The moment you step into the Summer Palace, it is as if you have traveled back in time and space to the royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty. As one of the most famous classical gardens in China, the Summer Palace attracts thousands of visitors with its unique charm. In order to make your visit more enjoyable, I will carefully plan a tour route for you to take you to the essence of the Summer Palace.
1. Opening: Renshou Hall and Kunming Lake.
First of all, we come to the starting point of the Summer Palace, the Renshou Palace. This palace was the place where the Qing Dynasty emperors handled government affairs, and it is also one of the largest palaces in the Summer Palace. Standing in front of the Inju Hall, you can feel the solemnity and momentum of the royal garden. From here, we can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Kunming Lake, the lake and mountains complement each other, so that the best people forget to return.
2. Explore historical relics: Dehe Garden and Harmony Garden.
Next, we head to the Tak Wo Garden. Once the site of the Qing Dynasty emperors' big celebrations, it's now a great place for visitors to explore the historical sites. The architectural style in Dehe Park is unique, integrating Chinese and Western elements, making people feel the depth and diversity of history.
Immediately after, we will arrive at the Harmony Garden. This garden is known for its small and delicate size, and is a "garden within a garden" in the Summer Palace. The buildings, rockeries and ponds in the Harmony Park are scattered, forming a beautiful picture. Here, you can feel the charm and charm of traditional Chinese gardens.
3. Taste the royal gardens: the promenade and the 17-hole bridge.
Walking through the Harmony Garden, we came to the promenade. This winding promenade is one of the most famous attractions in the Summer Palace and the longest gallery in the world. The promenade is flanked by beautiful colorful paintings, telling stories and legends in Chinese history. Walking in the corridor, it is like being in a flowing picture, so that you will never want to return.
Next, we will cross the Seventeen-Hole Bridge. The bridge is a landmark in the Summer Palace, with a length of 150 meters, a width of 8 meters, and 17 bridge holes. Standing on the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain in the distance. This is one of the best places to enjoy the beauty of the Summer Palace.
4. Enjoy the natural scenery: Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain.
Walking down the 17-hole bridge, we came to the shore of Kunming Lake. The lakes and mountains here complement each other, and the scenery is pleasant. You can choose to take a boat trip to Kunming Lake and experience the beauty of the lake and mountains. While strolling along the lakeside, you can also enjoy the weeping willows and lotus flowers in full bloom by the lakeside, which is refreshing.
Finally, we ascended Wanshou Mountain. This is the highest point in the Summer Palace, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Summer Palace. Standing on the hill, you can feel the magnificence and vastness of the royal garden. Here, you can enjoy the natural scenery and cultural landscape of the Summer Palace.
5. Ending: The Summer Palace at sunset.
When the sun sets, the entire Summer Palace is shrouded in golden afterglow. At this moment, the Summer Palace seems to be dressed in a golden coat, which is even more beautiful and moving. You can choose to sit by the lake or in a pavilion on the hill and enjoy the beauty of the Summer Palace at sunset. At this point, our Summer Palace tour route has also come to an end. I hope you have experienced the mystery and charm of the royal gardens on this tour!