Xieqiqu and Dashuifa

Xieqiqu is a unique attraction in the Summer Garden of the New Yuanmingyuan Palace, which is a replica of the Xieqiqu in the Old Summer Palace in Beijing. This attraction combines European architectural styles, showcasing a unique exotic charm. The main building is exquisite and multi-layered, surrounded by corridors, octagonal halls, and other structures, forming a complete architectural complex. Xieqiqu features a fountain landscape, with swans, koi, and other animal-shaped water spray mechanisms in the fountain pool. When the fountain is turned on, the scene is spectacular and interesting. Visitors can not only appreciate the artistic charm of European architecture but also feel the historical heritage of the Old Summer Palace. Xieqiqu is an attraction that integrates architectural art appreciation, historical and cultural display, and entertainment functions. Dashuifa is also an important attraction in the New Yuanmingyuan Palace, located behind Xieqiqu, forming a straight line with Guanshuifa and Yuanyingguan, creating a spectacular landscape group. Dashuifa's architectural style is unique, with a stone niche-like shape resembling a doorway, hiding a huge lion head water spray device below, forming a spectacular water curtain. Below is a petal-shaped fountain pool, with a steel-built sika deer standing in the center, spraying water from its mouth, adding a touch of vitality and liveliness to the landscape. In addition, there are ten bronze hunting dogs around Dashuifa, spraying water from their mouths directly at the deer, creating layers of water splashes, commonly known as "hunting dogs chasing deer." The New Yuanmingyuan Palace is divided into four gardens: Spring Garden, Summer Garden, Autumn Garden, and Winter Garden, based on the forty scenes of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing. ⏳Visiting time: Tickets are required for admission, priced at CNY 180, with a visiting time of 2 to 3 hours.