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The Summer Palace (YiHeYuan) |
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The Summer Palace (YiHeYuan) |
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 Introduction MapHistorySuZhou
Market StreetTibetan
Style Temple (1)Tibetan
Style Temple (2)DuoBao
Glazed PagodaTop
of Longevity HillThrough
a Picture ScrollThe
Long CorridorKunMing
LakeTower
of Buddhist Fragrance (1)Tower
of Buddhist Fragrance (2)The
Marble BoatDragon
BoatsHeading
WestThe
Naval AcademyWonderful
BridgesBeautiful
Scenery (1)Beautiful
Scenery (2)The
Jade Belt BridgeThe
Grand PavilionThe
17 Arch BridgeEmperor's
Administration AreaThe
Chinese Opera
TheatreGarden
of Harmonious InterestsRelaxing
at the Summer PalaceSunset
at the Summer Palace (1)Sunset
at the Summer Palace (2)Other
Places of Interest
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Relaxing in the Summer PalaceAs you walk back from the Grand Pavillion towards Longevity Hill you will pass The Bronze Ox.
According to ancient tradition, tying an ox near to a river bank or lake side could help prevent flooding. Gradually, tradition changed to make a depictional ox suffient for this purpose.
Eventually you will reach an island that is an ideal place to sit on a rock and relax, taking in views of all the main places you have just visited - plus the pagoda on YuQuan Hill ...
The Summer Palace also contains a number of tranquil small gardens within the area around Longevity Hill.
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