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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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The Pavilion of Buddhist FragranceProceed left (that is, east) along the Long Corridor for about 10 minutes until you reach the entrance to the main palace buildings. You will need to buy an additional ticket to enter - but this place is well worth the small charge.
'Cloud-Dispelling Hall' and 'Pavilion of Buddhist Fragrance' are the main constructions on this south side of Longevity Hill. Being built on a base constructed with carved marble, and surrounded by a terrace with marble railings, these graceful and magnificent buildings were the site where emperors and empresses received congratulations at their birthday ceremonies.
The octagonal, 3-storied and quadruple-eaved wood-constructed Pavilion of Buddhist Fragrance (FoXiangGe) is the highest and largest grand architecture in the Summer Palace. The 40-meter-high tower is built on a 20-meter high stone terrace half way up the Hill - hence it seems to touch the clouds and looks graceful and beautiful. This symbol of the Summer Palace can be seen for miles around.
A nine-level pagoda was originally planned for the tower's location but Emperor QianLong (1711-1799) ordered it to be dismantled during the construction of the eighth level. The Tower of Buddhist Fragrance (or Incense) replaced it in 1758.
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