"Summer Palace"

SUMMER PALACE @ BEIJING CHINA #VisitChina #TripAbroad #VisitAbroad #beijingtrip #beijing #China "Summer Palace" is another place with a good atmosphere, beautiful views, and many photo spots. It is open to tourists. The palace is located in Beijing, China, about 8 kilometers northwest of the Forbidden City. The place was built almost a thousand years ago, so many important events have happened, including being used as a place to confine the Guangxu Emperor, who was the emperor in name only. The real power lies with Empress Dowager Cixi. See many beautiful and unusual buildings for you to see up close. The Summer Palace is one of the most important palaces in ancient China that still remains as evidence of the most magnificent grandeur from the past. This palace covers an area of ​​over 3.08 square kilometers. In addition to the beautifully constructed palace buildings, the Summer Palace is also full of many beautiful and valuable buildings and artworks, such as the famous Kunming Lake, which was built by human labor, or Wanshou Mountain. Together, they form a famous scenic view. 🗺 In 1998, UNESCO recognized the Summer Palace in Beijing as one of the most valuable world heritage sites, both for its architectural wonders built by hand and for its valuable architecture that reflects China's long history and artistic achievements. 🏰 The Summer Palace and its gardens were registered as a world heritage site under the name "The Summer Palace and Gardens in Beijing" at the 22nd Session of the World Heritage Committee in 1998 in Kyoto, Japan. ⏰ Opening and closing hours The Summer Palace is open to tourists to visit its beauty every day, including the Chinese National Day. The opening hours vary depending on the season, as follows: Tourist season (April - October) The main gate of the palace is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (last entry at 6:00 p.m.) However, some gardens and exhibition buildings are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except for the Chinese National Day or October 1 of each year. The gates will open from 6:00 am,) Other seasons (November - March) The main gate of the palace will be open from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (last entry at 5:00 pm), but some gardens or exhibition buildings will be open from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. 💰Admission fees There are 2 types of tickets for the Summer Palace: General tickets for entering the Summer Palace and visiting the beautiful buildings, and special tickets for visiting the Summer Palace, which can also visit all galleries and exhibitions of the Summer Palace. The prices vary depending on the season: Peak season (April - October) General tickets are 30 yuan/person, and special tickets are 60 yuan/person. Other seasons (November - March) General tickets are 20 yuan/person, and special tickets are 50 yuan/person.