The Finale of Summer Palace

Here's the finale of the Summer Palace. Loaded with more photos and captions. In this posting we will be heading to the 17 Arch Bridge as well as some pavilion and the chance to see the statue of Dragon King.  Another Suzhou road on the way to the bridge..it's a long walk to that bridge unless you want to take a boat ride..but it was very windy that day.And on the way I came across one of the Emperor's hall..well this photo was taken from outside..no...

Read More

Escape to Summer Palace 3

The part 3 of the Summer Palace Series shall cover about the Tower of Buddhist Incense (佛香阁）。 It was originally built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong but was unfortunately burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. From then it was rebuilt again to it original design and style during the Emperor Guangxu's reign )1875-1908). The tower itself gas 3 storers with four layered eaves, standing tall at 36.44 meter. On a 20 meter high stone...

Read More

4 Great Regions in the Summer Palace

Back to the 2nd series of the Summer Palace..well this part is going to be the 4 Great Regions in the Summer Palace. These 4 Great Regions were built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). As you can see the buildings below, it's of Tibetan Buddhism style. The 4 regions were given the name Jambudvipa, Uttarakara, Purvavidewa and Aparagodahiya. The meaning of these Sanskrit name are basically names of continents. Most of the structures...

Read More