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Jun 19, 2024 · October 18 marks the 160th anniversary of the burning and massive looting of the Old Summer Palace, in which there are more than 100 garden landscapes. Also known as Yuanmingyuan, it was built in the 18th and 19th centuries during the Qing Dynasty (1636-1911).
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Yuanmingyuan, also known as the Old Summer Palace, was first...
- Old Summer Palace map returned to original site - Chinadaily ...
Jun 24, 2024 · Known as the "Garden of Gardens," the Yuanmingyuan or Old Summer Palace was once a treasure trove of human culture, creatively integrating not only the essence of ancient Chinese horticulture but also Western garden styles.
2 days ago · Yuanmingyuan, also known as the Old Summer Palace, was first built in 1707. Covering over 350 hectares, it was the imperial resort during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and has been generally considered the peak of Chinese garden art.
4 days ago · Referring to historical documents, archaeological research, scattered architectural ruins and ancient artworks portraying original scenes, people have to rely on their imagination to get an impression of the past splendor of Yuanmingyuan, or the Old Summer Palace, in Beijing.
6 days ago · The current exhibition focuses on portable items like pottery, most of which were made during the heyday of the palace under the rules of emperors Kang Xi, Yong Zheng and Qian Long, and they reveal a lot about life in the palace for the royal family, concubines, eunuchs, and even ordinary staff.
Jun 13, 2024 · The Old Summer Palace, also known as Yuanmingyuan or Yuanmingyuan Park, originally called the Imperial Gardens, and sometimes called the Winter Palace, was a complex of palaces and gardens in present-day Haidian District, Beijing, China.
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5 days ago · The city plan was unaltered, though many palaces, temples, and pavilions were added outside the walls to the west, notably those that comprised the Old Summer Palace, built in the 17th century, and the Summer Palace, built in the late 19th century.
