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Summer Palace

A historic imperial garden in Beijing, featuring landscapes and architecture designed for relaxation and entertainment of the Qing Dynasty rulers.

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The palatial Summer Palace, an imperial garden in the Qing Dynasty, was later rebuilt as the summer residence for the Empress Dowager Cixi. Enjoy a peaceful walk around Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake and admire the 118-foot stone boat on the lake’s northwestern shore. 

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Summer Palace Guides

  • Best Things to do in China Under $50

    onestep4ward (Johnny Ward)
    China is full of places to visit and things to do, you can do them all if you’ve got an endless cash supply but if you’re on a budget you have to choose carefully. The country is great for those on a budget, checkout this list of the 10 best things to do in China under $50. I think you’ll be surprised how cheap some of these world class attractions are, more than one is free!

Summer Palace Articles

  • 35 Essential Things to Do in Beijing

    Beijing is a city of contrasts and a metropolis in constant flux. The Chinese capital’s wide boulevards and modern skyscrapers have been rapidly eclipsing the charming hútòngs (alleyways) and sìhéyuàn (courtyard homes) for decades, but there is still plenty of history and culture in the ‘Jing. From exploring the Forbidden City and riding bicycles through […]

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