Breathtaking Gardens & Ancient Art
Neighborhood: Hai Dian District
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Located 15 kilometers from central Beijing, this World Heritage Site is a popular tourist attraction. The Summer Palace is a breathtaking display of ancient art and architecture, lush royal gardens and amazing views. The Palace consists of numerous pavilions, towers, bridges and corridors and the gardens are some of the best preserved in China. First built in the Qing Dynasty in 1750 and known as the Garden of Clear Ripples, the Palace was almost completely destroyed in the war of 1860 and was restored in 1886.
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Number 1 must see in Beijing
If you're the least bit adventurous, skip the tour groups, have a good guide book, and see this ...
Reviewed by:mawa9 from on Jul 08 2008
I loved it
Crowded in the summer, because it is such a great place. I want to go back. Be ready to walk and go ...
Reviewed by:texastochina from on May 28 2008
Stunning
The Summer Palace- a short and cheap taxi ride from central Beijing- is well worth a day long visit....
Reviewed by:fantailnz from on Jan 16 2008
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