The Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) - Historic Site

The ruins of an imperial garden destroyed during the Second Opium War

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CountryChina
CityBeijing
CategoryHistoric Site
GroupCultural and Historical Travel
NameThe Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)
TitleThe ruins of an imperial garden destroyed during the Second Opium War
Rating 4.5/5
Address28 Qinghua W Rd, Haidian, Beijing
Duration2-3 hours
Cost/Fee10 CNY
Operation Hours7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
TransportationSubway Yuanmingyuan Park
Known ForRuins, lakes, history of the Opium Wars
Other Info.Photography allowed
Best Time To VisitBest in the afternoon
ToursYes
DescriptionThe Old Summer Palace is a hauntingly beautiful park filled with the ruins of once grand imperial palaces, offering a fascinating glimpse into China’s turbulent history.

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