the scenery of the south, architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, Incorporating all the architectural styles of the south, This is Beijing's Summer Palace❤️❤️❤️ March in Beijing, and the peach blossom season is upon us❗️ If there is a must-visit park, it is the Xidi of the Summer Palace. She is always the first to welcome spring‼️‼️ The peach trees on both sides of Xidi grow by the water, each with its own unique posture, The blooming branches, some hanging over the lake surface, Some leaning on each other to cover the sky❣️❣️❣️ Like a profusion of flowers, like snow, the spring breeze on your face, pear blossoms with rain, The full dike of peach blossoms vying for beauty, not in the south but better than the south. ✅The middle to late March of each year is the time when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, The flowering period is very short, about a week or so🌸🌸🌸🌸 ✅The closest park entrances to Xidi are the South Gate and West Gate, Beijing's traffic jams are nationally famous, it is best to take public transportation or a taxi🚗 Driving is not recommended, as parking spaces are hard to find in Beijing's valuable land⭕️⭕️⭕️ Beijing's buses and subways are very well-developed🚎🚎🚎 Just follow the navigation instructions to get there🚌🚌🚌 ✅The Summer Palace charges an entrance fee of 10 yuan, You can buy tickets on-site or make an online reservation, Just swipe your ID card to enter the park💯 From dawn to sunset You can visit the park at any time of the day, With the changing light and shadows🔅🔅🔅 Each time period will present a different scenery, So beautiful that you will linger and forget to return💢💢💢 ✅Although the flowers are already in full bloom💯💯💯 But the temperature in Beijing in March is still very low🩵 While taking beautiful photos, also keep warm⚠️⚠️⚠️ Remember to wear more clothes⚠️⚠️⚠️ ✅I have personally tested that both overcast and sunny days are photogenic, Just go for it with your eyes closedEUGENE ELLIOTT1
Check out the Summer Palace! Here's how to avoid the crowdsTo avoid the crowds at the main entrance, be sure to head to the North Ruyi Gate, where there will be far fewer people 😜! It's very convenient to enter, and you don't need to queue up to swipe your card. Where is the North Ruyi Gate 🧐? It's just 300 meters ahead of the North Palace Gate. There are at least hundreds of people queuing at the North Palace Gate, but no one at the North Ruyi Gate, so you can just walk right in 👣. After entering, start your mobile navigation and follow it for about 300 meters to reach the Painted Boat 🖼. For those who love to take photos, don't miss this spot; it's really beautiful 🤩. However, you can no longer take photos on the top stones recently, as they have been sealed off, but you can still take stunning photos from outside the railings 📷! After leaving the Painted Boat, follow along Kunming Lake, and you'll pass several scenic spots 👀. The Long Corridor, said to be the longest corridor in classical gardens, is adorned with various paintings of flowers, birds, figures, and landscapes 👏. The lakeside of Kunming Lake is very beautiful, with sparkling waves ✨. You can stay a bit longer, take some photos, and leisurely enjoy the scenery of the garden. The Seventeen-Arch Bridge, the bridge and stone lions from the elementary school Chinese textbook are right here, and many people come here to check in and take photos 📸. Then leisurely, you can cross the bridge, head to the newly repaired gate, and directly exit 😄. This is just a small part of the Summer Palace 😎, but a day is enough to enjoy it.elara_63765
The snow of the Summer Palace| is a tranquil beauty, the snow scene of the Summer Palace is like a poem and a painting!| is a tranquil beauty, the snow scene of the Summer Palace is like a poem and a painting!. The snow of the Summer Palace| is a tranquil beauty, the snow scene of the Summer Palace is like a poem and a painting. The white snowflakes and the ancient architecture blend into a beautiful and moving picture, showing the solemnity and elegance of the royal garden. There are both natural scenery and cultural charm here, which make people linger. Walking in such a snow scene, it seems to feel the beauty of the thickness of history and the magic of nature intertwined. Come to the Summer Palace to take photos and check in, and feel this beautiful winter wonderland! Snow viewing route Beigongmen enter→Suzhou Street→Buddha Incense Pavilion→Paiyun Hall→Colored Painting Corridor→Kunming Lake→Seventeen Arch Bridge→Xinjian Palace Gate Exit Landmark: Summer Palace Address: No. 19 Xinjian Palace Gate Road, Haidian District, Beijing Ticket: 30 yuan (peak season), 20 yuan (off season) Opening hours: peak season (4.1-10.31) 06:00-20:00, stop admission at 19:00 Off season (11.1-3.31) 06:30-19:00, stop admission at 18:00 Transportation: Subway Line 4 Beigongmen Station get off from Beigongmen enter√Practical advice intimate guide Snowy road slippery◇Pay attention to safety. The weather is relatively cold, so be sure to prepare hats and gloves. 3 While enjoying the snow scene, pay attention to cold protection and warmth. It is recommended to book tickets in advance online to reduce queuing timeedieezu6yn4xgma0is2
