Summer Palace

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Publishing Date: 2008-01-01
Features: The Summer Palace is located in the northwest of Beijing, covering an area of over 290 hectares. It is connected with the peaks of Xishan and Yuquan Mountain, forming a harmonious landscape. To the north of the palace is the lush and elegant Wanshou Mountain. Ancient cypresses and pines shade the magnificent palaces, pavilions, and temples. Grand and exquisite stone and bronze sculptures are scattered throughout the area, with towers, corridors, halls, and pavilions arranged in a star-like pattern. The Golden Pavilion of Fragrant Incense, resplendent in gold and jade, overlooks the vast Kunming Lake to the south, with its waters clear and jade-like. Inspired by the Long of Hangzhou West Lake and the mythical islands of the East Sea, Kunming Lake occupies three-quarters of the palace's area. The lake and mountains reflect each other, creating a naturally breathtaking scene that resembles a paradise on earth.