How to play the Summer Palace?
Since ancient times, China people have a special affinity for nature, especially the living environment close to mountains and rivers. Emperors are no exception, so they are keen to build gardens in natural landscapes. Looking at the Summer Palace carefully, it is really this principle, which is mainly composed of Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain! Look at the top of Wanshou Mountain first, and the crossing journey officially begins!
1. Paiyuntang and Foxiangge
Baiyun Temple and Buddha Ge Xiang Scenic Area are the central axis buildings with the most complete architectural layout and the richest architectural forms in the Summer Palace. They are places where Cixi was worshipped on her birthday. These buildings are the most spectacular buildings in the Summer Palace. In the Buddha Pavilion, there is a place that attracts Buddha. Every month, Cixi will burn incense and worship Buddha.
Venue: Qianshan Scenic Area of Wanshou Mountain
2. A fragrant world and a sea of wisdom
On the north hillside of Foxiang Pavilion, there are many incense rings and wisdom seas, which were built during the reign of Qing Qianlong. Fragrant world is the place name of the Buddha country, and it is an archway decorated with brick and glass veneer. Wisdom Sea is a brick building with the whole structure, which does not need the support of beams and columns, so it is commonly known as beamless hall. This is the commanding height of Wanshou Mountain. Without smooth steps, it is difficult to climb from the Buddha Pavilion to test the piety of believers.
Venue: Qianshan Scenic Area of Wanshou Mountain
3. Jingfuyuan
In the late Qing Dynasty, Cixi often watched the rain and the moon in Jingfu Pavilion and met with foreign envoys. Sometimes it also entertains the family of the foreign minister. Jingfuge has even become a historical witness of the peaceful liberation of Beiping and a memorial place with special significance. 20 14 On June 6th, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of the Summer Palace, Jingfu Pavilion was opened to tourists.
Venue: Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area
4. Happy Park
The humorous garden is located in the northeast corner of the Summer Palace. Because it is small and exquisite, it has its own game in the Summer Palace, so it is called "the garden in the garden". There are five bridges in the humorous garden, among which Zhiyu Bridge is the most famous: it is close to the water and convenient to watch fish, so it is named Zhiyu Bridge. Emperor Qianlong loved Huishan Garden very much, and often entertained ministers, enjoyed the scenery and recited poems in the garden.
Venue: Wanshou Mountain Rear Scenic Area
5.suzhou street
Located in the middle of Suzhou Creek, the street is more than 300 meters long, with one water and two streets, and the market is along the coast. This used to be the water street where the Qing Empress visited the city. The busiest time here is the Palace City in Suzhou Street every Spring Festival. Along the way, you can enjoy many folk arts and performances. There are also performances such as Peking Opera, Guzheng and Pipa on the Lan Tao Building in Suzhou Street.
Venue: Wanshou Mountain Rear Scenic Area
6. Lianning Church
Built in the Qianlong period, it is an important scenic building in Houhu Lake, surrounded by mountains and waters, quiet and quiet. Due to the heating problem in winter, Lianning Hall is only open from April 1 to1October 3 1 in the annual tourist season, and it is closed seasonally at other times to show the maintenance of furniture treasures in the Summer Palace in Ming and Qing Dynasties. During the opening period, it was linked with Suzhou Street Tickets.
Venue: Wanshou Mountain Rear Scenic Area
7. Look into the distance
Commonly known as "Kanyu Building", it was built in Guangxu period. The whole building is located on a high platform with a wide view from the north. It was specially built for Cixi to watch the annual temple fair outside the north wall of the Summer Palace.
Venue: Wanshou Mountain Rear Scenic Area
Different from the temples and Buddhist atmosphere in Wanshou Mountain, the scenic spots in Kunming Lake are softer. Because it is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, it is also known as the West Lake with rippling blue waves and vast smoke waves. Look at the ups and downs in the west and the pavilions in the north; There is a western dike in the lake, and there are peaches and willows on it. One of the design features of Kunming Lake is its west dike and the bridge on it. You can pay attention to it when you visit ~
8. Nanhu Island
Nanhu Island is located in the southeast of Kunming Lake in yi river County, corresponding to Wanshou Mountain. Built according to the traditional model of "one pool and three mountains", it symbolizes the mythical Penglai dreamland. Cixi once watched the exercises of Beiyang Naval Academy here. The existing buildings were all the scale after Cixi rebuilt the Summer Palace during Guangxu period, and they were restored as they were.
9. Take a walk
The promenade is located at the southern foot of Wanshou Mountain, facing Kunming Lake. It was recognized as the longest promenade in the world in 1992 and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Every beam in the gallery is painted, with a total of more than 14000. The figure paintings in the paintings are all based on China's classic works, which can be appreciated carefully.
