Summer Palace.

[Summer Palace Travel Guide] I. Introduction to the Summer Palace The Summer Palace is located in Haidian District, Beijing. It is the most well-preserved royal garden in China and a World Cultural Heritage site. It combines natural landscapes and cultural buildings, making it a great place to learn about ancient Chinese garden art and history and culture. II. Travel Guide 1. Itinerary Planning - Recommended duration: Reserve a full day to fully appreciate the landscape and experience the activities in the garden. 2. Transportation Guide - Take Subway Line 4 and get off at Beigongmen Station, then walk to the Summer Palace. - Take a bus, such as Yuntong 204 or Yuntong 206, and get off at the Summer Palace Station. 3. Tour Route - Morning: Enter from the East Palace Gate and first visit the palace area buildings such as the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and the Hall of Joyful Longevity to learn about the life of the Qing Dynasty emperors and empress dowagers. - Morning: Go to Longevity Hill to visit attractions such as the Tower of Buddhist Incense and the Hall of Dispelling Clouds and enjoy the garden landscape. - Noon: Have lunch in the garden and taste Beijing's special dishes, such as Zhajiang noodles and fried liver. - Afternoon: Visit Kunming Lake, take a boat to enjoy the lake view, and visit attractions such as the Seventeen-Arch Bridge and the Long Corridor. - Evening: Enjoy the sunset by the lake or watch traditional performances, such as Peking Opera and acrobatics, in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. 4. Must-visit Attractions - Hall of Benevolence and Longevity: The place where Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu governed. - Tower of Buddhist Incense: The iconic building of the Summer Palace, with Buddha statues and scriptures inside. - Long Corridor: Famous for its exquisite stone murals, it is one of the most famous attractions in the Summer Palace. - Seventeen-Arch Bridge: The design was inspired by A Dream of Red Mansions and is a representative building of the Summer Palace. 5. Tour Season - The best time to visit is from May to October, when the flowers and plants in the garden are lush and the scenery is pleasant. - The Summer Palace after snow in winter also has a unique charm, and you can enjoy the pavilions in the snow. 6. Precautions - The Summer Palace covers a large area. Please pay attention to physical distribution when visiting and wear comfortable shoes. - During the tour, please abide by the regulations of the scenic spot, protect the environment, and do not litter. Through the above guide, I hope you have a pleasant journey in the Summer Palace!