The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces, in Beijing, China. The Summer Palace is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. It covers and expanse of 2.9 kilometers, three-quarters of which is water.
Address: China, Beijing, Haiden
Opened:1750
Height: 60 meters
Architectural Style: Chinese Architectural
Function: Palace
Facts on the Summer Palace:
1. It was first built in the 12th century as an imperial palace for the king
2. The Summer Palace in the Northwest suburban Beijing is the largest and most complete imperial palace existing in China
3. It is known as the mother of all imperial palaces
4. In 1860 and 1900, it was destroyed by European troops
5. In 1912, it was rebuilt again
6. It is said to be the best Imperial Palace in the world
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