Forbidden City – Qianlong Garden 乾隆花園
Built as part of a retirement home, Qianlong Garden 乾隆花園 is the peak of the artistic achievement of an era.
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Beihai Park – Landscape of the Western Foothills 西麓景观
In our last instalment of the Beihai Park series, we take a look at the remaining scenic spots in BeihaiContinue Reading
Beihai Park – Temple of Eternal Peace 永安寺
The centre of the scenic spot of Jade Flower Island 琼华岛 in Beihai Park is Temple of Eternal Peace 永安寺, and the core of Temple of Eternal Peace is the White Dagoba 白塔.
Beihai Park – White Dagoba 白塔
A dagoba is a dome-shaped structure that houses sacred Buddhist relics. And you can see the White Dagoba in Beihai Park anyway inside the park.
Beihai Park – Jingxin Studio Garden 静心斋
When you are the emperor, you can have anything in the world.
Beihai Park – Enjoying Snow Yard 快雪堂
Qianlong built a yard to showcase the engravings of a rubbings of a famous calligrapher.
Beihai Park – Features of Beihai Park
There used to be 49 pavilions, 32 bridges (the longest is 144m and the shortest is 0.57m) and 25 pailous in Beihai Park, most of which have been left to this day.
Beihai Park – Western Heaven Temple 西天梵境
This was the first religious building in Beihai Park that dated back to Ming dynasty.
Beihai Park – Temples on the North Bank
A filial son built these temples for his pious mother’s pleasure and blessing. Only possible if you are the emperor.
Beihai Park – Moat Pool 濠濮間
This is a hidden offsite residence of Emperor Qianlong in Beihai Park tucked away behind some decorative stones.