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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Treasures – Fang Cong “Copy of ‘A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains’ by Wang Ximeng” (Qing Dynasty)
As they say, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”
National Treasures – Zhang Zeduan “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” (Northern Song)
A wonderful long scroll depicting the most prosperous era in China history. This is the original.
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.
National Treasure – Bronze Zun with Four Rams (Shang Dynasty)
Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool? Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three bags full.
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.