Beijing Travel | Taking photos in the Summer Palace is very photogenicThe West Causeway is in full bloom‼️ I took the photo of my life in the Summer Palace on a spring day🌸 I finally waited for the peach blossoms on the West Causeway of the Summer Palace to bloom! The annual peach blossom feast is upon us This spring, it has once again amazed the whole of Beijing🌸 This week, the peach blossoms on the West Causeway of the Summer Palace have entered the best viewing period The flowers are blooming just right now! 📷Shooting date: 2024.3.22 The peach trees on the West Causeway stand out with the surrounding mountain views, water views, ancient buildings, and waterfowl These spring images together form a landscape painting! Walking on the West Causeway, it really is a view with every step🌸 Every visit brings new discoveries! This time I entered from the West Gate of the Summer Palace Walking clockwise along the riverbank I found many beautifully shaped peach trees At the same time, you can frame the Fo Xiang Ge and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge Occasionally, there are boats passing by Every scene is a unique Spring in the Summer Palace! 🗺️Tour route: 🚶🏻♂️Summer Palace West Gate➠Mirror Bridge➠Lian Bridge➠Jingming Tower➠Willow Bridge Camera position sharing: 📍Yudai Bridge-Mirror Bridge (Images 1-6) 📍Mirror Bridge-Lian Bridge (Images 7-10) 📍Lian Bridge-Jingming Tower (Images 11-13) 📍Jingming Tower-Willow Bridge (Images 14-15) 📷Types of photos that can be taken ▫️Environmental portraits ▫️Close-up portraits ▫️Natural scenery 📷Sony a7m4VIVIAN GIBBS10
【The Joyful Experience of the Summer Palace Royal Ice Rink】✨Attraction Introduction: The Summer Palace, located in Haidian District, Beijing, is one of the ancient royal gardens in China, and also a World Cultural Heritage. In winter, the Summer Palace attracts numerous tourists with its charming ice rink and beautiful sunset scenery. 🌟Original Experience: The winter in the Summer Palace gives people a different feeling, especially in the afternoon before the sun sets. First of all, the enormity and splendor of the ice rink are unforgettable. Here, you can enjoy the most unique entertainment in Beijing's winter - ice skating. Put on your ice skates and glide freely on the ice, feeling the interweaving of freedom and joy. It is recommended to go to the ice rink after three o'clock in the afternoon, when there are fewer people, and you can play on the ice until sunset. On the shore of Kunming Lake, enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the Summer Palace at sunset, which is a unique taste. This unique experience will become your unforgettable memory in the Summer Palace. It is suggested to choose the ice rink entrance in front of the Buddha Incense Pavilion, although it is a bit far, but there are fewer people. In this way, you can enjoy the fun of ice skating more freely, without worrying about crowding and queuing problems. For the suggestion of visiting the Summer Palace, you can choose to enter from the East Palace Gate, so that you can easily reach various ice rink entrances, which is convenient and time-saving, making your experience even better. The joy that the Summer Palace Royal Ice Rink brings to you is inexpressible, it will become your unforgettable experience in Beijing's winter. Hope you enjoy the fun of ice skating, feel the warmth and vitality of winter.❄️✨IVY LONG13
Life advice: When in Beijing in March, you must visit the Summer Palace at least once❤️Recommended reason: The Western Causeway of the Summer Palace has once again reached the season when the mountain peach blossoms are in full bloom🌸 If you happen to be in Beijing at this time or are about to come to Beijing, then you must visit the Summer Palace in spring! My old friends who know me well are aware that I love to photograph the Summer Palace the most. The Summer Palace is a place where no amount of photography is enough. Each season here has its own beauty. 🌸In spring, the mountain peach blossoms on the Western Causeway are so splendid that it feels like an instant journey to the south of the Yangtze River. 🌿In summer, boating on Kunming Lake with the breeze gently swaying the willows. 🍁In autumn, nature spills its palette of colors, and the rear lake is dyed with layers of forest. ❄️In winter, playing on the ice of Kunming Lake, experiencing the golden light passing through the Seventeen-Arch Bridge... 📸On a sunny day, the Western Causeway of the Summer Palace is simply a myriad of vibrant and picturesque scenes☀️ 👉For the next flower viewing strategy and photo spots, just save this article‼️ 📍Detailed address: Western Causeway, Summer Palace 🕙Business hours: Peak season 6:30-18:00 🚉Transportation strategy: Summer Palace West Gate Station, the west exit is the closest to the Western Causeway 🗓Itinerary: From the Summer Palace West Gate➡️Changguan Hall (Magnolia)➡️Willow Bridge➡️Jingmen Building➡️Lian Bridge➡️Mirror Bridge➡️Exit from the West Gate (see the last map) You can also enter from the West Gate and take a counterclockwise tour. Both routes are fine, and this flower viewing route takes about 2h to complete. 📝Note tips: When entering from the West Gate, head to Changguan Hall first, where the magnolia flowers are blooming beautifully. After photographing the magnolias, you can capture both the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion and the mountain peach blossoms of the Western Causeway in one frame at Changguan Hall. Then, walk towards Willow Bridge, where you can photograph the beautiful scenery of the opposite Western Causeway. Along the Western Causeway from Willow Bridge, you can take pictures of people with the mountain peach blossoms, and if you're lucky, you might capture mandarin ducks playing in the water and black swans... ⚠️If you want to capture beautiful landscapes, you must choose a sunny day. Last year when I came to photograph the Western Causeway, I encountered a sandstorm, and the photos came out yellowish and not clear, no matter how much post-processing was done. This year, the mountain peach blossoms of the Western Causeway have arrived as promised, and the best viewing period is these two weeks, so hurry up! And by the way, show me the great shots you take.SARA MCDOWELL
