Summer Palace

Ról ről

Gyors tények: In a park where lake views and ancient architecture intertwine, there is a large artificial lake that covers about two-thirds of the park. You can take a small boat around several stone bridges and waterside corridors. The corridors\' beams and pillars are painted with thousands of small pictures. While walking, you can often encounter live performances of guqin or Kunqu opera, where sounds and images together tell of daily life in the past.

Főbb látnivalók: Strolling through the approximately 728-meter-long corridor at dusk, the scent of osmanthus mingles with the smell of old paint. The colorful paintings under the lights appear soft and almost within reach. Legends about the stone boat often mention that Empress Dowager Cixi once held a private lake appreciation event on the painted boat. Tour guides will recount details of her scattering candies for children on her birthday, and one can imagine hearing the small splashes of the candies falling into the water.

Bennfentes tippek

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, many paths are uneven and there are steep stone steps up Longevity Hill.
• Arrive at opening and head straight to Longevity Hill to beat large tour groups and secure clear photos of the Tower of Buddhist Incense.
• Take a short boat on Kunming Lake for low-angle views of the marble boat and bridges, choose smaller operators to avoid crowded large ferries.
• Avoid visiting during Golden Week or National Day holidays, instead pick weekdays for quieter paths and shorter lines.

Gyakorlati információk

Útmutatás

Hivatalos weboldal

További látnivalók itt: Beijing

Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square

Temple of Heaven

Mutianyu Great Wall