Summer Palace
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Closed Open from 04/01-10/31,6:30am-6:00pm;Open from 11/01-03/31,7:00am-5:00pm
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 3-6 hours
Address: No. 19, Gongmeng Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Official website: http://www.summerpalace-china.com/
Phone: 010-62881144
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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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One of my favorite parks in Beijing. Gives you the out of City feel. Great place to visit all year long. Spring and fall are the best times though.
excellent scenic spots with tons of historical architecture and English write ups for each area.
it's amazing place
The summer palace in winter n the color during sunset were amazing,especially near the marble boat.Also in winter under a certain temperature,rent a ice sledge to go on the lake it is worth the try,it is really funny n you can have amazing view from the frozen lake just wow..loved the ice skating it was real funsummer palace was very beautiful.even though it was winters n the Kunming lake was frozen.The view was breathtaking.Another marvellous creation by the King Dynasty.The tower of Buddhist incense was amazing..worth visiting place.. had a wonderful time in Beijing.. #ancientchinesearchitecture #the beautifulstoneboat #sobeautiful #sunset #tookalotofphotos #hadawonderfultime #insummerpalace #breathtakingview #kummunglake #frozenlake #iceskating #toomuchfun
A famous royal summer palace built at Qing Dynasty. there are five gates entering the palace from which the eastern gate is the most popular to tourists. However, you need to climb up to the hill if you enter from northern gate that should give you different an experience. It's worth to spent whole day to immerse yourself in the hidden stories of the Qing imperial family, and to appoint an experienced local guide if possible.