Beginning:
The Old Summer Palace, located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, is a royal garden that once bloomed brilliantly. In this garden, the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures has been gathered, and it has become a masterpiece of Chinese classical gardens.
However, over time, many of the park's magnificent buildings were left in ruins after the Anglo-French forces burned down in 1860. Today, visitors can explore the remaining treasures in the Old Summer Palace and feel the vicissitudes of history.
Section 1: As a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty, the Old Summer Palace originally covered an area of 350 hectares and was one of the largest royal gardens in the world. In the park, there are many famous scenic spots, among which the most eye-catching are the "Great Water Law" and the "Seventeen-Hole Bridge". These two landscapes have become the landmark buildings in the park and the first place for visitors to visit the park.
The second paragraph: "The Great Water Method" is one of the most famous water features in the Old Summer Palace, which is cleverly integrated into the landscape design of the garden. Huge waterways meander through the park, and delicate stone boats float on the water, creating a fairyland-like picture.
This design not only shows the unique charm of Chinese garden art, but also makes visitors feel as if they are in an ink painting scroll, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature.
The third section: "Seventeen-hole Bridge" is an ancient stone bridge in the Old Summer Palace, named after its arch bridge with a total of seventeen holes. The bridge connects the two banks of the Great Water Law and is an important transportation hub in the park. The stone railings on the bridge are beautifully carved, forming a unique landscape line. Visitors can stroll on the bridge to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park and feel the historical vicissitudes carried by this ancient bridge.
The fourth paragraph: In addition to the water features, there are many magnificent buildings in the Old Summer Palace, such as the "Daguan Palace" and "Yiyun Pavilion". These buildings were used by emperors during the Qing Dynasty, showing the unique beauty of ancient Chinese architectural art. Although only the remnants of these buildings were left after the fire, they still left a heavy historical imprint on the garden, which is thought-provoking.
Section 5: Over time, the Old Summer Palace gradually evolved into ruins. However, in the midst of this ruin, visitors can feel the vicissitudes of history.
In recent years, in order to protect and restore the cultural heritage of the park, the relevant departments have carried out a series of renovation projects. Although it is not possible to fully restore the former glory, these restoration works have allowed the treasures of the garden to be preserved and provided an opportunity for future generations to appreciate the ancient garden art.
Ending: The Old Summer Palace is a garden that carries the memory of ancient Chinese culture and history. Despite the vicissitudes of life, there is still a strong historical atmosphere in the ruins.
The Great Water Law, the Seventeen-Hole Bridge and various ancient buildings constitute the historical treasures in this ruin. Through the visit to these scenic spots, visitors can better understand and feel the uniqueness of ancient Chinese garden art, and can also trace the glorious years of the Old Summer Palace in the long river of history.