Location: Around Kunming Lake
10. Renshoutang
It was built in the 15th year of Qing Qianlong (1750), burned by the British and French allied forces in the 10th year of Xianfeng (1860) and rebuilt in the 12th year of Guangxu (1886). This is the place where Cixi and Guangxu lived in the garden. They were in charge of the court affairs, received congratulations and met foreign envoys. It was the main building of the Summer Palace.
Location: Around Kunming Lake
1 1. leshoutang
It is the main building in the residential area of the Summer Palace. Leshou Hall faces Kunming Lake, backed by Wanshou Mountain, facing Renshou Hall in the east and the promenade in the west. This is the best place to live and play in the park. As the actual ruler of the Qing Dynasty, Cixi spent almost all her later years here. Therefore, Le Shoutang also witnessed the life of Empress Dowager Cixi in her later years.
Location: Around Kunming Lake
12. Seventeen-span bridge
It is located on Kunming Lake, flying between Dongdi and Nanhu Island, connecting Didi Island. As the largest stone railing in the garden, it has also become a swaying pearl necklace. It would be even more beautiful if you could enjoy her in the lake by boat.
Location: Around Kunming Lake
Best season+best travel route
It is best to go to the Summer Palace from May to June, 65438+ 10. Besides the Royal Garden, you can also see many flowers, trees and beautiful photos. Lotus, in particular, is a major feature of the Summer Palace. If you go in winter, you'd better wait until after the snow. Pavilions and pavilions are also unique against the snow. For the convenience of sightseeing, I recommend several tourist routes to you.
1. Tickets for the East Palace Gate
Donggongmen-Ninjuji-Wenchang Academy-Yulantang, Yiyuntang-Leshoutang-Promenade-Paiyuntang-Foxiang Pavilion-Stone Boat-Nongtu Scenic Area-Ruyimen. (About 3 hours' journey.
2. North Palace Gate enters the park
Beigongmen-Suzhou Street-Four continents-Foge-Paiyundian-Promenade-Zhou Shi-Take a boat to Nanhu Island-Seventeen-hole Bridge-Tongniu-East Embankment of Kunming Lake-Wenchang Garden-Yulantang, Yiyunge-Leshoudian-Deheyuan-Renshou (the journey takes about 3 hours.
3. Ruyimen (minority line
Ruyimen-East Embankment of Kunming Lake-Wenchang Garden-Renshoutang-Deheyuan-Yulantang, Yiyuntang-Leshoutang-Promenade-Paiyuntang-Suzhou Street-Beigongmen. (About 2.5 hours' journey.
Cao Fangchuan: "Cao Yun" is a popular way to transport official grain on water in China, which means square boat. Compared with ships with sharp bows, ships sailing in inland rivers mostly use square bows.
Ganlongshui Road: This is the only waterway for the royal family to go to the Summer Palace every summer. The Summer Palace is divided into three mountains, seven waters and an acre of land. The royal family can only see a quarter by carriage, and the scenery by boat and waterway will be more complete.
Visiting Ganlong Waterway by boat is a unique experience of the Summer Palace, which is worth a try.
Dining and convenience facilities in the park
1. Li Ting restaurant is recommended for food.
Tinglan Pavilion is located at the southern foot of Wanshou Mountain, separated by a long corridor, facing the rippling Kunming Lake, backed by the famous picture world on Wanshou Mountain, surrounded by bamboos and pleasant scenery. Li Ting Restaurant is a famous court restaurant. On the basis of the menu of Shoushan Hotel in the Summer Palace for many years, after digging and sorting out the old and bringing forth the new, the Manchu-Chinese banquet with exquisite dishes has been produced.
Per capita: 186 yuan/person
Address: West of Foxiang Pavilion in Summer Palace Park
2. Facilitate wheelchair rental
It can be rented in the service area, including East Palace Gate, North Palace Gate, North Ruyi Gate, New Palace Gate, South Ruyi Gate and West Gate.
Fees: Free use after paying the deposit in 500 yuan.
People have three emergency bathrooms.
All toilets in the Summer Palace are equipped with barrier-free facilities, including 6 barrier-free independent toilets, namely Yang Yunxuan, Banbiqiao, Xidi South Exit, Nanhu Island, Nongzhi South and Nongzhi North.
tourist handbook
1. Business hours
Peak season (April 1 to June 10 and1October 3 1)
Gate: 6:30- 18:00, Garden in Garden: 8:30- 17:00, Jingyuan at 20:00.
Low season (1October 1 1 to March 3 of the following year1)
Gate: 7:00- 17:00, Garden in Garden: 9:00- 16:00, 19:00 Jingyuan.