I was frozen to doubt life, but the sunrise in the Summer Palace is really beautiful! Here's a guide👍The cold weather in deep winter is the best time to appreciate the ancient buildings in Beijing. The sky is clear, the natural light is abundant, and I went to the Summer Palace early in the morning recently. For the first time, I felt the beauty of the sunrise of Kunming Lake, which was very familiar. 🔴If the scenery is a blend of water and sky, then the sunrise of Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace can be considered a sight in Beijing. The lake has just frozen, and it looks extremely quiet from a distance. Up close, the faint light ripples, and the many ancient buildings on the lakeside are shadowy, full of tone, and a series of vivid paintings. ⏰When to go? Check the sunny time in the weather forecast, it's very accurate within three days, and the weather has been very good recently. 🌈When to go? Basically, enter the park before dawn, after all, you need to arrive at the location in advance for viewing or shooting at sunrise, which takes about 2-3 hours. 🚻Recommended best route: I personally feel there is no best, but considering the direction of the sunrise, it is definitely starting from the West Causeway. My route is to enter from the west gate and exit from the east gate, walking 2 kilometers. There are many check-in points in it: 1. Jade Belt Bridge 2. Bin Feng Bridge 3. Xing Bridge 4. Near the Long Corridor 5. Xijia Building and so on. The first and second places are must-visit places for shooting sunrise, with a good view. Other positions are auxiliary, but they also have a good perspective for shooting the sunrise of Kunming Lake. 🧧What scenery is worth seeing? All the scenery about the sunrise can actually be seen in the Summer Palace. You have to appreciate it at the moment of color change. The time is short, but it's extraordinarily beautiful. 🏠What facilities are worth noting? It's a particularly mature scenic spot with very complete facilities, but general stores seem to open after 8:30, and there are few power banks. 📷About how to take pictures and choose locations: Just go to the specific check-in points mentioned above. Relatively speaking, zoom telephoto lenses may be more suitable. It's very free, you can shoot portraits, but you still need to look ahead. 🚗How to get there? There is a large parking lot outside the west gate, but if you follow the route of this note, it is best to take public transportation. ☎️How to buy tickets and make reservations? You can buy them on the spot, except for snowing times, other times the tickets are relatively loose. 🔥TIPS that must be seen before going to check in: 1. Wear more when it's cold, especially before sunrise. 2. Some bridges on the West Causeway are not easy to walk, the slope is large, pay attention to safety. 3. Look ahead at which gate to exit, the efficiency will be high when you walk down. 4. It's not allowed to go on the ice, it's dangerous. Specific location: No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District Time: Open at 6:30, stop entering at 18:00, close at 19:00 Type of play: Appreciation of ancient buildings, landscape photographyLayla.Morris^211
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Fairy tale summer palace🏛️🌸#cherryblossom2024 The Summer Palace in full bloom with peach blossoms is the little Jiangnan of Beijing people! The Summer Palace, a classical Chinese garden 🪴 and one of the famous scenic spots and historical sites in Beijing, was originally the palace and garden of emperors in the Qing Dynasty. It has over 3000 palace garden buildings in various forms. I really like this section of the West Embankment. The green willows and red flowers 🌺 on the shore are so beautiful that it's intoxicating. The north can also be beautiful and tender. 📸Personally, I think this is the most beautiful section of the Summer Palace mid April, with a brief spring scenery. 🚗Transportation Guide: The West Gate Station of the Summer Palace is the quickest way to enter from the West Gate to see the West Embankment. The Summer Palace is particularly large, and once you walk through the wrong door, it takes half a day to pass. 📍Location: Haidian District, Beijing. #trip #beijing #summerpalace #falltrip #mytravelhacksHazi K5
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An absolute gem in the heart of Beijing. So much history & amazing architecture. A must visit when travelling Beijing. Inexpensive experience. A full day is required to complete the visit
summer palace The Summer Palace in Beijing is a magnificent historical site with sprawling gardens, beautiful pavilions, and a serene lake. It offers a glimpse into China's imperial past, showcasing intricate architecture and stunning landscapes. Visitors can explore the halls where emperors once resided, stroll through meticulously landscaped gardens, and enjoy scenic views of Kunming Lake.
