Yuanmingyuan, A testament to imperial grandeur amidst poignant ruins

28 Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Each scenic spot is very large

4.8

Introduction

A royal palace garden near the Summer Palace, consisting of three sections: the Garden of Perfect Brightness, Garden of Eternal Spring, and Garden of Blossoming Spring. For over 150 years, this palace garden was created and managed by the emperors of the Qing dynasty. Unfortunately, in 1860, the main buildings of the garden were burned to ashes by the British and French armies. Nowadays, visitors can only mourn in the ruins and search for the once glorious imperial shadows. The Garden of Blossoming Spring is a collection of various small water gardens, including many scenic spots and landscapes. The annual Lotus Festival of the Garden of Perfect Brightness is also held here. The Garden of Eternal Spring, on the other hand, is mainly centered around large water features, with the most famous landscape being the Grand Waterworks. In the spring, apricot blossoms bloom, as described in an imperial poem: "The spring is deep and the flowers are in full bloom, shining like rosy clouds." The flower season is from March to April, and various flower scenes can be seen throughout the garden, with major viewing points including the Flower God Temple, Mingchun Gate, and Apricot Blossom Spring Pavilion.

Address

28 Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Opening hours

07:00-18:00 (Mon-Sun, March 16 - April 30, September 01 - October 15) 07:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun, May 01 - August 31) 07:00-17:30 (Mon-Sun, October 16 - March 15 of next year)

Transportation

Bus routes: You can take bus 129, 331, 424, 432, 438 or the sightseeing bus line 3 to the south gate of the Summer Palace, and walk to the destination. Subway: You can take Line 4 of the subway to the Yuanmingyuan Station and exit at B, and walk to the destination.

Phone 010-82539566;010-62628501