Beijing China : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 1 Beijing China The Summer Palace
Slide 2 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 2 The Summer Palace is the archetypal Chinese garden, and is ranked amongst the most noted and classical gardens of the world. In 1998, it was listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO
Slide 3 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 3 The Lake was frozen in Winter, but still the beauty of the scene
is here with the bridge, and the Willows and the setting
Slide 4 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 4 there are the Eastern Bank and Western Bank, Seventeen-Arch Bridge, Nanhu Island, the largest island in Summer Palace,
Slide 5 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 5 Frozen waters of the river in Winter flow under the bridge
Slide 6 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 6 Frozen Lake with the frozen Marble Boat which was used for entertaining
Slide 7 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 7 In Summer, the Summer Palace is now a tourist attraction,
and they paddle the lakes in plastic Boats, now frozen.
Slide 8 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 8 The Marble Boat. It is made of solid Marble and was
the main entertaining Area in Summer… built in
western style with elaborate decorations
Slide 9 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 9 Long Walkways were
Lined with the paintings
And verse of Famous
Chinese Artists and
Poets.
It was a very beautiful
Walkway to the
Residences and
The gardens
Slide 10 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 10 Buildings were ornately decorated and colorfully
designed by the Emperor Dowager Cixi in 1888
Slide 11 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 11 the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity served as the office of the Emperor, the Hall of Jade Ripples where Guangxu lived, the Hall of Joyful Longevity, Cixi's residence, the Garden of Virtue and Harmony where Cixi was entertained, Yiyun House , where once lived the Empress Longyu, and Long Gallery, which measures the longest in Chinese gardens. Names of the Halls and Buildings
Slide 12 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 12 Traditionally the
Heavenly Palace
Was where the Emperor
And the Empress
Slept.
Slide 13 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 13 Entrance Steps to the hall, and bronze Water Pots
Slide 14 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 14 Constructed in the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), during the succeeding reign of feudal emperors; it was extended continuously. By the time of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it had become a luxurious royal garden providing royal families with rest and entertainment.
Slide 15 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 15 Court Area: this is where Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu met officials, conducted state affairs and rested. Entering the East Palace Gate, visitors may see the main palace buildings:
Slide 16 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 16
Slide 17 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 17 Walking to the Heavenly Palace along a long line
Slide 18 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 18 Entrance to the Hall
of Jewelry
and Zen Fu Hall
And the modern
Coffee Bar
Slide 19 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 19 Pagoda House by the lake with pavilion and outdoor areas
Slide 20 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 20 Many animal Statues decorate the gardens and the entrances to buildings
Slide 21 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 21 Emperor Dowager Cixi was very fond of Dragons,
and there are many Dragon statues in the gardens
Slide 22 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 22 This is rather romantic.
Twin trees meet in an arch
Rather beautiful, and
A popular place for photos
Slide 23 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 23 Opulent Interior with rich carpets and furniture
Slide 24 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 24 The Wedding Room…
Slide 25 : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 25 Different levels to enter the Temple of Heaven
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Palace Facts about The Summer Palace : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 26 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Palace Facts about The Summer Palace The Summer Palace started out life as the Garden of Clear Ripples
Artisans reproduced the garden architecture styles of various palaces in China
Kunming Lake was created by extending an existing body of water to imitate the West Lake in Hangzhou.
It served as a summer resort for Empress Dowager Cixi, who diverted 30 million taels of silver, said to be originally designated for the Chinese navy (Beiyang Fleet), into the reconstruction and enlargement of the Summer Palace
Links : Active English Marguerite Carstairs 2010 27 Links http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/summer.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Palace
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