Beijing Summer Palace Tour

Located in northwest Beijing, Summer Palace is a super luxury royal garden. Emperor Qianlong ordered the construction of Summer Palace in 1750. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful imperial gardens in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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There are six gates in Summer Palace. The East Palace Gate is next to the Garden of Harmonious Pleasures. The West Gate is also known as the Xi Men Gate. The North Gate is also known as the Bei Gong Men. The South Ruyi Gate is located next to the Xiuyi Bridge.

Aside from the six gates, there are two bridges: the 17-Arch Bridge and the Jade Belt Bridge. The former is a steep arch that allows the Emperor's dragon boat to pass under it. The latter is a stone replica of the original structure.

The Tower of Buddhist Incense was the place where Empress Dowager Cixi sacrificed. She was a rich and extravagant woman and lived in the Summer Palace for a time. From her hall, she still influenced politics. It is one of the most magnificent sights in the Summer Palace. It offers a bird's eye view of the entire palace.

The Long Corridor of Kunming Lake is 728 meters long. It has magnificently painted ceilings and a lot of bridges. In 1992, it was recognized as the longest corridor in the world. It is a masterpiece of Chinese architecture. It was listed in the Guinness World Records book. It was also a theater for the Empress Dowager Cixi.