Summer Imperial Palace (Yiheyuan) in China, Beijing resort
Rating: 8,3/10 (603 votes)  This palace is located 20 kilometers northwest of the capital of China.It is a spacious ensemble with temples, residential buildings, parks and pavilions that are spread out on the shores of an artificial lake. The park is divided into two parts - park and palace. Entering the main gate of the park, you can get to the Renshoudian Pavilion, which used to be the residence of Empress Cixi and her eldest son Guangxu. A little to the east is the complex theater premises in Deheyuan, and to the west - a gallery, the length of which is 728 meters. The walking area of Yiheyuan is also a special attraction. It includes Wanshoshuan Mountain, which occupies one-fourth of the area of the entire park, Lake Kunminghu, which was created in the likeness of Lake Xihu in Hangzhou province, as well as Houhu Lake and Houshan Mountain. The main building of the entire palace ensemble, Foxiange Temple, is located right in the center of Wanshou Mountain.      We also recommend reading Gugong Imperial Palace (”Forbidden City”) in China, Beijing Resort Topic: Summer Imperial Palace (Yiheyuan) in China, Beijing resort. |