You are not allowed to enter the park again after you stop selling tickets. Please leave the park on time.
2. Admission fee
Tickets for the Summer Palace: 30 yuan/Zhang (20 yuan/Zhang in peak season) (Off-season
Tickets for the Summer Palace: 60 yuan/Zhang (50 yuan in peak season (off-season)/Zhang)
Small cruise ship rental: 60- 120 yuan/hour (according to different types,
Large-scale cruise ferry: 20 yuan/person. Cruise ferry route: Paiyundian → Shifang Nanhu Island → Tongniu Nanhu Island → Shifang.
Tips:
Joint tickets include tickets in the park (including Wenchang Garden, Dehe Garden, Foxiang Pavilion and Suzhou Street) and tickets in the park.
3. Transportation facilities
Bus travel:
Newly-built Gongmen and Nanruyimen: Bus No.374, 437, 74 and 952.
Donggongmen: No.330, No.331,No.332, No.346, No.584, No.508, No.579 and No.8 at night.
Beigongmen: Bus 330, 33 1, 332, 346, 584, 303, 594, 375 and 563.
Simon: Bus 469 and Bus 539.
Subway travel: Take subway 10 line, transfer to Line 4 and get off at Beigongmen.
Travel by car: Go directly to Wanquanhe Expressway from the Third Ring Road, the Fourth Ring Road or the Fifth Ring Road, see the signs of the Summer Palace, and then follow them.
Attached to the surrounding classic attractions.
1. Yuanmingyuan
Yuanmingyuan is located in Haidian District, the western suburb of Beijing, adjacent to the Summer Palace. Today, there is only a broken wall left in Yuanmingyuan, which has witnessed the history of humiliation of the Chinese nation. Yuanmingyuan has a large area, but only ruins remain. As far as scenery is concerned, it is good to go to Yuanmingyuan to see lotus flowers in summer.
Type of scenic spots: historical sites
Suggested playing time: 3-5 hours
Address: No.28, Tsinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing
2.baiwang mountain
Baiwang Mountain belongs to the residual vein of Taihang Mountain and is the easternmost peak extending from Taihang Mountain to North China Plain, so it has the reputation of "the first peak of Taihang outpost". With dense forests and rich negative oxygen ions in the air, the park is known as the source of oxygen in Beijing. The red leaves of Baiwang Mountain are colorful. Every autumn, nearly 1,000 acres of red leaf forests compete to show their brilliance, which is intoxicating and becomes an excellent place for people to appreciate red leaves.
Type of scenic spot: park
Suggested play: half a day
Address: No.0/9, Hekou, Heishan Lake, Haidian District, Beijing
3. Xiangshan
The peak of Xiangshan Mountain, a famous forest park in Beijing, is 575 meters above sea level and has been awarded the title of "World Famous Mountain". The park has steep terrain, green peaks, lush springs and lush trees. The most famous scenic spot in Xiangshan is the red leaves. In the late autumn, the mountains are full of red leaves, which are dazzling and dazzling, and it is rated as one of the "New Sixteen Scenes of Beijing".
Scenic spot type: mountain peak
Suggested play: 4-5 hours.
Address: the eastern foot of Xiaoxi Mountain in the northwest suburb of Haidian District, Beijing
4. Tsinghua University
Tsinghua is a famous institution of higher learning in China and an important base for high-level personnel training and scientific and technological research in China. It has a rich cultural atmosphere, modern style and a long history. Rich academic atmosphere, feel the charm of the highest institution of higher learning.
Type of scenic spot: school
Suggested playing time: 2-3 hours.
Address: Zhongguancun North Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Food near the Summer Palace
1. Ji Tao
Per capita: 67 yuan
Address: Next to Rural Commercial Bank, Dong Xiaojie Street, Beiwu Jiayuan.
Business hours: Monday to Sunday10: 30-14: 0016: 30-21:00.
2. Jingwei Interchange
Per capita: 60 yuan
Address: Axis 3-7, Floor 3, Block A, Northwest Wujiayuan, Beiwu Village, Sijiqing Town
Business hours: Monday to Sunday 10:30-2 1:30.
3. Yunnan Cuisine (Ting Yun Xiyuan Branch)
Per capita: 97 yuan
Address: L 159, Xingyuehui, Longhu, No.208, Summer Palace Road.
Business hours: Monday to Sunday11:00-21:30.
It can be said that every place has the breath of empresses' life: strolling in the long corridor where Qianlong once walked; Touching the railing that Cixi once relied on ... The communication across time and space is wonderful and hard to say. Finally, I suggest you take a boat back to the Royal River and visit the Royal Palace in depth in the form of a royal tour. This unique way of watching will really make people memorable! "Seven hours of century-old humanistic essence", I think it's worth it!