Spent a magical day at the Summer Palace in Beijing, and it was nothing short of enchanting! The moment I entered, I was captivated by the serene beauty of Kunming Lake, surrounded by lush gardens and majestic pavilions. My first stop was the stunning Longevity Hill, offering breathtaking views of the entire complex. Walking through the Long Corridor, adorned with intricate paintings and rich history, was like stepping into a living tapestry.
The scenery is superb, there is a real meaning here, I want to distinguish the forgotten mobile phone Gaode ＋ 20 yuan self-service explainer ＋ 10 yuan commemorative map 🗺️
Visit the Summer Palace in Beijing, as an outstanding representative of Chinese classical gardens, is known as the "Royal Garden Museum". It is not only a beautiful park, but also a treasure trove of Chinese history and culture. This visit to the Summer Palace made me deeply feel the grandeur and exquisiteness of this royal garden. When I first entered the Summer Palace, I stepped into the gate of the Summer Palace. The first thing I saw was the vast Kunming Lake and the beautiful Wanshou Mountain. Kunming Lake is blue and rippling, the lake is dotted with several cruise ships, and the 17-hole bridge in the distance spans the lake like a silver chain. On Wanshou Mountain, the Buddha Pavilion stands tall and magnificent, and it is breathtaking. Walking along the promenade along the lake, I came to the promenade of the Summer Palace. The corridor is 728 meters long and is the longest gallery in the world. Walking in the corridor, it seems to be in a beautiful picture. There are a large number of color drawings on the wall, depicting the myths, historical allusions and natural scenery of ancient China. Each painting is lifelike, showing the exquisite art of ancient Chinese painting. The Buddha Xiang Pavilion is reached from the promenade to the foot of Wanshou Mountain, and the stone steps are climbed to the Buddha Xiang Pavilion. This three-story building on eight sides is the commanding height of the Summer Palace. Overlooking the entire park, the beautiful scenery of Kunming Lake has a panoramic view. The buildings on the lakeside are scattered, and the mountains in the distance are faintly visible. Standing here, it seems that you can feel the comfort of the former royal family here. Roam Suzhou Street down the mountain path and come to Suzhou Street. This is a market modeled after the Jiangnan water town. The buildings on both sides are built by the water. There are shops on both sides of the street, including tea houses, wine shops, bookstores, etc. Walking on Suzhou Street, it seems to have traveled back to ancient times and experienced the style of Jiangnan water town. After visiting Suzhou Street by boat, I decided to take a boat tour of Kunming Lake. Sitting on the boat, the breeze blows, the lake is clear and the surrounding scenery is picturesque. When passing the 17-hole bridge, the stone lions on the bridge are lifelike, and each one is different. The boat traveled to the center of the lake, the island's silhouette stood quietly, and the carved beams in the pavilion were beautifully painted. Unknowingly, the sunset was going down, and the Summer Palace was shrouded in a golden glow. The Kunming lake was sparkling, and Wanshou Mountain looked more magnificent under the sunset. At this moment, everything in the garden seems to be covered with a mysterious veil, giving a sense of tranquility and solemnity. The end of this visit to the Summer Palace not only let me appreciate the grandeur and exquisiteness of this royal garden, but also let me feel the greatness and profound cultural heritage of ancient Chinese architectural art. The beauty of the Summer Palace makes me linger. It is not only the perfect combination of nature and humanities, but also an important witness to China's history and culture. I hope to have the opportunity to step into this beautiful garden again and continue to explore more beauty and secrets.
The view of the Summer Palace is good. The location is in Haidian District. There are a lot of people. It is recommended to make an appointment to buy tickets in advance. Go for a whole circle and walk for about two hours. It is basically a large park inside.
Exploring the Summer Palace in Beijing offers an incredible experience, immersing you in the grandeur of ancient Chinese architecture and serene natural beauty. Wander through this expansive imperial garden and be captivated by its picturesque landscape, tranquil lakes, and intricately designed pavilions and halls.