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Summer Palace—an Escape to the Harmony Gardens

Escape to the Summer Palace, literally known as the ‘gardens of nurtured harmony’ located in Beijing, China. It is dominated by the Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, which covers an area of 2.9 sq kilometers. Featuring exotic gardens and ancient architectural structures, the Summer Palace is famous for its vast collection of cultural relics and has been among one of the first historical and cultural sites to be state protected.

The Summer Palace, which was originally named Qingyi Yuang or the ‘garden of clear ripples’ was first built in the year 1750 and demolished by the Anglo-French Allied forces in 1860. Afterwards, the palace was rebuilt in 1886 by the government of Qing Dynasty. However, the palace suffered another attack during the Boxer Rebellion by the allied powers in 1900. It was then recovered during 1902 and served as a summer resort for Empress Dowager Cixi. The UNESCO added Summer Palace to the World Heritage List in December 1998 and was declared a masterpiece of Chinese landscape and design. Lose yourself among the natural beauty and serenity of the hills that surround combined with pavilions, temples and bridges that form a truly harmonious destination.

Apart from exploring the temples, travellers can also hop on a Dragon boat along the river and experience a stunning sail along the river and be surprised with an awe-inspiring view of the Palace. Furthermore, the Grand Pavilion of the Palace is extraordinarily the largest in China, covering an area of over 130 sq. meters. It is octagonal and double-eaved consisting of 24 round and 16 square pillars. Take a walk towards the Longevity Hill and find the Bronze Ox with an inscription on its back. According to Chinese tradition, they believed that tying an ox near a river bank prevents flooding. Furthermore, witness the Temple of Buddhist Virtue, the Sea of Wisdom Temple which is bordered by different other buildings.

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