Beijing Summer Palace – The Emperor’s Summer Hangout

Beijing Summer Palace – I guess those of you who have entered this page from Google search was taken aback by my description “Why I will not visit the Palace?”

Of course, it is a marketing gimmick!

Sorry about that, but if not, you will be missing a great deal on what Summer Palace can really offer to you.

Today, I have opted for a different way to show you the good and bad of Beijing Summer Palace.

I will be gathering feedbacks from people who have visited the Summer Palace to give you a more balanced view.

Of course, I would show you a great video clip of the Summer Palace to whet your appetite. I am sure you will love to be in the Summer Palace this instant.

Lets’ start with a brief introduction

The Summer Palace is about 800-YEAR-OLD and was used as a summer residence by Chinese Emperors.

Basically, it was a summer retreat from the main imperial palace now known as Forbidden City.

Even the Emperors have their own Fort Lauderdale to have fun under the sun!

Within the Summer Palace, you will be able to view many traditional Chinese gardens that used rocks, plants, pavilions, ponds, cobble paths to create a calming effect.

But you have to see it to believe how nice the gardens are!

So, enough of reading, let’s to savor the beauty of Summer Palace by watching this video clip before we read the comments from friends about the Summer Palace.

Enjoy the accompanying Chinese classical music in the clip too!

Beijing Summer Palace Video

Let’s read the comments for more information ...

- “We traveled through the entrance - island - boat trip to Marble Boat - Marble boat - pavilions - Palace. This took us about 3 hours and we only covered a small area.”

- “Entrance to the Palace area: CNY30 Entrance to the Palace building: CNY10 Boat trip: CNY5 We took a taxi from the Forbidden City, about CNY30.”

- “The Palace was crowded. This would be a great place to spend a day without the crowds. Though this is highly unlikely especially during 2008. It’s the Olympics inBeijing!”

- “The highlights at the Summer Palace include - a marble boat, a series of distinct bridges, a 41-meter high tower offering commanding views of the lake and the Beijing skyline, and a 728-meter long corridor (be sure to look up at the paintings). The costs? 60 RMB.”