| The Summer Palace is the best preserved imperial | | | | “Garden of Clear Ripples” when it was first |
| garden in the world that clearly depicts the essence | | | | built in the 12th century. It is said that the best |
| of classical Chinese architecture in its own unique | | | | designers and landscapers in China combined the |
| way. It is the ideal place to get an idea of how | | | | styles of different gardens and palaces from |
| traditional Chinese landscape gardening creates a | | | | throughout the Empire in building this remarkable |
| poetic harmonization of different scenes. This can | | | | monument. |
| even be seen in its Chinese name Yihe yuan which | | | | In its long history the Summer Palace complex |
| literally means the "Gardens of Nurtured Harmony". | | | | suffered two major attacks and was even |
| It is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden | | | | destroyed by fire. In 1911, with the birth of the |
| design where the natural beauty of landscaped hills | | | | Republic of China it was declared a public park and |
| and open water is blended with man made pavilions, | | | | today it serves as a recreational park which attracts |
| arched bridges, decorated corridors and breezeways | | | | many tourists to the area. |
| to form a edifice of exceptional aesthetic value. | | | | In 1998 UNESCO included the Summer Palace on |
| As its name indicates the Summer Palace was used | | | | World Heritage List recognizing it as a symbol of one |
| as a luxurious royal garden retreat where China's | | | | of the world’s major civilizations. Grand Millennium |
| royal families used to relax and enjoy the beautiful | | | | Beijing is a premier five star Beijing hotel which offers |
| gardens and spend a relaxing time in the airy pavilions | | | | the best facilities for the global travelers who come |
| during the summer. It was originally known as the | | | | to visit this historical landmark. |