Summer Palace Pictures

- Summer Palace Photos

The Summer Palace was the summer resort for emperors in Qing Dynasty, located in the northwest outskirt of Beijing city. It was first built in 1750 in the period of Emperor Qianlong, and rebuilt in the years of Emperor Guanxu. With an area of 290 hectares, 3/4 is Kunming Lake, others are bank and Longevity Hill. It was the most beautiful park in Beijing, attracting people home and abroad to take pictures.