The royal park of China (China Version)
Situated in the northwest suburbs of Beijing,the famous imperial garden Yiheyuan(Garden of Nurtured Harmony.Known as the Summer Palace in the West)was originally called Qing yi yuan(Garden of Clear Ripples).It was constructed in 1750,the 15th year of the reign of Qing Dynasty Emperor Qian Long,under orders of the emperor to celebrate his mother's 60th birthday.In 1860,the 10th year of the reign of Emperor Xian Feng,Qingyiyuan was burned down by British and French allied forces.In 1886,the 12th year of the reign Emperor Guang Xu,it was reconstructed on orders of Empress Dowager Ci Xi with funds meant for the navy,and was renamed Yiheyuan in 1888.
The Summer Palace consists primarily of Wanshoushan(Longevity Hill)and Kunming Lake of its 2.9-square-kilometer area,water covers three fourths.The ancient buildings cover an area of nearly 70.000 square meters.The Summer Palace with its unmatched scenery is the most heart-cheering place in Beijing. It is a milestone in the history of Chinese garden construction,epitomizing the crean of chinese gardening art.
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