Summer Palace, Yiheyuan

Summer Palace

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The Summer Palace, Yiheyuan in Chinese, is the most celebrated imperial garden in China. The garden came into existence early in the 1750s and had once been a summer resort for the emperors. It is acclaimed as a museum of gardens in China, for a visit to this garden bestow on sightseers a glimpse of representative scenes all over China.

Introduction

Court Area
East Palace Gate
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Hall of Jade Ripples
Garden of Virtue and Harmony
Hall of Joyful Longevity

Longevity Hill Area

Longevity Hill

Long Corridor

Hall of Dispelling Clouds

Tower of Buddhist Incense

Hall of the Sea of Wisdom

Back Lake

Suzhou Market Street

Garden of Harmonious Interests

Kunming Lake Area

Bronze Ox

Seventeen-Arch Bridge

Nanhu Island

Marble Boat

Comments and Questions

hi where do u find who designed and constructed the summer palace

Reply10/20/2011 6:43:54 PMbernadette, Australia

Carl :10/21/2011 5:44:51 PM

I think from the Chinese history.

brookeee :10/22/2011 9:53:11 PM

what do u see in the summer palace ?

Peter :10/23/2011 7:14:15 PM

the ancient palaces, beautiful gardens, lakes, hills, and bridges.

Hello,
1) May I ask where do the buses No.330, 331, 332,690, 696,683 stop at?
2) If I take the subway, I will arrive at Bei Gong Men but I would like to start my tour at the East Gate.
3) How much is the boat fare in Kunming Lake to see the 17 Arch Bridge?
Thank-you.

Reply9/3/2011 3:23:22 AMJasmin, Singapore

Lily :9/4/2011 8:20:45 PM

1. the buses stop near the east gate of Summer Palace.
2. so you can take the buses instead of the subway .
3. CNY 20 - 50 per hour for a boat, but you need to pay CNY 400 as deposit, which will return to you after you finish the boat tour.

Does bus 120 go to Summer Palace? If so , how to take this bus 120?

Tq

Reply3/22/2011 10:44:00 PMcindy, Malaysia

Fred :3/23/2011 10:17:00 PM

no, bus 120 do not go to Summer Palace
you can find the buses to Summer palace here:
http://www.beijingtrip.com/transport/bus-search.asp?tp=2&cityname=Beijing&from=Summer+Palace&redo=1&x=21&y=11

What time is the last bus that leaves from Summer Palace?

How far is the walking distance from summer palace to the bus station?

Thanks

Reply3/22/2011 1:18:00 AMcindy, Malaysia

Fred :3/22/2011 9:56:00 PM

at 23:00.
you can see the entrance when you get off the bus.

I have been there. It is ginormous!!!

Reply8/2/2009 7:09:00 AMvanessa, Hong Kong, China

John D. ( United States ) :10/19/2009 9:47:00 AM

It is quite large. If it sparks your interest one could easily spend multiple hours there because it is infact, quite massive

Planning to visit Beijing nxt year.

Reply3/17/2010 4:39:00 AMMas, Malaysia

i wish was there some day...

Reply11/5/2009 9:17:00 AMcory, Indonesia

Hey Elizabeth, you need to get your priorities right. First learn to spell, and then think about exploring the world.

Reply9/25/2009 10:05:00 PMDonald D., Albania

Michael M. ( United States ) :10/19/2009 9:46:00 AM

Donald is starting the flame war

im going to beijing in october... this is going to be in my visit list. =)

Reply9/10/2009 9:28:00 PMAngie Gan, Singapore

Chai Hock Beng ( Malaysia ) :10/4/2009 1:14:00 AM

Same here ... will be my first visit to Beijing (Oct 17 to Oct 22). Very much looking forward to exploring Beijing.

it is so cool!!

Reply7/7/2009 8:41:00 PMerin

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